IF this is true, it's something that I think ought to be looked at.

Yes, other species eat some of them, that's part of the natural selction process that I feel is often left out of our management objectives ... but they've always been there and they're supposed to feed on them per Ma Nature.

If something is out of balance or creating problems, then it needs to be addressed.

It may, in the long run, mean less ops for some anglers. I know that sucks, but sometimes that's the way it has to be. Not wanting to lose a fishery that is important to an individual is understandable, it's simple human nature and we've all been guilty of looking out for oursleves at one time or another in our lifetimes. But once, in a while, you just have to bite the bullet!

This all is said on the basis of IF ...