Reds / others - When we had the slot limit before , a good friend of mine was checked at Sandy Point by two DNR officers.
The fish was just a kiss under 36 when on measuring stick but over a kiss when officer pinched the tail.
The two officers were not sure which was correct way to measure. One wanted to give him a citation - other thought fish was legal.
My friend argued the point - sounded like it got ugly real quick , knowing him.
End result - DNR let him keep the fish but told him next time to pinch the tail.
Now it gets better - same guy , week later at Solomons with a pinched tail Rock at 40 1/4. Officer checks and flat tail it is just under 40 inches.
He explained what officers at Sandy Point had told him - this officer said that was wrong.
I agree - the slot makes for honest mistakes. IMHO - 36 flat tail is simple / easy.
With this new slot - I'll likely C/R any just over 35 inches to avoid confusion. Over 40's I usually C/R anyway.
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