New striper regs

[Buckeyes11]

New regs starting July 2. 1 fish at 28-31 inches. 

[nmc02]

Really?? For good or only after July 2

[Mallard1100]

They can be implemented immediately. Depends how long it takes the state to take action but no later then July 2. 

[hammer4reel]

1 hour ago, Buckeyes11 said:

New regs starting July 2. 1 fish at 28-31 inches. 

Needs to be implemented by 7/2 .

‘but can start as soon as their is a public notice 

[Buckeyes11]

Yup. I think I saw NJ was the only one who voted against it. 

[Mallard1100]

22 minutes ago, Buckeyes11 said:

Yup. I think I saw NJ was the only one who voted against it. 

It’s the NJ way. Charters and party boats raping and pillaging the resource right out of a job. Makes perfect sense! 

[hammer4reel]

24 minutes ago, Mallard1100 said:

It’s the NJ way. Charters and party boats raping and pillaging the resource right out of a job. Makes perfect sense! 

Nj didn’t cause this issue .

in actuality the NJ based fishery is as good as it gets .

‘Virginia wiped out the Chesapeake stocks .

‘But when these fish all move east of us for the next 5 months  instead of it being a 50/50 Hudson, Chesapeake mix all  the pressure will be on what’s available , which is Hudson Strain .…

 

[jerseyducker]

I liked the old slot limit of 1 fish at 24-28 inches. 

[TroutandBucks]

Hopefully they still have the bonus tags for this year they help with getting a keeper in the fall some times 

[Mallard1100]

2 hours ago, hammer4reel said:

Nj didn’t cause this issue .

in actuality the NJ based fishery is as good as it gets .

‘Virginia wiped out the Chesapeake stocks .

‘But when these fish all move east of us for the next 5 months  instead of it being a 50/50 Hudson, Chesapeake mix all  the pressure will be on what’s available , which is Hudson Strain .…

 

Doesn’t matter if they didn’t directly cause it but they are certainly taking part in it now.  As you know what we have here is not representative of the fishery as a whole although most would think otherwise. You have been around a lot longer than me and I’m sure you have noticed the amount of pressure changing. Charters are popping up left and right and are now over night experts in trolling mojos etc and are relentlessly pounding this fishery. Regardless if we caused it or not what is currently going in is not sustainable.

[jerseyducker]

Bonus tag applications are up

[nmc02]

I have never seen this amount of fish in the bay the last few years. That being said, caught far bigger fish in year's past. I am glad the size was adjusted. It will help keep this fishery stable. I eat 1 or 2 bass a year and without a doubt, the best eaters are 28-30 inch.

[hammer4reel]

10 hours ago, Mallard1100 said:

Doesn’t matter if they didn’t directly cause it but they are certainly taking part in it now.  As you know what we have here is not representative of the fishery as a whole although most would think otherwise. You have been around a lot longer than me and I’m sure you have noticed the amount of pressure changing. Charters are popping up left and right and are now over night experts in trolling mojos etc and are relentlessly pounding this fishery. Regardless if we caused it or not what is currently going in is not sustainable.

It’s a small portion if the fishery going on in the bay right now . 
 

it’s def getting pressured because the fishing is so good there and so bad elseware .

 

I like the new regs 

wouldn’t mind seeing it even go to all CR  to give us at least one sustainable fishery . 
 

and it prob would stop alot of the pressure . 

as long as fish are handled well IMO the release success is better than what NMFS claims . 

while it’s seen how many fish charters and party boats keep I’m betting private boats are keeping as many . 
just don’t get the same view as those posting pics to promote trips . 
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[Mallard1100]

41 minutes ago, hammer4reel said:

It’s a small portion if the fishery going on in the bay right now . 
 

it’s def getting pressured because the fishing is so good there and so bad elseware .

 

I like the new regs 

wouldn’t mind seeing it even go to all CR  to give us at least one sustainable fishery . 
 

and it prob would stop alot of the pressure . 

as long as fish are handled well IMO the release success is better than what NMFS claims . 

while it’s seen how many fish charters and party boats keep I’m betting private boats are keeping as many . 
just don’t get the same view as those posting pics to promote trips . 
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I would like the c and r as well. Don’t get me wrong, every once and while I will keep a fish right at 28. They are the best eating, but if it was not allowed I wouldn’t care. The cause is worth it. We are extremely lucky to have a fishery like this in our backyard, especially so close to such a major urban area. We need to protect these fish. 

[JHbowhunter]

2 hours ago, hammer4reel said:

It’s a small portion if the fishery going on in the bay right now . 
 

it’s def getting pressured because the fishing is so good there and so bad elseware .

 

I like the new regs 

wouldn’t mind seeing it even go to all CR  to give us at least one sustainable fishery . 
 

and it prob would stop alot of the pressure . 

as long as fish are handled well IMO the release success is better than what NMFS claims . 

while it’s seen how many fish charters and party boats keep I’m betting private boats are keeping as many . 
just don’t get the same view as those posting pics to promote trips . 
.
 

C&R is easy on private boats, and surf...  It gets more difficult in other situations, like party boats with very high rails on fish that would otherwise be gaffed and possibly too big for a net.   Another bad situation I have seen is off Jersey City piers where guys are gaffing and releasing (gaff in belly, no less).   This needs to stop and be penalized.   Gaffing stripers should be illegal - period.