^^ For those who aren't aware of some of the terms used above, here's an informative thread originally posted by NJDiver that attempts to explain some of that stuff:

(SSCs and the disparity of catch data)
http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/...ead.php?t=5579



This is another thread which explains some of the fisheries management terms:
http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/...ead.php?t=5533