Grizzly,
My question was not condescending or leading, I didn't mean any offense by it. You indicated that giving it away immediately was different then giving it away later. I was curious how you interpreted it that way. That was all, I really meant no offense by it. My apologizes if you took it that way.
Grizzly wrote:
Scott I ask you if a guy puts his forth fish in the box do you let him touch a rod again for the rest of the day? if so what if the fish comes in half dead ? hooked badly to the point you know it wont live ?
The short answer is yes I do as they are allowed to continue fishing even if they are boxed out. If this is the case I run the aerator constantly in the live well and monitor the condition of the fish so they can release one of their fish as required.
Grizzly wrote:
how do you handle a two day charter knowing the guy took 4 fish the day before?
We discuss this on day one. If they want to keep an over the next day then don't harvest it on day one. I will NOT allow clients to transport over their possession limit. My reputation is worth more then sending a client home with an extra fish.
Grizzly wrote:
are you expected to become a fish cop and make sure the law is followed to the letter?
No I'm not expected to be a fish cop, but yes we are required to abide by the laws. I do feel that as a charter operator I am required to be held to a higher standard.
There is no doubt the party fishing regulations make it complicated in the fall on a charter.
Scott