Catfishing in VA needs your help! Please!

[bigdav]

There is legislation to make catfish an invasive species. Which would make it a catch and kill fish for our trophy blues and flatheads in any of the Chesapeake Bay Tributaries.
Please sign the petition at this link: www.change.org/petitions/blue-and-flathead-catfish-under-attack-in-the-chesapeake-bay-river-tributaries

Also you can send the following email to the people who can make a difference:

Dear,________________.
I am an avid catfisherman that would like to be heard on issues of blue and flathead catfish in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I understand that there are groups of scientist working for the federal government that want to see to the eradication of the species in all of the Chesapeake watershed of which I am adamantly opposed to. Virginia is currently one of the top 5 go to states for trophy catfishing, to destroy this opportunity is unconscionable given today's economy and limited natural resources for the sportsmen. Vast amounts of money is being spent by myself and other catfishermen in pursuit of our chosen sport. To destroy this remarkable fishery is an unquestionable attack on all sportsmen who will undoubtedly shift their money and efforts to other states such as the Carolinas, Ky, WV, and Ohio in this region.

I beg of you to resist and deny these mandates set forth by these federal organizations and let common sense prevail in this overly disgusting, one sided, manipulated set of “facts”. No where do these study's show the positive economic impacts, sportsmen hours in pursuit of the trophy catfish, I respectfully request you show common sense and wisdom in your decision to protect catfishing, trophy catfishing and the sport in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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[Catfishrollo]

I signed the petition to protect the species. I encourage others to support efforts in preservation also whether you fish in Va. or any state for that matter. Only way we will have great fisheries going forward is to stand our ground for sure. It's an ongoing battle, and one that won't be won without your input and vote! rollo

[Smoothkip]

As Rollo said everyone should make an effort here to sign and let your voice be heard. Who knows it could be your fishery next. I've fished the james river a few years now and there's no place on earth like it. Please do your part and sign the petition. Thanks Smooth.
Thanks Dave for posting this for us!

[Varmint_Sniper]

I signed the petition to protect the species. I encourage others to support efforts in preservation also whether you fish in Va. or any state for that matter. Only way we will have great fisheries going forward is to stand our ground for sure. It's an ongoing battle, and one that won't be won without your input and vote! rollo[/quote]


I Signed also

[bigdav]

Thanks guys, were going to need all the help we can get with this. Tell your buddies, post on facebook, and anywhere you can think of. Please!

[bobbybobber]

been posting it everywhere,this isnt just a va thing either it includes NC,MD,PA also any whater part of the chesapeake bay water shed