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Old 07-02-2007, 04:55 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by EarnedStripes44 View Post
What do you guys think of maximum size limits? I was told that big females are key to maintaining maximum stock populations because the volume of eggs released during spawning directly correlates with the size of the fish, as bigger fish (yes, those 40lb cows) possess exponentially increased reproductive prowess in comparison to those school girls. What say you there?
Yes, but those big females have a very difficult time getting those eggs fertilized unlike the school girl sized females.
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