I good friend of mine, a guy I've fished with recreationally for many years, maintains his commercial license and caught over 400 lbs of stripers in a single day last week. He's got a great regular job and a beautiful house and doesn't need the money. Why kill so many fish, especially at only $1.60/pound!
Meanwhile, about the same day, I released 10-12 bass, all in the 20-30lb range (didn't keep a one).
The stocks are good and we all hope to keep it that way. I think we can sustain some commercial fishing, but I'd like to see the ratio go to something like 20/80 commercial/recreational.
Just my two cents.
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