Viable Egg Answer from Ma. Div. of Marine Fisheries

[GBOUTDOORS]

Moon you are right but the guy lets the 15# go and keeps the 40# to take on a road show to all the guys and eight dif. bait shops to weight in so it does not breed either. Guess we are doomed either way.

Ps Labrax pm sent let me know if you new him.

[labrax]

GBOUTDOORS,

Responded to the PM - thanks. While we may not agree, at least we are doing it civily. As I mentioned in my PM and previously - I think we are coming at this slightly differently which is leading to the difference in opinion over what is the more valuable fish. Our commong ground is that we are interested enough in the resource to add our info and opinions to see that it continues for our kids and grandkids.

[schoolie monster]

Not sure if this was mentioned, but aside from the viability of the eggs, a 40 or 50# fish is obviously a genetically superior fish to have grown to that size and survived a harsh environment.

In nature, that is how a species stays strong. Stronger males, whether it be deer, grizzlies, wolves, etc. do most of the mating. In fish, the big females are your primary breeders. We all know that.

Passing on that strong genetic makeup is key to any species.

IMO... the worst reason to kill a fish is to show it off. Act like you've been there before... a picture says a thousand words. But its just an opinion.