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Old 08-26-2009, 05:47 PM   #21
Mike P
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Originally Posted by Back Beach View Post
I think RI stays the line a bit better due to the fact there isn't a huge influx of fish all at once. The 5 fish daily limit almost certainly assures this won't happen. There's also less ground covered too in terms of where the fish are harvested and most of the participants are RI residents.

With Mass there's a sizable portion of the quota that's taken well outside Mass waters. Its a literal free for all.

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Isn't your fishery also grandfathered? That goes a long way towards limiting participation.

We're the ones who screw over our own residents, and the handful of guys who actually make a living from commercial fishing

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