The movement to save the fluke fishery and prevent an economic disaster for Shore party boats and tackle shops got a boost yesterday from the General Assembly. Resolution AR-206 by Republican Conference Leader David Rible of Wall urges NOAA to set aside new summer flounder catch limits until a new baseline stock assessment can be completed. That resolution was passed unanimously!
The northeaster has done a lot of damage to the beaches. Nick Kolodiy checked out Bay Head this afternoon and reported some platform bases were washed out and sad sand stripped out to sea.