Some good news on Striped Bass

[DZ]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

DZ...what exactly is the "good news"? WHat this tells me is that we should not release fish because they are just going to die anyway so we may as well keep them. Sorry, I don't buy that. IMO most fish release live to fight another day and tagging proves this.

Jim,
The good news is the title of the press release:
"Striped Bass Stock Assessment Indicates Healthy Stock
Female Spawning Stock Biomass Remains High"

Rec Discard Mortality is a big issue right now. I know the numbers seem staggering but the numbers are the best that they have available. I think the scientists use a figure of 8 %. There is an amendment to the Striped bass Plan that addresses Rec Discards. I'll try and find and post it.

DZ