Page 4 - Stuart Exposure - November '20

Page 4, Stuart Exposure
Treasure Coast Outdoors

Regulations, Regulations, allow the fish to be released with a much higher likelihood email or mail a survey to randomly chosen anglers? That
of survival.
would seem better than making everyone carry around
Regulations Everywhere Not only do you need a descending device, you also another goofy piece of paper in their wallet.
need a dedicated pole or line with a minimum 16-ounce Then we have the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species
By Jim Weix weight. There will be no simply having the device in a (HMS) Permit. It is required if you catch a tuna, billfish,
Is it just me, or do other tackle box or drawer. swordfish, or shark. Unfortunately, you can’t get one. Only
anglers feel like they need Interestingly enough, there doesn’t seem to be a rule a vessel can.
to hire an attorney to fish? that you actually have to use it. This can create quite a dilemma if you belong to a
Starting July 15, 2020 Then we have a thing called the State Reef Angler boat club, rent a boat, or are fishing with a buddy on their
anglers are required to Permit. As of July 1, it is required for all anglers that boat. Imagine getting lucky and catching a bluefin tuna,
have a working descending intend to reef fish. It is free, but you must have it and or even a swordfish, while fishing for dolphin or deep
device on-board and readily carry it with you when reef fishing. dropping for tilefish. So if you happen to catch one of the
available when fishing for Why? Because you might be randomly selected to species covered, you better hope the vessel you are on has
any of the snapper-grouper receive a survey in the mail about your fishing activity. You a permit.
species in federal waters of might also be approached by a FWC biologist at the dock Why can’t you just get a permit as an individual? I have
the Atlantic Ocean. after returning from fishing and be asked to participate in no idea. Another question might be would you release a
OK, I get that. When fish caught from depth are rapidly an in-person interview. However, apparently there is no once in a lifetime fish?
brought to the surface, they can suffer from barotrauma. requirement to actually have participated in an in-person Editor’s note: Jim Weix is an avid hunter, angler,
Barotrauma causes a gas buildup in their bodies which interview. The FWC site asks you to participate “If you conservationist, as well as an outdoor writer. Jim is
can make it impossible for deep-water fish to swim back have a few minutes.” So, if I’m hot, sweaty, have a bunch included in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s Hall of
to where they came from. The descending devices, in the of fish to filet, and a boat to wash, I can just decline to Fame, for his work in helping restore thousands of acres
form of a weighted hook, lip clamp, or box that holds the participate? of wetlands. Jim is a broker associate with The Keyes
fish as it is lowered to a sufficient depth where pressure of Since most saltwater anglers will reef fish sometime Company. He can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or by
the surrounding water returns internal gas to equilibrium, during the year, wouldn’t it make more sense to simply email: jimweix@jimweix.com.

Good Works

Interfaith Thanksgiving HaYam; Kevin Mc Laughlin, Buddhist group; Rev.

Service To Focus Bob MacDonald, Treasure Coast Unitarian Universalist
Congregation; Rev. Cher Trenholme, interfaith minister;
On Gratitude In Deacon Larry Condon, St. Joseph Catholic Church; Rev.
Anil Singh, Trinity Methodist Church; Rev. Jeff Bennett,
Challenging Times United Methodist Church; and Roberta Scott, co-founder
and organizer of the Interfaith Alliance of Treasure Coast.
At least 10 spiritual leaders representing different Music will be provided by Unity of Stuart’s Joyful
faiths will be coming together for the fourth annual Noise Band.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 4 p.m. on Sunday, There will be a donation link that viewers can donate
Nov. 22. Due to COVID-19, they will be conducting the through. Last year’s event raised more than $1,200 to
service virtually via Facebook and YouTube Live. The benefit the House of Hope.
Facebook link for viewers is https://www.facebook.com/ For more information, email Roberta Scott at
InterfaithAllianceoftheTreasureCoast and the YouTube Spiritual leaders representing different faiths will be coming scottberta623@gmail.com or call (772) 631-1233.
together for the fourth annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service The Interfaith Alliance of the Treasure Coast, which
on Nov. 22. (Photo by Mary Delaney) includes humanists and nontheists, was formed in
September 2016. Its mission is to create a more peaceful,
link is http://bit.ly/interfaithtc. This year’s theme is harmonious community by encouraging and facilitating a
Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing “Gratitude in Challenging Times.” greater interest, understanding, respect and cooperation
Palm Beach County and is a privately Those participating this year include the Rev. Jude among the county’s many faith traditions. By focusing on
owned and managed company. Denning, Unity of Stuart; Imam Derrick Peat, Muslim shared core values, the organization’s members believe
Captain’s is committed to providing Friends of Florida Mosque; Rev. Charmayne Davis, they can work together for the betterment of all.
dependable, reliable and professional St. Paul AME; Rabbi Matthew Durbin, Temple Beit
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