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For Fishermen, Lead Poses Bait Debate

Toxic weights divide commercial, recreational anglers

By Sam Biddle,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 22, 2008 1:21 PM CDT

(Newser) – As conservation efforts have boosted the fish's population levels, competitive fishing for striped bass has become a thriving sport in Massachusetts. The fish’s importance to both commercial and recreational fishermen is bringing a controversial baiting tactic into renewed dispute. The Wall Street Journal examines...   Read full story »

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