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NJ Saltwater Fisherman => Fisheries Management => Topic started by: Hotrod on November 13, 2020, 07:29:44 PM

Title: Striped Bass Circle Hook Mandate PDF
Post by: Hotrod on November 13, 2020, 07:29:44 PM

In 2021, a new regulation requires using inline circle hooks when fishing for striped bass using cut or whole natural baits like clams, squid, mackerel, menhaden, seaworms, or eels. Using inline circle hooks significantly increases survival of released striped bass by reducing occurrences of gut hooking.

Download PDF (http://www.njsaltwaterfisherman.com/images/stories/circlehook_2020_nj.pdf)

Title: Re: Striped Bass Circle Hook Mandate PDF
Post by: fluke - u on November 15, 2020, 08:44:59 PM

 t^ .... Been doing that anyway, Sucks when the demons are around though. ..... chrz