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Striped Bass Mortality 2026: Three Things the Circle Hook Rule Doesn't Cover

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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

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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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