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If we are going to go with the bait = large bass theory (which I wholeheartedly agree) why don't you look at the bait situation in Maine.
Starting in the early to mid 90's (your downturn) midwater herring trawlers were introduced to the Gulf of Maine. 120 ft draggers have been pairtrawling inshore waters grabbing every piece of bait in the GOM for 10 years now. Over 1/2 of these boats are based in Me and Portland has the highest landings of herring in the country. Giant Bluefin catches have crashed in ME over the last 5 years and most involved in the fishery believe this is directly linked to the herring-- think this may have effected your Bass fishing as well?
Take away your big bait, take away your big fish. There are alot of groups working on the herring situation - obviously you are passionate about the fishery, maybe you can direct some of your effort here.
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