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I think there are a LOT of large breeder size fish being taken in RI waters every year by spear fisherman.
A good spearfishermen in RI waters will rarely leave the water without something 20#'s plus, and a lot of guys are doing that almost every day, some with commercial licenses.
Spearfishing is growing rapidly right now and the usual target is stripers.
I really have no idea what sort of harvest is taking place, but at least within that size range, I wonder if it's more then rod and reel anglers due to spearfishing's effectiveness.
Not trying to start any controversy, but at least along the shoreline here that's what I see.
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