TWO BASS FOR RI CHARTER AND PARTY BOATS?

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by peterpanwkfd

Coming from a younger person, I do not keep any fish. I know the majority of the people I cast with that are also in my generation, do not keep fish. The one and only time would be if the fish is not going to survive after release (gut hooked). Stripers have been over fished, plain and simple. I support what Dennis is doing. Having a group of conservation minded charter boats is a good thing. Push back on the greedy ones.

Keep in mind that some fish that are released will eventually die. Can't always tell by looking at it. This by-product likely doesn't have a big impact on what we're seeing, but catch and release doesn't have a 0% mortality rate.

What does have a 0% mortality rate is something I routinely partake in, which is getting skunked.

[peterpanwkfd]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

Keep in mind that some fish that are released will eventually die. Can't always tell by looking at it. This by-product likely doesn't have a big impact on what we're seeing, but catch and release doesn't have a 0% mortality rate.

What does have a 0% mortality rate is something I routinely partake in, which is getting skunked.

I too, partake in getting skunked more often than not. Perks of being a noob. Stand on rocks all night with no bumps...

I understand what your saying about the mortality rate. You are right.

I hope there is a fishery when I have children and when I am retired. At 28, i'd say that will be in about 30-40 years. )

[buckman]

Originally Posted by peterpanwkfd

I too, partake in getting skunked more often than not. Perks of being a noob. Stand on rocks all night with no bumps...

I understand what your saying about the mortality rate. You are right.

I hope there is a fishery when I have children and when I am retired. At 28, i'd say that will be in about 30-40 years. )

It's not that bad IMHO . Just don't try to make a living at it 😊
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device