I live on the same street as the run in Middleboro and i hope the ban stays for years to come so all the other runs can recover fully.
I remember 2001, you could walk across the river on top of the fish most days.
pmbrac, ya it was addicting and I think many like yourself don't really miss it, sounds like you were a lot like bassmaster

Atleast we have memories of it, but new younger fishermen should get the chance to experience those times someday, I don't think we're close to that yet though.
One run that should always remain closed is the canal run. Even if the ban is lifted, that run should stay closed or it will be the first wiped out again.