I see that you said these were legal size there. Are Seabass naturally this small there? You said multiple times that these were nice sized fish. I know around here these are baby sized compared to the seabass we catch. Not saying anything bad about you, just wondering if these are actually big for the area?
At the time this was filmed which was 2005 or 2006, these fish were legal size as mandated by the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources. A size increase was mandated by the DNR in 2007 to 12 inches up from the 10 inches you see here.
I understand that, but I'm saying that just because it's legal size doesn't mean it's big. Around here we catch seabass much larger than that, and I was wondering if you had them that big down there, or if the fish you caught were considered large fish.
Because they are within the size limits mandated by the Georgia DNR - The areas that hold much of our Sea Bass are far enough out so there is very little stress on the fish. Our limits are set by the GA DNR after exhuastive study on angler impact on the species. I appreciate your comments on fishing for the future. The Coastal Conservation Association is a fishing conservation society - check em out.
I see that you said these were legal size there. Are Seabass naturally this small there? You said multiple times that these were nice sized fish. I know around here these are baby sized compared to the seabass we catch. Not saying anything bad about you, just wondering if these are actually big for the area?
chipleader14 1 year ago
At the time this was filmed which was 2005 or 2006, these fish were legal size as mandated by the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources. A size increase was mandated by the DNR in 2007 to 12 inches up from the 10 inches you see here.
Seaboss2004 1 year ago
@Seaboss2004
I understand that, but I'm saying that just because it's legal size doesn't mean it's big. Around here we catch seabass much larger than that, and I was wondering if you had them that big down there, or if the fish you caught were considered large fish.
chipleader14 1 year ago
Do you ever fish around Shellman's Bluff?
mosescotton 2 years ago
Wow, Georgia gets to keep tiny seabass? I wish Rhode Island had the same leniency. Our minimums are 12". Lucky you!
webmoss 2 years ago
Size limits have been increased since this video was filmed.
Seaboss2004 2 years ago
how big do they get?
BioEco22 3 years ago
do they get any bigger down in georgia seem small compared to the eastside
bbjboi 3 years ago
Did I hear you grunt ?
26grumpy 3 years ago
nice fishing. wut kind of bait did u guys use?
azninvazn123 3 years ago
We were using frozen spanish macks. Bait that was a bit frozen was easier to hook onto the bait.
Seaboss2004 3 years ago
i use cut squids
leopardgeckoboy5 2 years ago
them sea are way to small to keep....why are u keepin them
born2fish16 4 years ago
Because they are within the size limits mandated by the Georgia DNR - The areas that hold much of our Sea Bass are far enough out so there is very little stress on the fish. Our limits are set by the GA DNR after exhuastive study on angler impact on the species. I appreciate your comments on fishing for the future. The Coastal Conservation Association is a fishing conservation society - check em out.
Seaboss2004 4 years ago