Striper Limit

[The Dad Fisherman]

Considering its a possesion limit, if one of those guys got pulled over and inspected they would have been screwed

[big jay]

Keep in mind, when these results post they are going to represent significant selection bias - and not be a true representation of the overall fishing public.

This site is generally a group of good fisherman that put in alot of days/hours - the result will reflect that and not necessarily the larger user group.

Kind of like taking a poll on the effectiveness of Barrack Obama in South Providence.

That said - Interested to see the results.

[Saltheart]

I think this poll on a striper fishing message board will be much different than the same poll with average Joes. If you participate in a striper web site and read the board and take polls , odds are you will be an avid fisherman who number 1...catches planty of fish over 36 and number 2 have a concern for the fishery.

You would not believe the number of fisherman who go maybe 1 or 2 times a year and cannot catch a fish at all. If they do , its likely a 24 or 26 inch fish. They don't get to keep anything. There are probabl;y 10 of these people to every one of us who are more into the sport.

Anyway , If the poll on a striper site comes out any way other than showing the fewest number of bigger fish I would be very surprised. Just remember that of 80 guys vote that way here , there are probably 800 guys out there who would vote the other extreme of the largest number of small fish.

[zimmy]

1 between 22" and 27"

[slow eddie]

one between 18 and 26in. best eating and we shouldn't eat more than one a month anyhow. let them reproduce.

[Pete F.]

Actually I like Maine's slot limit, 1 fish it can be 20" to 26" or over 40". I think there is some fairly sound fisheries management science behind it.

[the point]

Originally Posted by Pete F.

Actually I like Maine's slot limit, 1 fish it can be 20" to 26" or over 40". I think there is some fairly sound fisheries management science behind it.

I agree with the slot limit it. Been saying that for a while.
I rather keep 28" fish over a 50" to eat any day...but I just can't catch em that small

[iamsaws77]

I think 1 fish at 30" -36" slot

Then you have to buy a license to keep any fish over 45" and limit that at 3 for the season. (calm down its just an idea)

It'd be like getting a doe license. Aren't the big girls the best breeders? isn't that the idea? With cameras everywhere these days do you need to drag it home anymore? The meat isn't even as good.

[Fisherman Brian]

Its hard to guage. I agree, 2 fish a day is a bit waistfull.
There is scientific research that says we should be letting the big guys go due to better gene pools/larger spawns from them as opposed to the smaller. But with the size restriction smaller does that mean more overall fish will be caught and brought home?

[Islander77]

oh ok Mike.... I just saw the fliers for the protest... I know a lot of the guys down there feel accosted by NMFS but its a necessary evil IMHO

[JamesJet]

If I had a say it would be the slot 20 - 26 or one over 40. The smaller fish are perfect eating size, target some males and also the filets would have less mercury PCB etc. If I had to choose a second it would be simply keep one fish at 28. No need for two. I have done it one occasion when we have a big party and want to serve fish but that is maybe once a year.

[topwater popper]

Originally Posted by JamesJet

If I had a say it would be the slot 20 - 26 or one over 40. .

I voted for one at 36" but I personally agree with this, Maine has it right. Even with a narrower slot, say 22-26".

But, I don't eat fish, I never kept a bass, not one. Revive and release them all. It's my choice to do so.

[intrepid24]

.....time for a short-term, coastwide moratorium. maybe 1-2 years. maybe get a few strong year classes established.

[Tagger]

Poll has me curious . Wish I could see voting results vs fishing region . Just wondering where the people who like 2 fish a day are fishing . If they are strictly boat fisherman ?

[Krispy]

Originally Posted by Tagger

Poll has me curious . Wish I could see voting results vs fishing region . Just wondering where the people who like 2 fish a day are fishing . If they are strictly boat fisherman ?

1 of those fishermen lives and fishes in CT 2 @ 28"

[Brian L]

The only reason to keep one is to eat one(or sell one to be eaten). I'd rather eat smaller ones so if there's going to be a limit, I'd like it smaller at 28." Unless I'm feeding a hungry hoard or promised a neighbor a fillet or two, there's usually not a need for the second one. If there is a need, welllll then, I'll just have an excuse to go fishing an extra night...

[catchnrelease]

1 or above 30" fishing should be a sport for injoyment