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Sea Bass Update from ASMFC, optimism for NY?
By-catch during Fluke Season to reduce mortality rate for throwbacks. Many wanted to increase that from 1 to 2, but the for-hire industry preferred longer season...- hartattack
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- Forum: Fisheries Management
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Sea Bass Update from ASMFC, optimism for NY?
NJMFC SETS 2026 AND 2027 SEA BASS REGULATIONS, minimum size remains 12.5": At the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council Meeting on 3/26/26 the council set the recreational sea bass regulations as follows: 10 fish May 15 – June 21 1 fish June 22 – Sept 22 10 fish Sept 23 – Oct 31 15 fish Nov 1 –...- hartattack
- Post #26
- Forum: Fisheries Management
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NJ Saltwater Fishing Expo 3/13-15
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Sad news for bass
Sewage spill in Potomac River Well if the biomass and spawn was way off in the Potomac, now it is a disaster. They say millions of gallons of sewage have spilled into the river. March and April are prime months for spawing there .I hope it doesn't ruin their spawning season and kill a bunch of...- hartattack
- Post #3
- Forum: Fisheries Management
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Sea Bass Update from ASMFC, optimism for NY?
The press release said 20% coastwide increase for seabass. The fine print said the regional increases will be determined by the Board. That decision was 27% to the northern sector (NY CT RI MA), 16.5% southern (DE MD VA NC) and the rest to NJ (~ 15-17%). State proposals to ASMFC due in March...- hartattack
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Big Hearings Regarding Recreational Scup, BSB, Bluefish & Fluke coming up!! Make your voice heard!!
The difference in NY/NJ fluke bag limits began in 2017 when NJ was penalized 1 fluke when NJ went out of compliance with ASFMC guidelines. NJ 'knew' there would be penalties but never a closure. In 2026 NJ Fluke bag limit is 3, while NY is four. However NJ still benefits from smaller legal...- hartattack
- Post #61
- Forum: Fisheries Management
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Gulp! Sale
Thank you @Snapprhead27 .. Great price 🏆- hartattack
- Post #20
- Forum: Inshore Tackle and Techniques with Lep
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The toughest / easiest fish to catch
Easiest - Black Sea Bass Toughest - keeper size NY Blk Sea Bass- hartattack
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Gulp! Sale
I usually cut 1" off the fat end of the 6" grubs for same reason. Unless I'm using long shank Owner 7/0+ hooks where the full size 6" grubs is perfect. I've not done well with the 8" grubs but I'll keep trying. Gulpguy Al ^^ uses the 6" mullet and has won several tournaments with them....- hartattack
- Post #7
- Forum: Inshore Tackle and Techniques with Lep
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Gulp! Sale
If you'll be at the Ward Melville or Somerset shows checkout my NJ buddy Gulpguy Al, he's selling everything (grubs, mullets, sandeels, shads, all sizes) 3 packs for $20. His margin on Pink Shine and White Glow is less but his show price is same for all colors. He also sells the small stuff...- hartattack
- Post #6
- Forum: Inshore Tackle and Techniques with Lep
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NJ 2026 Reg Outlook... looking promising on Fed level
Correct George however we still need to use the avenues open to us, the rec Fisherman. Keep an eye out for upcoming regional meetings (Stony Brook DEC in past). In person attendance at regional meetings is best, face-to-face comments are listened to. Since the Feds have changed their tune I'm...- hartattack
- Post #11
- Forum: Fisheries Management
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NJ 2026 Reg Outlook... looking promising on Fed level
ASMFC just approved "status quo" for Federal Fluke recreational fishing in 2026 and 2027. This means that the 2025 Fluke quotas set by the Feds will be used the next two years. NJ will holding off on statewide Fluke proposals until after we learn how/when the Mid-Atlantic Sea Bass quota increase...- hartattack
- Post #7
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NJ 2026 Reg Outlook... looking promising on Fed level
Mitch,,, this is good news for all Atlantic States. The 20% increase is against current statewide regs, NY included. NJ should be thanked for taking the battle to the Fed level. In fact in another update from the ASMFC... I just got an email recapping the December meeting and they are keeping...- hartattack
- Post #3
- Forum: Fisheries Management
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NJ 2026 Reg Outlook... looking promising on Fed level
The info below was copied from NJ fishing site. Much of the work done on the Fed level should benefit ALL states, hopefully we see some improvements in 2026:: ". . . 2026 Regulations Recap When is the last time our regulations actually got better, not worse? Although the 2026 NJ regulations...- hartattack
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