Boat length in-the-water salmon release rule

fishinlady97140 · 08-01-2005, 05:59 PM

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Fshklr · 08-01-2005, 06:37 PM

Spring fishery I believe, Salmon...27? - 30? footers

Chromaflage · 08-01-2005, 06:45 PM

I've said it before and I'll say it again - the boat length shouldn't be the issue. If I have to lean over the side of a boat far enough for my feet to leave the deck in order to release a fish, I'm netting it. Cite me and bite me, but I'm not putting myself at risk.

Don't mean to hijack this thread, but it's a ridiculous rule IMHO.

CrF

sfk · 08-01-2005, 06:53 PM

I agree completely!

5-Cents · 08-01-2005, 07:03 PM

Thats only springer fishing but if you are fishing in the ocean and going to release a coho its better to never take it out of the water, just pop the hooks or cut the leader and let it swim away!

Chromaflage · 08-01-2005, 07:06 PM

Yup - good point.

CrF

eyeFISH · 08-01-2005, 07:15 PM

There should be NO exemptions. Everyone fishing in selective salmon fisheries where the fish have not yet "hardened off" should carry a de-hooker stick long enough to reach the water from whatever height their fishing platform sits above the water. Determine the "bonkability" status of your fish before putting it in a net! No need to endanger either yourself or the fish! Just get on the stick, folks.

Half fast Toyn · 08-01-2005, 07:48 PM

Talk about your fundamentalist extreemists!!! I think ill just go by the law.. unless of course doing so put me or my crew in danger...

here is a link that mentions boat size...its 30 feet
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/news/2005/january/022.asp

dogrobber · 08-01-2005, 09:23 PM

My 20' Boulton has 36" sides cause I don,t swim. Fishing for springers in the Big "C" & Mult. Chan. provides instances for a cardiac event when attempting to release a native while leaning overboard when something the size of a small freezer explodes out of the water & takes your fish. I'm so gun shy now it's like working around electricity & anticipating the jolt.

HANDLINER · 08-01-2005, 09:23 PM

If it isn't a keeper i just cut the line and let the fish swim away.I've been told this is the best to keep from harming the fish anymore than it all ready is.

Fshklr · 08-02-2005, 04:10 AM

Uh..in a word NO! Gut hooked (Swallowed bait to deep to retrieve is the exception :depressed

usually in the spring most are fishing with Kwickfish, or herring in the columbia where this rule or release was intended.

I don't think I'll be cutting my kwickies off or my Boa rigs from owner.

could result is a VERY expensive gear day

fishinlady97140 · 08-02-2005, 05:30 AM

Thanks, Half fast...I really appreciate the link...I couldn't find it for the life of my nerdie self! :smile: I didn't know asking for a regulation would make such a stir...crawlin back into the boat now . . .