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Originally Posted by Rockfish9
20 years ago, there would have been 4 or 5 boats in on it, now, due do to social media and a "bounty" on these fish, that massive school of breeders took a big hit..
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Same thing with Blackfish (Tautog), which grow exceedingly slow and have a very regional, non-pelagic population. I was telling my kid that in November out of Newport when I was his age, there would be a dozen boats and we'd know at least half of them. I don't think I saw a day where I counted less than 100 this fall, including numerous out of state head boats and 6-packs. Even with the slot and boat limits, I think that fishery is heading for a crash as well.
Gear up for sight-casting for sea robins. That is the future.