Ratherbfishin,

I think ltlCLEO explained it better than I ever could. I would have to answer that it does not specifically prohibit them draging over the habitat but it would put so much risk in attempting to that most would not.

And even though some of those "old school norwegian bosan" probably have the capability to do some of it, I would be surprised if many were left that still had the skills to pull it off after 20 years of rollers.

This is strong legislation and will be hard fought by the commercial industry. But it is supported by a big coalition of sportfishing and environmental groups and we believe working together we can get this done.