Very nice piece from SJ Blog on Striped bass and ASMFC

[BasicPatrick]

I was at the meeting and working the rec commissioners hard. It was very disappointing that MA & CT were the only states to vote for reductions in 2014. The fact that NY & NJ went the other way was disheartening. I hope anglers in those states hammer their commissioners.

[OLD GOAT]

Trying to follow everything said and realize that you're not touching on another unknown factor. SEAL FOOD.
I HAVE A CHANCE TO WATCH THE CUTE SEALS EATING BASS,ONE AFTER ANOTHER,NON STOP.
UNLIKE MYSELF THEY DON'T TAKE TIME OUT FOR HOT DOGS & BEANS.
In the mid 80's I was blessed with the ability to leave my house, drive down Nauset beach, catch two bass[forty lb class] and drive home within five or six hours.

To quote Numby, I'll never live long enough to see that again. The biomass will not be around long enough to reach that age group.
Not out in seal infested outer cape