Pissed off or coincidence?

[FireFish]

Not sure exactly where you are but there are nets to the east of Kelly's around the 34's. We had 3 sets of nets to the NE of Kelly's 4 weeks ago and last Sunday we found the set around the 34's. While I'm sure there are perch there, I'm positive the eye's are over there. Fishy? Does anyone know if there is a net report anywhere?

[PCperchhunter]

If they're running trap nets, they can live-release the walleyes and undersized perch. I'm no fan of the nets, believe me. But the state has given them the right to fish in the same waters we fish. The state and feds hammered the commercial fishermen a few years ago, and many were fined heavily. I imagine they're still under pretty tight scrutiny.

[rsfrail]

saw 3 sets 3 weeks ago NW of Kelly Shoals- between Gull. They should start netting the Sheephead and White bass- keep lines tight, and net handy
-Somthin Fishy

[spoontang]

It may be coincidental. That area probably holds fish each year and the commercial fishermen know it.

One thing is for sure- commercial fishermen, categorically have no souls! They will lay nets 50 feet in front of recreational fishermen that are trolling, drifting etc. knowing they are messing up someones day. Ive seen them spread nets through packs of boats. Many lay nets not properly marked and so on. It is a poorly govorned professon!

Some netters have "native rights" and they are the worst kind. They have literally ruined many fisheries.

[BigWally]

it could be odnr...they do set out nets and do fish popualation surveys...I have seen it this time of year before.they work ohio state university students,you can actually volunteer and go out and be part of it.there is information on the dnr home page