Hi guys, My name is David Grix and I am the VP of Fishing For Freedom - http://fishingforfreedom.net . I saw your thread on the CCA. The CCA tells their members whatever they want them to believe in Florida. I ONLY have a problem with that when it disregards the truth. For years I've been warning Florida Sportfishing Anglers that the CCA wants a "catch and release ONLY fishery." And for those years I was scoffed at simply because I am a commercial fisherman. If you never want to eat a fish, well, the CCA is heading down that path and might be for you. I said "might." It depends on your patriotism and love for our laws in this country in my OPINION. The CCA's true colors are finally being exposed to their members... and about 1/2 of them (from what I can tell) are not very happy about it. Simply research whether or not I am telling the truth and make up your own mind. Don't follow lemmings off the cliff! Because someone belongs to an organization doesn't make them right or an authority. The truth is straight and narrow, and that is all I offer. I have come against my own industry when it is wrong.

To those who think the CCA brought back the redfish by banning the nets in Florida, look at the true statistics that are posted on my site in the link below. The truth is obtainable from the NMFS by anyone that wants to research whether or not I... or the CCA... is telling the truth. I have posted where you can find the truth. What more can I do? Truth be known, we had a hard time AVOIDING catching redfish when the CCA wanted to ban their capture. Most commercial net fishermen in Florida wanted NOTHING to do with capturing the useless and not very valuable redfish. But hey, the CCA was able to buffalo the public into believing whatever they wanted because the newspaper writers were beholden to them...And their alleged cause gave them a name and made them look good to certain individuals and groups.

http://fishingforfreedom.net/The-CCA-Redfish-Their-Symbol-Exposed

Remember, the redfish IS THE SYMBOL of the CCA.

I care about our resource no matter who is fishing. If the data controlling your sportfishing or my $20K per year commercial fishing is flawed, I'll point it out. (Much to the dismay of the CCA) Example below...

http://fishingforfreedom.net/CCA-Helps-R...dustry-s-Throat

Click on the CCA Board of Directors in the link below. Walter Fondren (Exxon) is the oil baron. I have nothing against Exxon or their profits, but I do take exception when those profits are used to destroy lives and our democracy.

http://www.capitalresearch.org/search/orgdisplay.html?org=CCA300

Then click on Grant Information >

By the way, "Reliant" and the "Fondren Foundation" are part of the oil industry money that aren't as visable as the companies like "BP."

What happened in Florida is the CCA came in and destroyed our net fishing culture with a lot of false information. Almost every scientist in Florida will tell you that the CCA information was not correct and that they had almost every species under control and on the increase... So be it. THAT is the PAST.

NOW... HERE IS WHAT YOU, YES YOU... MUST BE AWARE OF... Once the CCA get their foot in the door in a state, they (with their money and power) manage to take control of government and DUE PROCESS by helping to create anti-American types of dictatorial environmental management based solely on "politics." Example: The CCA helped create the FWC in Florida... A constitutional body of 7 appointed individuals that make rules that can not be challenged no matter how absurd. They are NOT under the control of the Executive, Legislative or Judicial Branch of our government... There are NO checks and balances over their authority, It IS happening in America! Watch the video below to observe an example of FWC rules that can NOT be challenged in any way... PS I injected some humor for watchability and understanding for the common citizen, but the entire 35 minute court video is available on our FFF site.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=sBJem9WDHug

NEXT...AND THIS IS EVEN MORE IMPORTANT TO YOU... When a completely "GREEN" governor takes office, he is allowed fire the 7 other political appointees from other regimes and appoint new commissioners. If he appoints only 4 new "green" commissioners, they can stop all fishing, diving (and hunting -though I am not a hunter) and there would be NOTHING the public could do about it. That includes recreational catch and release fishing too.

The CCA controls and supports this type of political management. We have documented, written proof that the CCA has lobbied and is against Constitutional Due Process. And as of right now, we have NO constitutional due process because of the CCA's power over Florida's government. Imagine YOUR life completely ruled by a commission beholden to the CCA with NO avenue to appeal rules that devastate the environment, economy and citizens? THAT is where we are at now. Watch that "funny," yet serious, youtube video a paragraph above to get a glimpse of what I am speaking of.

Many state governmental fishery managers have contacted me about the CCA entering their state and spreading lies. They are searching for ways to combat the lies. It is that bad. frown

Anyway, I'm glad to see that most of you have an open mind and care about what the truth is. If you have any questions, just E-mail me and I'll answer to the best of my ability with the FACTS.

I am beholden to God. Best wishes, and happy fishing! Don't let what has happened to us in Florida happen to you in the NE. Live free, stay free and die free. Dave Grix VP Fishing For Freedom