Author Topic: What can we expect this year? (Read 13191 times)

ped579 · « **on:** January 30, 2009, 02:33:58 PM »

Hi All, I hope your winter hasn't been to harsh. At least today the temps are a little warmer so I have seen a couple of guys getting out. I have not heard of anything being landed but at least people are trying.

Well it is time for many of us to set our sights on getting the BB permit for IBSP I have mine and ready to enjoy all the park has to offer. I am just wondering what to expect this year as the Gov. still has a hiring freeze on and the funds are very low that are used to take care of our natural resources here in NJ.

Can we expect to see areas roped off once again to protect a twig (that's right a twig, ONE) of the Seabeach amaranth? I can't believe that one little twig that has not been seen in this state for over 100 years can hold a population hostage. There has to be a better way. The roping off last year of over a mile of beach from the A23 access ramp to the north jetty was a bit extreme. But that is what we have to live with, a government that would rather protect a twig than allow its people the right to use a public recourse that we have paid for and maintained through licenses, fees, and taxes. My simple mind would of said why not move it to a safer place within the dune structure than allow the public to be inconvenienced and put in harms way by roping off that much sand.

If that was done the said plant would not have been put in danger and those that drove through the roped areas at high tide would not have to be criticized for doing so. Yes I know it was wrong but when it comes to the safety of people over that of a twig guess where my thoughts process seems to go.

If you are thinking of going to the park this year and using the air stations make sure that they are still working. I say this only because of the cut backs and so with that said I am going out and buying a air compressor for the vehicle and not having to ride on tires that are under inflated all the way to Sea Side Park to fill them up. Which by the way closed its air station because anglers that were using that facility dumped their garbage and sand there with out regard for the private property that it is.

Be Responsible Everyone, we could loose a lot here.

And with that said this summer will bring a lot of new people to the sand and that means a lot of people that might need help. As a member of the NJBBA, I would like to mention that if you see some one stuck please, please help them out. You never know when you yourself will be in that situation. It will take little time if there are a number of people helping. Which is a lead into making sure your items that are required are up to par.

Check your First Aid kit to make sure that it has all the necessary things in it like bandages and other things that you used this past year and did not replenish.

Check to make sure the fire extinguisher is in good working condition and is not out of date.

Check your tow rope, chain, or strap to make sure it is in good shape. If you see any wear on them it is time to buy a new one for Murphy loves to do his work when you least expect it.

Check your folding shovels to make sure you can open it and that the sale and sand has not corroded it shut for ever.

Time to check your jack and jack pad to make sure they are also in good shape.

Make sure you have and they are correct that so important tier gauge. I carry 2 just so I know I will not be without one. I keep one in my go to case that houses all my check list items.

Go through the check list and if anything is missing, broken, or even in question, replace it now so you can forget about running all over the place when you would rather go fishing.

Just as with every year there is the talk of increasing the fee for the beach buggies. The state does not have to tell you before hand that it is raising the fees they just do it. I would get mine ( and I did) early and not be one of those that will see the increase.

I think it will be a year of unprecedented crowds as there are many not going away for vacations but staying local and that means crowds. I do not think the park will be closing its doors anytime soon as IBSP is a money maker for the state but I do foresee changes that we have taken for granted gone for a while.

Don't look for ways to complain but do look for ways to change things that will make our park a better place for all to enjoy.

Happy Catching

Paul

rugman · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2009, 02:43:56 PM »

Good luck out there and be safe If I ever sell my boat I will get back to being a surf rat . Had a lot of great days down in LBI. when I was in the beach buggy club .Keep a tight line

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