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Originally Posted by MakoMike
Keep in mind that under ASMFC rules a state can have less mortality than required by the ASMFC but can't have a greater mortality. If that statement above is correct regarding the slot, and if MA adopts that rule, then the odds are very good that the ASMFC will find MA out-of-compliance and, unless its fixed quickly, they may shut down all striped bass fishing in the state.
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If they shut down striped bass fishing in the state, I'll just have to turn into a bluefish fisherman that happens to release a lot of by-catch.