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Originally Posted by piemma
Dennis, I respect your opinion but please keep in mind that a 28" striper is 6 years old and this is, effectively, their first year to spawn.
Not saying you are wrong to keep a 28" fish. i am saying that the stocks are in trouble and some kind of comprehensive plan has to be put in place.
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The only time the chance to spawn is an issue is if you keep a 28" when you wouldn't have kept a fish otherwise. If you catch a 32" and a 28" on the same trip, the 28" is the one to keep, regardless of whether it has had a chance to spawn. The 32" contributes more eggs than the 28" will at first spawn and numbers of eggs is the key. I am with Dennis. It is the reason I didn't take the pledge. I don't really keep bass since I think they are mediocre, but if I do, I will pick one smaller than 32".
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