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Old 01-11-2010, 09:29 PM   #35
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Originally Posted by Swimmer View Post
I find it interesting that if you don't go you have no say.

A fish that is three to six years old probably does lay any eggs. But fish between 26"s and 40"s sure do. So if someone takes a 25 inch fish home for dinner that hasn't matured sexually, how can that be worse than taking home a 39"er that lays a gazillion eggs that you wont be able to take home if this bill passes.
The problem with your scenario is the 25" never had an opportunity to spawn before it was harvested, whereas the 39" fish spawned several times before it was taken.
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