TWO BASS FOR RI CHARTER AND PARTY BOATS?

[JoeG@Breezy]

Originally Posted by MakoMike

FYI, it looks like NY is going to opt for two fish, one in a 28-34 slot and another over 38 (or so) inches, for all recreational anglers.

Regarding NY...MRAC looks like it's going that way as a recommendation...if the science says it works. Note that the above 28-34 vs 28-40 and 36,37, 38 or even 40 min depending on the scientists vs 40+ (existing reg) is basically no change. So if they say 10-20-30% reduction you know they are smoking something ! Then ASMFC has to weigh the advice. If it goes 2 fish anywhere and less than 25% on catch not quota we are all going Bluefishing sooner than planned.

[JoeG@Breezy]

One more note on this subject. The "certainty" or degree of accuracy on all of the split proposals goes way down. So the 50% chance of overall success is gone and we are left with a WAG.
So that's what the math will be.

[MakoMike]

Originally Posted by JoeG@Breezy

Regarding NY...MRAC looks like it's going that way as a recommendation...if the science says it works. Note that the above 28-34 vs 28-40 and 36,37, 38 or even 40 min depending on the scientists vs 40+ (existing reg) is basically no change. So if they say 10-20-30% reduction you know they are smoking something ! Then ASMFC has to weigh the advice. If it goes 2 fish anywhere and less than 25% on catch not quota we are all going Bluefishing sooner than planned.

The MRAC already voted that as their recommendation.

[smac]

Anyone go to any of the meetings the last couple days?