Clamping Down on Clammers
"ISLAMORADA, Fla. - The charter fishing fleet generated more than $1.1 billion in revenues nationwide, including some related sales, in 2000, the latest figures available, according to the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Commercial and charter fishing industry representatives from around the country plan to meet with members of Congress today in Washington, seeking financial relief to help offset losses.
Ron Paul is so right!
Some regions are suffering from a one-two punch of higher fuel prices and the closure or shortening of seasons for popular fish species, said Bob Zales, president of the National Association of Charter Boat Operators.
In the Florida Panhandle along the Gulf of Mexico, anglers come from across the country to fish for red snapper. But combined federal and state limits have reduced the catch allowed per charter boat and shortened the season. Zales said he estimates that up to half the entire Gulf charter fishing fleet from Texas to Florida could be out of business by December.
Why do I see the Globalist Plan everywhere now?
On the West Coast... the federal government has closed all sport and commercial salmon fishing off California and most of Oregon due to a population collapse...
As of yesterday, the average cost for a gallon of diesel was near $4.80, according to AAA. That's up from an average of about $2.90 a gallon a year ago.
That means boat captains are having to raise prices or add hefty fuel surcharges to fees that before this season were already around $800 to $1,500 for a full day."
WTF?!?Who the hell can afford $800 t0 $1,500 a DAY to go fishing?
This sounds like an ELITE ACTIVITY if I ever heard!
Welcome into the pool, guys!!!!
