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Old 03-06-2008, 03:15 PM   #12
onsetangler
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Originally Posted by numbskull View Post
Unfortunately, there is another possibility to consider. The genetic trait for bass to feed inshore was punished severely by catch and kill fishing (be it recreational or commercial). The fish that feed offshore have been less pressured and lived to pass on their instincts. I have no proof that is what is happening, but would anyone be surprised if it is? Lu's point about there being enough bait for the seals to thrive on is a strong argument that the absence of bait is not the real issue.

That really is a very interesting theory,I have always thought it was all the seals fault, and I still think part of it is, but that is definately something to think about.
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