Quote Originally Posted by Lowerider View Post
Arguing for the sake of argument? Banging my head into the wall...

WV and OH already have protective regs in place. IN had a proposed Bill that got blown up at the 11th hour when the commercial fisherman brought a strong lobby to the table. This is in spite of the state's lead fishery biologist highly recommending regulations be put in place. Politics at its best.

Just because there are other states that have yet to see the light doesn't mean we should just abandon KY's efforts. It's a domino effect. Obviously our challenges are greater given we have to lobby several states compared to those that did so in AL several years ago. That doesn't mean the improved results since reported by AL fisherman can't also happen here one day. It's not apples and oranges - it's catfish and river systems (the same).

My opinion is that it's common sense for those that enjoy fishing for catfish to be willing to sacrifice keeping more than one large fish a day if that means the fishery will be protected and sustainable for years to come. The flip side (your opinion) is that if restrictive regulations must also be applied to recreational fisherman than it's not worth it. Yes, we are all entitled to our opinion. Even those that don't even fish for catfish but still feel the need to call their Representatives and voice theirs?
I consider it a matter of a few people in a select area wanting to tell everyone else in the whole state what they can and can't do in areas that may not need to be regulated in the first place. If you want the Ohio River regulated then go for that, not the whole state, and if you disagree with what someone says don't use personal knowledge whether it be their gender or state of origin to get a rise out of them. I'm all for protecting the rights and privileges of the common recreational fisherman and that's it. It's got nothing to do with catfish, Alabama, Kentucky, The Ohio River, my panties or Lowerider. That's my opinion and I'm done.