Dear Flagler Sportfishing Club Members,
In light of recent events, I believe it necessary to remind everyone of our Code of
Conduct to which we have each agreed.
The preservation of our marine environment and the continued enjoyment of
recreational angling opportunities requires that we all engage in ethical, respectful and
considerate use of natural resources and that we all give the same to each other in all
aspects, including while fishing. The Flagler Sportfishing Foundation requires that all
members, officers, and affiliates adhere to a code of conduct.
On the water conduct:
Members shall learn and obey fishing / boating regulations
Members are encouraged to report fishing violators.
Members shall value and respect the marine environment and all living things in it and
shall:
Avoid spilling or dumping pollutants on land or in the water,
Dispose of trash, including worn-out lines, leaders and hooks to help keep fishing sites
litter-free,
Keep no more fish than needed for consumption and shall never wastefully discard fish
that are retained,
Carefully handle and release all fish that are unwanted or prohibited by regulation
General conduct:
Members shall not act, nor knowingly cause or encourage others to act in any manner
that would discredit the Foundation.
Members may not speak for, or otherwise imply authorization to speak for, the
Foundation without the expressed direction of the Board of Directors.
Members may not solicit any products or services in the name of the Foundation,
without the expressed permission of the Board of Directors, except for discounts
previously arranged by the Foundation and made publicly available to all members.
Please keep these important Codes in mind, and remember that you are representing
the Flagler Sportfishing Club. Thank you!