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what it all boils down to for me is what i experience out there. the last couple of seasons i've seen a reduction in the amount of fish inshore in my home waters. i'm not ready to push the panic button, but it concerns me. i'm sure the dogfish plague in my area is part of the problem and the lack of peanut/adult bunker isn't helping any. are the fish hanging offshore feeding on sandeels? if i was a hungry bass i would be. it could very well be just a couple of weak seasons in the areas i fish most or just a natural cycle that occurs. i just want to make sure my boys have the opportunity to bail bass like i have. the bottom line is i'm gonna ease up on the amount of fish i'm taking, in particular larger fish. i know there is no real way to figure out how many fish are taken by recs. it's just been a long crappy season for me basswise and i was looking for some solace in the numbers, which ain't gonna happen. on the brighter side - the fish i have caught seem pretty fat and happy. no sign of nasty red sores on any fish this year
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