POSSIBLE changes to STRIPED BASS fishery

[Reel Class]

there's no way in hell you're going to get any bass fisherman to agree to NOT fishing live baits for bass... sorry that one's NG

And the enforcement of circle hooks vs. trebles or j hooks is basically impossible - I'm not sure any decision maker is going to agree to that one..

the only way to fix this is to change the regs!

[Capt. Lou]

Originally Posted by Reel Class

there's no way in hell you're going to get any bass fisherman to agree to NOT fishing live baits for bass... sorry that one's NG

And the enforcement of circle hooks vs. trebles or j hooks is basically impossible - I'm not sure any decision maker is going to agree to that one..

the only way to fix this is to change the regs!

Why anyone would need a treble hook for live baiting stripers is beyond me , when a large circle is the way to go , and 90% of those fish could be released
without issue.
I agree that hook change issue is a lost cause ,any boat captain should impose this rule on his boat & this is a possibility we could all follow !

[bobscrestliner]

Just a thought for guys that fish once or twice a year for stripers. I may or may not choose to charter a boat or open boat trip if I can only bring back one fish.. I do realize the need for conservation believe me. I do not get a bonus tag anymore. education as much as restriction is needed. but you can't blame a guy who drops a couple hundred to fish wanting to take home his two fish..