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parker23 · 09-24-2014, 01:46 PM

I was at the RI meeting last week and I chose to support a 25% reduction starting January 1, 2015; 1 fish @ 32”. I wish there were more stringent proposals, however, this was the best case for saving the Striped Bass.

I take 15-20 bass every year. I have imposed my own slot of 36"- 42". The only time I keep 2 fish is if I have one in the cooler and I gut hook another. It's happened twice this year. I fished during the last crash and Mass had a one fish @ 36" min and then a 40" minimum for a few seasons.

As far as Charter Boats are concerned; sell the experience, not the MEAT. Someone at the meeting used similar verbiage and I thought it worked well, so I am re-using it. My business is not related to the fisheries. In 2007 I had over 30 employees, the economy changed; therefore, I had to make changes to my business model. It was not easy, it hurt the pocketbook of my co-workers and me as well. So, I know all about hardship and I truly hope that the Charter Fleet can change for the sake of our most valuable Striped Bass Fishery.

09-24-2014, 01:46 PM	#21
parker23 No Trolling allowed iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Kingstown, RI Posts: 414	Meeting attendence I was at the RI meeting last week and I chose to support a 25% reduction starting January 1, 2015; 1 fish @ 32”. I wish there were more stringent proposals, however, this was the best case for saving the Striped Bass. I take 15-20 bass every year. I have imposed my own slot of 36"- 42". The only time I keep 2 fish is if I have one in the cooler and I gut hook another. It's happened twice this year. I fished during the last crash and Mass had a one fish @ 36" min and then a 40" minimum for a few seasons. As far as Charter Boats are concerned; sell the experience, not the MEAT. Someone at the meeting used similar verbiage and I thought it worked well, so I am re-using it. My business is not related to the fisheries. In 2007 I had over 30 employees, the economy changed; therefore, I had to make changes to my business model. It was not easy, it hurt the pocketbook of my co-workers and me as well. So, I know all about hardship and I truly hope that the Charter Fleet can change for the sake of our most valuable Striped Bass Fishery.
	1 @ 32 Pledge. Our beloved Striped Bass are in trouble AGAIN. I fished through the lean years and don't want to live through another collapse of the stock. 2 fish @ 28" is ridiculous.