No not BS but false hope by time these fish are 28' and big enough to keep spawn and keep it will be 8 years. The alarming rate of decline in 2002 year class won't last 8 years with all the pressure. Also Maryland is trying to increase commercial fishery by saying this proves it is a sustainable fishery which in government terms means they need minimal or no protection. I should have titled it different but it got attention to make people aware the slaughter can't continue as the recreational catch is down 66% in the last 4 years and declining quickly .This index is false hope the fishery is going down hill quick read Bababooey's post Montauk thread. Also rumor had it they seined in other areas and added it to this.