We have good news for marine resource conservationists. Georgia’s latest vehicle license tag legislation, House Bill 736, which would amend the Official Code of Georgia to include the new tag to support coastal habitat improvements was recently passed by both the House and Senate has now been signed into law by Governor Deal. Coastal Conservation Association Georgia (CCA) Government Relations Committee in Atlanta has once again been instrumental in achieving very meaningful Legislation at the Capitol for our Coastal Fishing Community. Over the last 4 years we have facilitated the passing of GameFish Status for Redfish, getting the Marsh Buffer Rule clarified to protect our precious resource, working to change the legal minimum length of Seatrout from 13 to 14 inches with the GA DNR, bringing the cost of Wildlife tags back to the original price of $25, and now, initiating the creation of the new Coastal Tag for DNR’s Coastal Resource Division. At the urging of CCA-GA, HB736 was sponsored by Rep. Alex Atwood of St. Simons Island in the House, and by Sen. Ben Watson of Savannah in the Senate. The Coastal Conservation tag will have the same fee allotment structure as other Wildlife Tags and would provide […]
Daily Archives: May 3, 2016
Landings fishermen and women were recently treated to a full day of seminars on resources, locations, and equipment for enjoying our local waters. Captain Jeff Soss of Savannah Fishing Adventures conducted the seminars that provided information for local anglers from beginners to advanced, who ranged in age from 9 to 78 years old. The day of instruction, held at Delegal Marina on Skidaway Island, was sponsored by the Skidaway Chapter Georgia CCA and The Landings Marinas. During the first morning presentation, Captain Jeff addressed beginners, focusing on their equipment, simple gear set-up, different bait fishing rigs, and knots. Following a question-answer period, Captain Jeff moved on to more advanced topics, including species of fish to target, bait, rigs and gear, seasonal differences in fishing, top-water and bottom fishing tactics, and where and how to fish the significant tides along the Georgia coast. After answering more detailed questions posed by audience members, soft drinks, chips and hot dogs with fixin’s were available for participants. Following lunch, Captain Jeff hosted on-the-water sessions. Three fishers participated in each trip, visiting some of his “secret spots” in Delegal and Adams creeks, watching demonstrations of fishing techniques, learning how to “read the water” and seeing […]