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I also am a member of the SB advisory panel - and I see things going as described by Patrick.
The Mass. Commercial quota will lock in at 1,160,000 lbs.
Focuss will be on ways to extend the season beyond last year's five weeks.
A reduction of the daily commercial bag limit from 40 to 25 will be talked about and probably brought to public hearing - but will meet some resistance at that point - that type of reduction is always viewed as penalizing the more successful fishermen.
The commercial size of 34 inches and the 4 days on / 3 days off will also get some discussion - but these are two components that , in my opinion, have worked well and should stay as is.
On the recreational side, various 2 fish options will undoubtably be discussed.
I personally favor any language that allows only "one" of those fish to be over 40 inches.
I will see you Thursday night Patrick.
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