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I’m always conflicted by the new regs because I’m fundamentally not a fan of government regulation but I also realize Louisiana is so incredibly far behind when it comes to conservation and investing in the future of our fishery.

Yeah dude, this is definitely a beers on boat discussion but this is an issue where we need both the government and individuals to step up.

Not only are our regulations woefully out of date and far too lax, but our angling culture hasn't yet caught up to our neighbors. That said, as we know, laws only work on the people who follow them - so it's still up to folks with a mouth piece to encourage responsible fishing.

Everyone has a part to play.

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Posted by gerald65

Moss Bluff, LA

Member since Jul 2020

710 posts

Posted on 7/2/23 at 7:41 pm to catchyalater

I have always thought the Clients should only be allowed to take home the fish that they catch, and not a bunch of fish that the guide catches. How often have you seen a guide catching fish after fish, while his Clients only catch a few fish.

I once watched a guide count how many fish had been caught. Their boat was close enough that heard him say that they needed 7 more specks to limit out.

I then watched the guide catch 6 more and a Client caught one. Before the guide counted the days catch, he had been steadily catching specks. I wonder just how many specks that guide caught and kept that day?

Maybe when making any "NEW" changes..... Maybe the GUIDE should be restricted to only catch and release and spend more time showing his Clients how to catch fish.

This post was edited on 7/2/23 at 7:46 pm

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