Tall Tails

I will put my 2 cents in here. Yes if I have 2 people and we limit in 2hrs the trip is done. It is illegal to continue fishing. The captain and mate are not in the act of fishing. The clients are. If you are reeling in a fish outside of your limit, that is illegal. When the people onboard who are in the act of fishing have a limit, your done for the day. This goes whether you are on your own boat or a charter. Now I agree most people don't read the law that way, but that is how it is written. Are there grey areas? Sure. Also, why would I want to continue fishing and hooking fish and releasing? I might need those fish for an afternoon trip or the following morning. I am doing myself a major disservice for future clients.

Lamprey Control in the Lake Ontario tribs is performed by the Canadians. They don't "Trust Us"..... I for one would love to see an overhaul on the GLFC. They are a liberal organization that has done nothing but push for Lake Trout and Atlantic salmon stocking. They really don't care for the King Salmon. There new "Movie" the Fish Thief is a prime example. Look at how many anti fishing organizations were interviewed and given airtime. It is awful and scary! Lets see how this all shakes out. Don Jr spends a considerable amount of time in our Eastern Basin from Tribs to the lake. Its always best to use the back door in these types of situations....

See everyone tonight! Even with fishing this good it is important to make ourselves present to the DEC!

I believe it was already hosted in Rochester. Last month by the Charter boat association. There will be one in Niagara County later this summer.

What we are seeing now is the Lake Ontario strain of King Salmon. They are no longer "West Coast" plants. This is what happens over the course of a species existence. All the more reason at this point to ask the DEC for protections of native species.. These kings are as Native as the Lake Trout the DEC stocks and refers to as native.

The hate for giant class of natural 2yr kings seems to be great.... I guess the worst could be Lake Huron king fishing...

Ill take em Glen. I will send a PM.

I think it really depends on the boat. Make sure if you add to them do it even. If you go 3 inches horizontal, you do the same vertical. I don't need them on my 36 Tiara. The factory rudders more than suffice. However, it can also be autopilot related. The Simrad in my opinion is the best autopilot on the market. Reaction time of the pilot is everything.

Phil, you are right on the money here... It is going to get interesting..

I second the Boga grip with a rope. Unless its a long copper fish they will swim away 98% of the time.