Redfish photos should look like this…
Not this…
Our friend Capt. Gordon, a North Carolina fly fishing guide, wants to make the second picture a thing of the past, so more people can take more of the first.
The problem is that North Carolina still allows a particularly indiscriminate type of commercial fishing in the form of unattended gill nets.
Capt. Gordon started A PETITION TO STOP UNATTENDED GILL NET PRACTICES.
He needs 1,ooo signatures to send it to the Governor.
Here’s the deal. Go sign his petition, then leave a comment on this post saying “signed.” That’s all you have to do to help a fly brother out. For those two seconds of your time, you will be eligible to win a REDINGTON TITANIUM CDL REEL for 7/8 W Line. (A Winner will be chosen at random from the comments list on this post, provided your name matches up with the petition.)
This…
Will help a lot with this…
In case you missed it, HERE’S THE LINK TO THE PETITION.
[Note: If you've already put your name on the petition, you can still leave a "signed" comment here.]
SPONSORED BY: REDINGTON FLYFISHING
UPDATE: Special thanks to…
UPDATE: The contest is over, but the petition still needs signatures. Thanks to everyone who participated.
Now that wasn’t hard to do!
This is way too hard. If I sign it you owe me beer.
Check.
hates me some gillnets.
#2
Great thing you’re doing here, Pete!
I signed the petition (without displaying my name). Thanks for keepin a watchful eye out there !!!!!!
I signed because you asked me but give the reel to someone else. I don’t wanna hear any shit about how you got me that reel next time out if I win.
I signed the petition (Gladly)
If I win the reel, Please donate it to a young person that is learning the sport from me Please. I rather give it to someone new to the sport, I have enough.
Rick Passek
“The FlyFish Fanatic” TM
Signed. Great cause.
You guys are beautiful I don’t *sniff* know what to say…
good cause and I’m always in favor of a good cause,
nets like that should of been banished a long time ago.
Did I win????
Good job posting this.
I was not aware of it at all.
Great stuff here Pete! Thanks for doing this.
I got mad love for redfish.
signed, keep up the good work. Gill nets just aren’t the way to do it. NC or anywhere.
Signed
Where do I get a web badge to display this on my site?
I have spread the word. This is good work.
Done it.
I signed up. Plus I want to win the reel so I can have some fishing equipment of my own!
I signed it. Plus I want to have some fishing equipment of my own!
Signed. Great Cause.
Signed
Signed, thanks for promoting this cause.
signed. this is a great cause
Signed. Important issue that needs more attention. Spreading the word.
testing
Signed
signed.
Signed! I hope you get more entries!
Easy to put your name down for a good cause.
Signed
Done!
Great cause! Something needs to be done so we can all enjoy the great fishing NC has to offer.
Done!
Signed!
Signed.
Signed!
Signed. Thanks for promoting a good cause.
signed….
Signed gill net petition.
Signed!
signed.
Signed. Great cause.
handcocked.
strong work getting the vote out.
Signed and notified others of the cause!
Signed and I hate gill nets. I really hat all nets, but that is another post.
Cheers
Callan Wallace
Fiji
Signed
I hope it helps.
Signed! (with name hidden)
Signed, keep up the good work.
Excellent cause for a great game fish.
Excellent cause for a great game fish.
Ooops, guess I am supposed to add “signed”.
Thanks everyone for signing and spreading the word for Capt. Gordon Churchill’s gill net petition. We pushed the signature list close to 250 but he still needs 750 more to send it to the Gov. I’m going to leave this open longer to hopefully get a few more people to sign. Look for other blogs like FlyFishMagazine to take the baton and get more people to sign. Thanks, and I’ll announce the randomly picked contest winner on Thursday.
OOPs! I signed as ‘Anonymous’ but I’m #93!
signed! great cause.
signed
SIGNED. Good cause!
Finally just did it… c’mon reel!!!!
signed!
Signed–thanks for posting this.
Signed. good luck, god bless, peace out.
signed it!
Thanks Pete and thanks to all y’all that signed. I am hopeful as always!
Signed!
Done.
Gill nets = Not Ruling, anywhere.
signed…come on 1000!
signed…come on 1000!
Signed the petition. Thanks for bringing this issue to my attention.
Take action. I signed, so should you!
Signed! Thanks for bringing this to light Pete.
Signed! Thak you!
nice to see so many people signing in, thanks to all the followers.
I have signed the petition and left a comment hopefully that will help. Thanks for your effort.
I have signed the petition. Keep us updated on its progress.
Living here in Oriental, NC, I’ve seen first hand the thoughtless destruction wrought by gill netting . It’s truly a crime.
The gillnetters themselves are typically belligerant lowlifes with little care or consideration for anyone. recently, many are from states that have outlawed the practice. Responsible commercial watermen will have nothing to do with them.
Signed. A worthy cause. will add it to our local blog tonight.
Awesome work being done here!!!
I love to fish so i want to help out with this
I love to fish so i want to help out with this
Signed.
Every sig counts.
I live in South Carolina, close to the North Carolina border, and I sure wish I had found this post back when it was first released, because I would have quickly joined your petition!
Great call to action for an excellent cause! How did it tun out?
Regards,
Catfish Jack