Source: Mike Shutak, CAROLINA COAST ONLINE, 3/3/21

 Recreational and commercial fishermen may see new requirements for circle hooks on a species-by-species basis in the future. The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission met online Feb. 25 via Webinar, during which the commission unanimously agreed to maintain current circle hook requirements while considering additional rules on a species-by-species basis through the fishery management plan process.

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