I am trying to learn more about the striper. I recently read that the minimum size limit for bass in both the Chesapeake Bay and upper Hudson River is 18". What the heck is up with that?
In all the coastal states I know of, the minimum size is 28". Even in Md, I think the size limit is 28" or something like that. So if they are saying something is wrong with the year classes, and there are supposably less bass, WHY would anyone in their right mind say is is ok to kill a 18" bass?
How much meat do you get from one of those little runts?
Would really appreciate some feedback on this, because to me it makes no sense at all.