SPEARGUNNERS FOR MA STRIPERS!

[Sea Flat]

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

No worse than the guys who drag a 26" fish around for a while before measuring it. Lay it on the rocks, take pictures. Rummage through bag and grab tape measure. Bring buddy over, show him bass. Measure again to be sure it isn't actually 28". then 5-10min later, release the fish.

Weigh the number of potential spear guys vs rod and reel guys... it is a really small impact here guys....

True enough, good point.

I would only add that eventually the rod and reel guys' fish gets back in the water and most likely lives. Where as, once a spear is through the fish it is dead. Short or not.

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by Sea Flat

I would only add that eventually the rod and reel guys' fish gets back in the water and most likely lives.

You really believe that?

Think Mid-summer tourist season, 26" bass inhaling a small hook on a catch all rig baited with sand worm or squid strip....

which scenario is a lot more likely? That or one of the few spearfisherman that misjudges a fish?

I know quite a few spearers and they are very respectful of the species... maybe it comes from seeing them in their habitat.. I don't know, I stay above the surface...