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MakoMike · 07-16-2004, 06:25 AM

If you catch a true football, aka a small bluefin tuna you have to let it go ASAP. It is illegal to keep bluefin tuna, unless you have a NMFS permit and they only issue permits to boats. Its o.k. to keep bonita and little tunny (albies).

07-16-2004, 06:25 AM	#4
MakoMike Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Newtown, CT Posts: 5,659	If you catch a true football, aka a small bluefin tuna you have to let it go ASAP. It is illegal to keep bluefin tuna, unless you have a NMFS permit and they only issue permits to boats. Its o.k. to keep bonita and little tunny (albies).
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