Phil Ruhle, 37, is a commercial fisherman out of Point Judith, Rhode Island. His grandfather began fishing in the 1950s; his father and uncles also fished and his children now fish with him on occasion. He fishes for a broad variety of fish using a dragger, catching predominantly groundfish inshore in recent years. He is a member of the Sustainable Harvest Sector and is on the Board of Directors; his father, along with other fishermen, began developing the Sustainable Harvest Sector even prior to 2010 when sectors were put in place throughout New England. Mr. Rhule feels that management is necessary and that sectors are a management option that holds people accountable for their fish catch, thus preserving fisheries for the future. He believes that some form of regulation should have been put in place decades ago and that strict management measures are necessary to correct historic overfishing. Mr. Ruhle experiences less stress financially since sectors were implemented and believes that the predictability of sectors is a major benefit. He believes that it is becoming harder to buy into the fishing industry because the cost of history and permits is so great that only established fishermen and businesses can purchase enough history to make fishing feasible. His point of view on fishing has changed greatly since losing his father and he prioritizes spending time at home and with his family.