Sharkman of Cortez-Friend or Foe of the LBSF?

Captain Bill Goldschmitt is one the few shark hunters who is truly carrying the torch in defending our rights to exercise our sport.He is involved ,very active and willing to fight for shark hunters rights.We may not agree with everything he has to say but we fully support him in his efforts to unite us shark hunters who are always under attack by what he calls the "billion dollar tourist industry",overzealous tree huggers and misinformed ultra conservationist who feel we are a threat to the shark populations when in reality we release probably 99% of all sharks we catch and tag a large portion of those in order to help in the study of sharks.What the misinformed ultra/conservationist and the tree huggers do for sharks is spread lies that play up the general publics fear of sharks.Case in point Delray beach and there recent banning of shark fishing from there beaches because it "presents a danger to our residents"What BS!!!Never has a hooked shark attacked a beachgoer ,,,,,,sharks thrive in the surf and anyone who does not accept that fact is blind to the truth.Our fight is not an easy one but man like myself and Captain Bill Goldscmitt are willing to walk through the fire to defend us all. Captain Bill's book will be published soon and we can help him by buying the book once it is available.

Letter from Captain Bill Goldschmitt

Sharkman Cortez Post subject: Re: Hello South Florida Shark ClubPosted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:01 pm

To my fellow shark hunters and their families-
Today I received in the mail a package from William Fundora, our president, with past newsletters, bumper stickers and a pledge to purchase some of our books once the deal is finally inked with the publisher. (Thank you!!) Regarding the newletters: I read with disappointment the shaft you talented fishermen have had to deal with as the powers-to-be stay focused against you. Those of you who wish to follow your right to fish for the world's most dangerous preditors need to remain united and determind to hold onto your sport. This is your right as Americans!

I too have fought against the voodoo scientists and environmentalists who wage rediculous propoganda to supposedly protect the shark. Their reality is to protect a billion dollar tourist industry. (no grining jaws on the beach mean no grinning jaws in the water!) I know this because I once worked within the Chamber of Commerce and Mote Marine Laboratory (now designated by Congress as the foremost research facility on sharks). Money is the name of the game and unfortunately sport fishermen don't yield as much power as Game Hunters or the National Rifle Association. No American President has ever opposed the rights of the National Rifle Assocaition. Sportsfishermen need to gain this type of stature. In 2010 I plan to challange the status quo!

Men and women and their children who fish for sharks are also American consumers. Budweiser Beer, Penn Reels, Mako Boats, etc., all want your business! I have decided, through my book, to get back into the boxing ring and wage an all out war against the untruths that persist. In 2010, as author of Sharkman of Cortez, I will speak on behalf of sport fishermen, and your club-if you wish-for the exposure on a national level as we travel city to city to promote my story. I'll do this for my sons' rights as well as yours. And I intend to educate the public as to how little those powers-to-be care for public safety and your right to bait a hook and pursue your passion in Federal waters, compared to the protection of those preditor sharks swimming along our coastline in increasing numbers.

God Bless America,
Captain Bill
p.s. your bumper stickers are proudly adheared to both our cars!

Captain Bill's book title