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Old 01-12-2010, 09:57 AM   #16
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Originally Posted by MakoMike View Post
Keep in mind that under ASMFC rules a state can have less mortality than required by the ASMFC but can't have a greater mortality. If that statement above is correct regarding the slot, and if MA adopts that rule, then the odds are very good that the ASMFC will find MA out-of-compliance and, unless its fixed quickly, they may shut down all striped bass fishing in the state.
If they shut down striped bass fishing in the state, I'll just have to turn into a bluefish fisherman that happens to release a lot of by-catch.
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