New bass limits? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Amish Ed · 11-08-2012, 09:43 PM

I would've liked it better if they made it a slot limit instead, say 10 fish 14-18". Even if the people still go on the party boats, it'll affect their tips/fish cleaning money for sure.

PapaDave · 11-09-2012, 07:01 AM

I would be fine with the new regs if that is what they will be. I think maybe for a couple of years the fleet counts will go down but in the long run it will boost the bass population. And bigger fish maymean bigger tips.

tomahawk · 11-09-2012, 11:18 AM

I like the new limits. I'd like the slot even better.
I don't go on the party boats often as I used to. I alway C&R every single bass I catch. It's not that I don't like fish but I am a fish snob (YT, WSB, Tuna, Hali, etc) and I fish for fun. I have had a few deckies complain about the C&R. At the end of the day I always hook them up with a good tip that covers any loss in cleaning fees plus a portion based on service. I give them my count for the day yo include in the boat count. I used to tip as soon as I got on the boat to ensure good service but that didn't always play out the way you'd expect.

11-08-2012, 09:43 PM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	I would've liked it better if they made it a slot limit instead, say 10 fish 14-18". Even if the people still go on the party boats, it'll affect their tips/fish cleaning money for sure. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

11-09-2012, 07:01 AM	#2
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,475	I would be fine with the new regs if that is what they will be. I think maybe for a couple of years the fleet counts will go down but in the long run it will boost the bass population. And bigger fish maymean bigger tips. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

11-09-2012, 11:18 AM	#3
tomahawk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 109	I like the new limits. I'd like the slot even better. I don't go on the party boats often as I used to. I alway C&R every single bass I catch. It's not that I don't like fish but I am a fish snob (YT, WSB, Tuna, Hali, etc) and I fish for fun. I have had a few deckies complain about the C&R. At the end of the day I always hook them up with a good tip that covers any loss in cleaning fees plus a portion based on service. I give them my count for the day yo include in the boat count. I used to tip as soon as I got on the boat to ensure good service but that didn't always play out the way you'd expect.