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Striped Bass Are Coming, Get Ready To Release Them

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Anglers are going to be releasing a lot more big striped bass, like this 40 pounder caught and released by Stephen Weitzen a few summers ago, and it's important we do it with the proper care to insure the fish actually survive once they are let go.

Anglers are going to be releasing a lot more big striped bass, like this 40 pounder caught and released by Stephen Weitzen a few summers ago, and it's important we do it with the proper care to insure the fish actually survive once they are let go.

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In the Field

  • Publication: Fishing & Hunting
  • Published on: Mar 17, 2020
  • Columnist: Michael Wright
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