I wouldn't worry about someone targeting that fish. Blacks are roamers, and tend more towards general areas. We have an area down here that's known for blacks. But that area is some 8 miles long and extends out a few miles. The school that roams these parts is pretty good size as far as numbers of fish, but you never know where they'll be. These are the big ones too. 300# is normal for this school, and I've seen one that was much much bigger. Came up after a 2 or 3lb calico I was pulling over the rail for a customer. I thought it was a sea lion at first, but as soon as it broke the surface I was in awe. It hit the surface just like a bass, but it was waaay bigger. Talk about bucket mouth.

It's too bad these fish have suffered so much at the hands of thoughtless people. They are well worth the effort to conserve. I hope they never are legal to kill. They are beautiful, fearless creatures.

Amish Ed