As a test of consistency of this model with an assessment model, generate input files that CASAL can be fitted to to ensure it estimates consistent parameter values (when given error free data). Data sets to simulate:
catch history
catch-at-age: ~20 years, by method, BLL, BT, 20+ group
CPUE: LL 1990-2015
Turn off discard mortality. Due to length-based v age-based selectivity don't expect to get exactly the same results but should be "close enough".
As a test of consistency of this model with an assessment model, generate input files that CASAL can be fitted to to ensure it estimates consistent parameter values (when given error free data). Data sets to simulate:
Turn off discard mortality. Due to length-based v age-based selectivity don't expect to get exactly the same results but should be "close enough".