11-01-2011, 11:54 AM
Sorry if I came off a little harsh but I really get irritated when anglers don't follow the rules. I know that you misinterpreted the regs and I realize that they are not always easy reading.
What I hate is when I see an angler have a complete disregard for the fishing laws. I've seen certain people livelining a trout as striper bait and it makes my blood boil. I've seen others fishing without a license or over catching their limit. Personally, I'm always glad to see the game wardens around and I enjoy talking to them if the occasion arises (like when they are checking licenses).
I believe the reason behind the "no game fish rule" is that it cost the state (we the license paying anglers) money to stock game fish within the state lakes. Also the "no live or dead bait" rule is to prevent any comtamination of the waters if the bait is from other than the system it came from.
There are exceptions to the "no bait rule" in other regions. The Southern Region allows certain live or dead bait use in the Colorado system only. It is important to read and understand the fishing regs for the enjoyment of everyone of our precious water resources.
So enjoy the fishing and thanks for the nice report. The pictures really add to it.
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What I hate is when I see an angler have a complete disregard for the fishing laws. I've seen certain people livelining a trout as striper bait and it makes my blood boil. I've seen others fishing without a license or over catching their limit. Personally, I'm always glad to see the game wardens around and I enjoy talking to them if the occasion arises (like when they are checking licenses).
I believe the reason behind the "no game fish rule" is that it cost the state (we the license paying anglers) money to stock game fish within the state lakes. Also the "no live or dead bait" rule is to prevent any comtamination of the waters if the bait is from other than the system it came from.
There are exceptions to the "no bait rule" in other regions. The Southern Region allows certain live or dead bait use in the Colorado system only. It is important to read and understand the fishing regs for the enjoyment of everyone of our precious water resources.
So enjoy the fishing and thanks for the nice report. The pictures really add to it.
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