Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Illegal To Fish For American Shad?

Rob, generally being a protected species simply means you cannot keep rather than cannot target. Further in the article, you can also find this quote which helps clear the air even further:

"The fishing ban applies to both commercial and recreational anglers. So it's not just professional operations, but a father and son reeling in an American shad have to throw it back, too."

On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 3:46 PM, Rob Snowhite <rob@robsnowhite.com> wrote:

Just came across this article on Twitter. 

http://www.wtop.com/41/3362279/American-shad-coming-back-in-Potomac-River

"The fishing ban applies to both commercial and recreational anglers."

We know it is illegal to keep this species but what about targeting them for sport/recreation with plans for catch and release?

I'm making some calls to find out if this is true, the paragraph the above statement is taken from is rather vague.

If anyone in the TPFR has additional information, please share. 

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