Generally I catch and release, but when I do take one it is usually in the low 30" range.
The challenge is that there are two ways to think of it:
1. Let the big girls go, they have more eggs etc.
2. Take one at 36" or bigger. Less fish will be caught in that size, but more 30-35" fish (which are more abundant) can breed.
Not sure there really is a correct answer. Maybe Maine has it right?
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