waters. Cold-stun events occur when water temperatures drop very low and stay there for long periods, or the tem- perature changes occur quickly. Trout can be stunned and float to the surface or die from the cold shock. Trout that are stunned can survive if water tem- peratures increase. Mortality from cold stun has a major impact on trout popu- lations in North Carolina. CCA NC applauded the Director’s decision and recognized the diligence and hard work of biologist Beth Burns and other DMF staff. DMF was out on the water during the holidays in ex- tremely cold weather investigating and observing the effects of water tempera- tures on spotted sea trout (locally called speckled trout). Spotted sea trout are currently over- fished in North Carolina and overfish- ing is occurring, according to the Spotted Sea Trout Fishery Management Plan that is nearing completion. “The speckled trout population is in
trouble from overfishing and, with con- secutive years with cold stun events, it is wise to close the fishery to aid recov- ery. We are pleased that Dr. Louis Daniel closed the fishery and it is our hope that the closure will have a posi-
tive effect on the trout population,” stated Jim Hardin, president of CCA NC. “It is critical to protect the spotted sea trout stock. I’m hearing from many people that they believe the closure should last throughout the entire spawning season that includes spring and summer.”
Legislative Day
CCANC set up a special day for vis- iting state legislators in Raleigh on Feb. 17, 2011. The goal was to visit and place our agenda in front of every member of the North Carolina General Assembly on that day.
During this meeting, we discussed our agenda and left information pack- ets with each representative and sena- tor. Our goal was to make sure they know who CCA is and the conserva- tion agenda we are supporting. The information packet provided included a separate sheet on each of our issues that explained our position clearly and concisely. CCA NC members
started the
day at the legislative cafeteria by hosting a breakfast for the Marine Resource Committee, Agriculture & Environmental Committee, and the NC Sportsman Caucus.
Life member drive a huge success
CCA NC held its first-ever Life Member Event in an effort to recruit another 25 new life members into the “Committee for Life.” This would not only raise vital dollars for our conser- vation fight, but also build the team we will need to take North Carolina marine conservation to the next level. To help us in this effort, legendary fly fisherman and host of “The Walker’s Cay Chronicles” and “Ford’s Fishing Frontiers” TV programs Flip Pallot gave us a day to help honor and recruit life members. Flip talked fishing (as only he can) and gave casting lessons and instruction. We also arranged to have other local profes- sional guides on hand to help with casting technique and angling skills. The event was held Jan. 15 at the New Bern Convention Center. After a catered lunch by Smithfield’s BBQ and sponsored by North Carolina Water- man, Flip was available for pictures and signed books and memorabilia. We ended the afternoon session with a social hour and a chance to mingle with fellow CCA members and swap fishing stories.
Members ended the day with a din-
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