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The main bait source the stripers like to feed on in this area (menhaden) has been slammed so badly it's no wonder everyone is having a rough go of striper fishing vs past years. The fish seem to be staying futher south in menhaden rich waters of NY/NJ and heading into our offshore waters in seach of abundant sand eels which are not commercially harvested. Maybe if we as a group focused on protecting the bait source like the tuna fisherman have with the herring we might end up with a lot more quality fish in our waters. I agree with the 1 fish limit & reduction in commercial catch,these fish keep a lot of us happy and going all yr in thought of the good days on the water. They are much more valued as a hobby/recreational activity than a food/income source for most of us.
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