"Maybe it's time to get over your extinct career and spend your time more productively than trying to get revenge on CCA FL."

My Answer: I am an American that is fighting the CCA from destroying our democracy. If you want evidence that the CCA are lobbying agaist American Citizens having constitutionally guaranteed due process, just ask. They have succeeded in Florida, and if you aren't careful, you'll see exactly what I am warning your posters about in the future. Droves of CCA members are becoming angry at the CCA. Check out the 95% recreational Florida Sportsman Magazine Website posts.

There are NOT any more fish in Florida than 10 years ago... Scientific fact... The CCA is now blaming the environment. By-the-way, we do have 3 million anglers in Florida, and I am not against any of them fishing.

To those who mock my knowledge of the CCA and claim that I'm just an angry net fisherman, you obviously don't know who I am and what I am about. Senators, Representatives and High Court Judges that are NOT backers of ANY commercial fisheries agree with me since the proof is overwhelming. If you take time to READ, WATCH and LISTEN, you will eventually see that everything I told you is true. WHY do you think the Chief Judge of the 1st DCA (In the video) asks the FWC/CCA backed attorney if they can do anything, no matter how irrational it is? ... And without any court oversight? It's because they can. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE CCA TAKES HOLD IN A STATE. Constitutional due process is eventually destroyed. The Chief Judge in his decision posted on my site warns of the danger to ALL citizens if this "IMPERIOUS" form of government is allowed to exist and expand.

...And yes, I consider myself an expert on the CCA and what they are REALLY up to since I've been dealing with them on a government level for over a decade. I don't just here their mouthpieces or read their literature... I witness the internal and external realities of the CCA.

As I expected, when I immediately told the truth that I was a commercial netter, (which should not matter to a person with an open mind), many of the CCA members would not read my posts... But hey, I am used to it and am always truthful no matter the outcome.

I'm mainly fighting for basic guaranteed constitutional rights that have been denied US citizens that fought in wars. Maybe you only care about yourself, what you can profit and what you like to do, but I care about those who risked life and limb for my freedom. Possibly the concept is beyond your grasp, but that it what I'm about. I am the son of a career Military man. (Deceased) Perhaps my father is where I got my fervor from about this country and those who fought for it.

"One thing everyone should remember is that CCA is a non-profit org. The organization is not out to "make a buck" nor are they motivated by other ulterior motives."

I guess that Ted Forsgren, Florida's CCA mouth, making way over $100K per year salary before the perks isn't making a "profit." The CCA organization is made up of mostly "elitists." I said MOSTLY! Those "elite," as you can tell by their profiles, don't have a lot of need for any more cash.

" CCA exists because anglers want to fight on behalf of the fish and get rid of non-selective fisheries."

You really believe that? Yes, they got rid of gill nets that had a 2% by-catch rate in Florida and replaced it with nets that have a 98% by-catch rate. Those are the facts. And the CCA is fighting tooth and nail to force Florida Commercial Fishermen to KEEP killing and wasting 98% of the fish they catch. Mock the facts if you want... Don't you think that a net that only has a 2% by-catch is even more selective than your average rod & reel catch? I have never caught 49 fish that I sought with only one that I wasn't seeking with my rod & reel. But the CCA lines are parrotted everywhere because people believe what is written and almost never research the facts for themselves. they are toooooo lazy.

Here are the ONLY two things I am fighting for in Florida.

A. A 500 square foot net that does NOT waste 98% of the fish captured. I want to stop the 500 square foot net that is wasting 98% and replace it with a 500 square foot net that wastes only 2% of what it catches. (The CCA is attempting to keep fishermen wasting 98% of the fish) So, who makes sense for the environment economy and citizens? The CCA or me?

B. Equal protection of the Law and Constitutional Due Process for everyone. The CCA has helped destroy equal protection of the law and constitutional due process in Florida. The continue to pour massive amounts of their budget into stopping ALL Americans from having Consitutional Due Process. (In Florida, and beginning the process in other states.) Who makes sense? The CCA or me?

It's all documented facts. I KNOW where some of you get your Koolaide Drinking attitudes. I once WAS that way with stock from a company called "Agribiotech." I stood by the company on ALL of the message boards with blind faith as the company cooked the books and destroyed my savings. I learned too late that I was simply a Koolaide drinker. So, I am not throwing stones at you, I've been there... I grew up and learned to listen, read and observe. If not for the grace of God, there go I.

I hope you will heed my warning to look into exactly what you and your resources are facing if the CCA takes control. I'm not going to post anymore because there is too much going wrong in my home state due to the CCA. I've too much work here.

I appreciate the post that stated that the CCA was doing the EXACT SAME THING up there... Someone is observant. Thank you.

PS I've dealt with government from the NE so much that I mistakenly referred to you guys as from the NE. frown My bad> frown NW...NW...NW!

Best of luck to all and happy fishing. E-mail me if you have any questions. Dave Grix