![]() Out for a fish yesterday, slow day with lots of small fish caught that would have still had their nappies on they were that small. We got talking and wondering if what we are seeing is a result of the changes to the fishing limits some time ago. If the white filet issue is a result of the fish starving, then has increasing the size and decreasing the amount you can take caused an explosion in smaller fish quantity eating all of the food supplies. In the last few years I have never seen so many small hungry fish in the gulf, so should we look at decreasing the size and amount you can take but bring in a maximum length limit of say 50mm . Just a thought. |
![]() So this morning I snagged about a doz gurnard - some stonkers. 2-3 of them had milky white flesh. They still looked in good nick, big fillets etc.
I can't say if I have seen this before or not. I just noticed it this time around. I suspect it is not a snapper only issue. Got 1 verry good snap - in good condition. Alan |
![]() Although I am no scientist or marine biologist, I am not sure starvation is the cause. Having said that "starving fish" is a very emotive headline and is being used as ammunition by those wanting to restrict recreational and commercial fishing, as well as those who just want control and use of the resource for themselves. |
![]() Yesterday catch,1 milky flesh snapper, had bugger all gut compared to others. |
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