[BasicPatrick]

Based on some chat I had recently with science center personnel I "think" what we will hear at the RAP meeting is still no cod in 2015 BUT with a circle hook reg we may get Haddock bag limit up from 2 or three to four or five. Obviously every fish counts.

Hopefully some info will be released that we can share prior to the meeting.

I would like to hear if people think that it is worth giving up treble hooks on jigs (require single hooks) if we get another one or two haddock?

Same question as far as number of hooks...is it worth going to a one hook reg (teasers included) if we get one or two more fish?

Along with any credit for a gear regulation comes the risk that spot checks that reveal noncompliance turn into more catch and potential reductions in the next year. We had a few measured sub legal haddock cost us a sheet load of Haddock in the recent overage.