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[spence]

Originally Posted by piemma

There is empirical evidence, ( the Snook and Tarpon in Florida)that, while there may be a immediate downturn in revenue for the sport fishing community, there is a decided upturn in revenue in the long run.

The Snook and Tarpon sport fishery in Florida is a world class fishery that draws anglers from all over the world. Both species have game fish status.

I think the big difference here is that striped bass is something people actually want to eat so it has a secondary commercial value beyond sport fishing. Additionally there is a farmed product that could confuse the regulation. You don't have either of those factors with snook or tarpon.
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[piemma]

Originally Posted by spence

I think the big difference here is that striped bass is something people actually want to eat so it has a secondary commercial value beyond sport fishing. Additionally there is a farmed product that could confuse the regulation. You don't have either of those factors with snook or tarpon.
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Valid point.