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For what it's worth, I don't consider the worm spawns to be a "big" fish fishery. Sure, I've caught lots of keepers during the spawn, biggest for me only around 37/38", but by far, many, many more schoolies. Sure are fun on light tackle though. I use 10# mono, tied direct to a 3" bubble gum sluggo on worm hook (Mr Twister Keeper Hooks work well, with the little barb to hold the front of the bait and stick your finger when unhooking). I do plan to switch over to 14# fireline and fluoro leader on that setup next year though.
Not sure about where else spawns occur, the Fisherman has had articles about them on the connecticut river (or was it the thames?) and I think they happen in the bay too.
The RIDEM has had seminars on the spawns in the spring the last couple of years, didn't end up going but I think they focused on the worms and not so much the fishing end.
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