When Did Fisherman Lose Their Way?
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- Published on Thursday, 22 July 2010 20:27
- Written by Eric Brickenstein
I love fishing. Whether I’m flyfishing a backcountry stream, or in my kayak a mile offshore, a bent rod tip always brings me into the moment and calms my mind. I got my first rod and reel when I was 4, caught my first tuna when I was 10 and have had a line in the water ever since, both recreationally and professionally aboard charter boats. There is nothing wrong with catching fish, and there is nothing wrong with making a living doing it.
Yet over my years on the water, I’ve grown increasingly concerned that we’re fishing too aggressively to sustain over the long run. Over the course of the last several decades we have seen fewer and smaller fish, and fish being listed as threatened, or outright disappearing from California’s coastal waters.
