OK--you're king for a day

[numbskull]

Commercial slot limit, 30-42", over that they go back.
Recreational, 1 fish 36"+
Charter should be a separate category. 1 fish per customer, 30-42" and one fish per trip (ie per boat) over 42". Capt and mate get none.

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by numbskull

Commercial slot limit, 30-42", over that they go back.
Recreational, 1 fish 36"+
Charter should be a separate category. 1 fish per customer, 30-42" and one fish per trip (ie per boat) over 42". Capt and mate get none.

holy crap
Numby thinks just like me
same exact measurements I picked also

[mosholu]

I would use the funds from a SW license scheme to compensate draggers to switch to other type gear and then have a limit on how close they can fish. Whether it should be 3, 5 or 6 miles I do not know. After the draggers are paid money goes into conservation and enforcement. I agree with Mike P on the 50% income requirement as a prerequisite for a com license. I would greatly restrict the commercial fishing for bunker and herring (but I do not know enough about the business to recommend how). One striper per day 30+ measured the old way from the fork of the tail, charter boats included. Uniform size limits for all states.

[NIB]

We had the 24-28" slot in NJ u would be surprised how many fish got killed that way.Killin fish that never get a chance to spawn is not good math IMO.
I would be happy with one @ 36" coast wide.
How can I get a MA com license to supplement my hobby.??