In meetings this week in town halls along the coast, fishermen have blamed loggers for many of their problems.

Many fishermen are blaming the walleye stocking effort for the recent decline in yellow perch catches.

Some fishermen blame cold weather for the decline.

But in looking for a scapegoat, French fishermen are blaming imported fish.

Many other fishermen blame overfishing for the problem, Mr. Backer said.

The fishermen blame the dumping, though there has been no study confirming such a link.

Local fishermen blame the panes for hoovering up young fish for fish meal.

Still, many fisherman blame the state for the catastrophe.

The fishermen blame the cold spring and the lingering chill in the water for the lower numbers.

The scientists blame the fishermen, the fishermen blame the scientists and we try to find a way through.