Comment from Brandon Langel, FRA

Document ID: NOAA-NOS-2009-0002-0010
Document Type: Public Submission
Agency: National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration
Received Date: March 24 2009, at 11:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Date Posted: April 28 2009, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Start Date: March 4 2009, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Due Date: May 4 2009, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
Tracking Number: 8092c631
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This is comment on Proposed Rule

Regulations on the Use of Spearfishing Gear: Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary

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Where is the science/common sense in this regulation. Spearfishing is the most selective method of harvest in our oceans. 0 % bycatch and no harm to undersize/protected species. A dead fish is a dead fish no matter how you take it. If the SAMFS say's we are allowed 2 gags, then why the prejudice. The argument of bigger breeder fish is unfounded and where is the data to support this. Yes, a 30+ pound gag is hard to catch on conventional tackle but have you tried to stalk and spear one. These large fish are smart and do not just role over for us to spear. Please leave personal agenda out of the decision making process and use CORRECT data to make these decisions. Thank You, Brandon Langel

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