Correct, that NJ started the ball rolling. But no one in Ct, RI or Mass could make that "other state 2 fish" argument if NY went 1@28.

Great job new jersey... Disappointing but not surprising.
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The New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council unanimously voted to support a two fish bag limit for striped bass beginning sometime in 2015, with one fish at 28 to less than 43 inches, and a second fish equal to or greater than 43 inches.

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) recently mandated a 25% or better reduction by all coastal states on striped bass harvest beginning in 2015, with ASMFC technical committee members approving New Jersey's proposal of one striper at less than 43 and one striper at 43 or greater as meeting that 25% reduction goal

they (NJ) seem to be more entitled i guess :huh:

fish just under 43" are the most prolific breeder's apparently.

Entitled to what?

*ASMFC technical committee members approving New Jersey's proposal as meeting that 25% reduction *

we can't do much about NJ, they'll have to live with their decision, we can still affect the decision(s) here and choose to lead....between now and Feb 16th you need to make your voice heard by the local folks who will make the ultimate decision, i'll post the RI names, numbers and physical/email address that need to be contacted later today and a form letter with bullet points for a consistent message if you'd like to use it....it's important to remind them over the next two weeks as well as to, if you possibly can, get to the meeting on the 16th...many of the clubs are meeting this week and next week, please remind and encourage your friends and fellow members