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Originally Posted by DZ
Mike,
Not to change the subject but I just received a RI Fish & Wildlife notice that RI has INCREASED the recreational bag limit on bluefish from 10 fish to 15 effective June 29. I didn't see that coming.
Any idea why?
DZ
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The ASMFC adopted a 15 fish bag limit years ago, DEM was just slow to adopt it. Why they were so slow I really don't know. Bluefish populations are doing O.K., I think they did it to enable fluke fishermen to legally stockpile one of the best fluke baits.