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Old 11-13-2011, 02:46 PM   #10
JohnR
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Originally Posted by Rob Rockcrawler View Post
The only concern i have is with using circles for eels. Even if they pass it i agree with John R, many will say effem and keep using the hooks they want. With the general lack of enforcement of all the fishing laws in this state i think it is m re symbolic than anything else. Ive been fishing the salt in MA for 15 years now and once had a green cop watch me land and release a striper, all he said was "nice fish" as i released it.
I use Circles almost exclusively. When I don't it is because it is dark and I tie on the wrong hook

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Originally Posted by Chunkah View Post
I've used circles with eels and have never had a problem with missed hits etc....I think I'm in the minority though.
Me too.

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This is such a stupid thing they are trying to do. It will make no material difference in the striper stocks. 1@36" is what will make a difference. We proved it in the 80s and it would prove out now.
Yeh. 1 @ 36 and 50% reduction in commercial take would do far more.

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