As a charter Cap I support the 1 fish limit.
Also, I admit, my mate and I have, once or twice a year, taken a fish or two for us to eat when we have been on a charter, which IS legal to do. Other times our clients may give us a few fillets as they didn't need all the fish. But, even with a one fish limit I'm not worried that I won't get a fillet or two, and I'm not worried that it will hurt my business. What I'm worried about is continuing to take 2 times 6 passengers, plus 2 for captain and 2 for mate, and the commercial take - bluefish and sea bass trips in the future.
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