02-05-2009, 04:11 PM
I originally posted here because I was looking for help from fellow fisherman, and as there were no squid to discuss, I asked the question about the herring, Bcuz I am aware of the moratorium. I usually find most anglers friendly and eager to help a brother out, I guess some know more about how to be scarcastic than they do about fishing. I have done further research, and what is being caught in Newport is not Blueback Herring they are Sea or Atlantic Herring which are legal. Blues resemble and alewife and what I saw being caught would never be confused with an alewife. Last point here is that I posted with the intent of letting anyone who cared to listen know that it was a worthwhile trip to Newport becasue if you dont catch one species the other is available. Very sorry for raising the blood pressure of some people around here, you might want to try fishing, I hear it is very relaxing, in the future I will only talk squid.