Maryland preseason rockfish regs

[J.A. Veil]

Many of our members have started trolling for rockfish. The DNR has a special suite of regulations that apply to the preseason catch-and-release fishery http://www.eregulations.com/maryland.../striped-bass/. These are in effect from March 1 to April 17. Most of them are relevant to larger boats that would normally troll numerous lines. The one special condition most likely to affect the kayak fishing community is a requirement to use barbless hooks when trolling. I assume that replies to jigheads, swimming plugs, metal spoons, and umbrella rigs. I suspect that at least some of us have forgotten to crimp the barbs on our trolling lures.

If you do plan to target stripers during the next 10 days, it is a good idea to read the rules that apply.

[J. Rentch]

Thanks John for the reminder.

[Mark]

John,

I did not know that.

Thank you,

[Pc4sun]

Thanks for reminding us John. I didn't think of that.

[alabamaangler]

thanks John!