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Originally Posted by thefishingfreak
The Gloucester hearing was an even mix of 1@28" supporters and option 3- 2 fish (1@28"-34" slot with a 40+trophy) supporters.
Nobody really wanted option 2. 2@32" for charter boats (myself included, I was in support of option 3- 40+trophy for charter boats.
If the charter boats do get the option 2. 2fish@32" they would be locked into 32 inch keepers all year long (no 28" keepers) even while out recreationally fishing with uncle bob
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Sorry but I'm a NY guy interested in the whole picture. I gave up on my charter opps last year (2013) because they tended to take the legal limit and when we came dockside no one wanted the fish most of the time. I had a free ride, no pay, charter ride, because my buddy payed and when he had cancellations I got the call. Hard to beat. On this 28 or 32 size I'm puzzled. In five or six years of 2 trips per I never saw a fish smaller than 34-35 come over the rail. The whole two fish thing in any state trying to justify it is pure BS and the scientists should be ashamed of themselves. Because they are now in the sludge with the ASMFC. I have a thick skin so go ahead and take your shots but I'll be there saying "I told you so" when we go to a moratorium.