Senseless killing

[numbskull]

Not to worry. As long as you are not pregnant, of child bearing age, or under 12, striped bass are perfectly safe in MA even if CT says otherwise.

"Saltwater Fish
Saltwater fish are safe to eat except for two types of fish: bluefish (longer than 25 inches), and striped
bass. These two types of saltwater fish should not be eaten by pregnant women, by women who plan to
become pregnant within a year, or by children under six. Everyone else should eat no more than six
meals a year of striped bass and large bluefish. "

or Maine

"SAFE EATING GUIDELINES


Striped Bass and Bluefish: Eat no more than 2 meals per month."

or NH

"Is it safe to eat saltwater fish?

Consumption Guidelines for Ocean Fish and Shellfish

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet, but some ocean fish and shellfish contain varying levels of pollutants like mercury, PCBs and dioxins and may pose a potential health risk. Because of this, the N.H. Department of Environmental Services recommends the following guidelines for eating saltwater fish:

Bluefish and Striped Bass: You can safely eat two 8-ounce meals per month."

Bon Appetit

[planter]

Have we really reached the point that guys should feel guilty about a couple of filets for the grill?? I let most of my fish go cause it makes me feel good but there were days when a stringer of trout, panfish or something was the goal.

I have a good pal who is out of work with an injury and whose family loves bass to blues. This summer they are gonna get a bit more. With food prices going up so quickly we could all be keeping more fish before long.

Sorry to hear that Stripers were loaded with heavy metals. I guess I always just assumed they moved around enough to avoid to much river time.