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Originally Posted by tlapinski
Regarding slot limits, I have always been in favor of such limits so long as the sizes are purely based on scientific data and not random numbers. Protect the first two or three spawning opportunities, as well as the two most prolific spawning opportunities as based by scientific data, and/or allow for a trophy fish to be kept. This provides a fish for the table as well as a hunt for the next record fish. Limiting SB to only the small slot and no trophies will simply never happen as there is WAY too much money on the line for the big girls (tournaments, charters, tackle sales, endorsements, etc.).
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That's a solid take on slot limits.
One of my biggest problems with Stripers Forever is that they continually advocate for a slot limit that targets pre-spawn fish.
How anyone can argue that killing fish that haven't even had the chance to spawn once is conservation, is asinine.
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