Stop the pain

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A history of the federal regulation of the summer flounder catch off the Atlantic coast since the late 1960s reveals a government bias toward commercial interests, ruining a recreational resource that rivaled the current popularity of the striped bass.

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ITQs: a management decision?

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Congress is investigating whether to extend the moratorium on the establishment of any more individual transferable quotas, which will expire in fall 2001. The effects of ITQs on sportfishing are discussed.

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Circular theory

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Circle hooks do indeed set easily, and are very effective in landing striped bass. Their controversial use is only harmful to fish when the hooks have an offset bend.

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