Like John R said this arguement comes up every year.
I believe, but don't take this as fact, I have heard that if you do the research gathered from the State that the average size commercial bass sold is not that "large"...I believe it is around 20 pounds.
What I really can't stand is when the arguement comes about only comm fisherman should have a license etc.....lots of people have more than one source of income whether it is 50% 10% or 2%. Lots of comm fisherman say have a plow on the truck in the winter. This is like saying only true plow drivers can plow. That arguement just doesn't hold water.