GLASS EEL

[Fly Rod]

Those of us that use eels for striped bass fishing or any other fishing, may see a scarcity of the slimey creatures in the bait shops and of course, at a higher price!!!<br /><br />This all has to do with the demand of the "Glass EEL" in Japan, Taiwan and other Asian countries!!! Some of us are saying, what is a glass eel and others are saying that I don't use glass eels!!! The glass eel is the "American EEL" in it's inmature stage(baby)!!!!! With the demand of the glass eel on the black market and the illegal taking of them in this country has lead to the decline of mature eels!!!!<br /><br />The Marine Fisheries Commission will be taking one of two steps!!<br /><br />1 An Addendum, which can fast track management measures!!! If the commission takes this route there could be new rules and regulations in effect within 2-6months<br /><br />2 An Amendment to the fishery, will expand the time frame of taking effect, probably into the 2006 season before we feel the impact!!!!!

 

[rolmops]

Re: GLASS EEL

Another shining example of how those people have absolutely no respect for nature and only take. Specially when it is far away from their shores.<br />And of course this is not as a staple food but as a delicacy.

 

[Fly Rod]

Re: GLASS EEL

We just can't blame the foreigner!!!! The crooks in this country are making 3000-5000 bucks a night catching these small eels!!! Like smuggling drugs!!!!<br /><br />rolmops!!! almost time to go fishing!!!!

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: GLASS EEL

For every action there is an equal and opposit EEL effect.