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Striped Bass Mortality 2026: Three Things the Circle Hook Rule Doesn't Cover
news8 min
About 1.7 million released striped bass died in 2024. New Massachusetts research shows what decides survival, and most of it sits outside the circle hook rule.
RodSmith TeamJul 6, 2026
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San Francisco Salmon 2026: Short Windows, Quota Clocks, and How to Build for This Fishery
news5 min
SF salmon is back in 2026 as a quota-driven fishery: a closed zone through May 15 and windows that can shut in weeks. What that means for how you build.
WallyApr 10, 2026
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