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But many recreational striper fishermen disagree. There is a legitimate question on whether the commercial catch should be banned, said Pat Paquette of the Massachusetts Striped Bass Association, and if it is, it should be done through the Atlantic States Commission’s authority, not the state Legislature’s. He said the issue is being driven by a small group of catch-and-release fishermen who want all the fish for themselves.
“This is an allocation grab,’’ he said.
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Why?
The exact opposite could be stated.
"The bill is opposed by a small group of commercial fishermen who want all the fish available for them to sell. The Atlantic States Commission has already failed at effectively managing the fish and the state regulation should be driven by the state Legislature."
There seems to be about as much evidence to support either case. One group is driven by the individual fishermen and the other hails the support they receive by charter and commercial groups.