First legal Halibut...Fishing Report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Grunt31 · 03-10-2014, 06:23 PM

Another way to avoid a scare is always count a legal on the catch at least at 24. That way after it's been out a while and shrivels a bit, you should still be in the clear. I mostly fish on Pendleton and I've seen tons of guys pull in legals then the game warden rolls up.... Measures and BOOM! Not so legal anymore. But most DFG fellas have common sense and know it but you'll still have to toss it back. Either way congrats on the pull.

bolocop · 03-10-2014, 06:53 PM

Ahhh, the shrinkage excuse! I never thought it would apply to fish!

Grunt31 · 03-10-2014, 08:18 PM

If it's 22" on the pull in.... And a warden comes by and measures it 21.5" their measure is all that matters. But good luck with more pulls

03-10-2014, 06:23 PM	#1
Grunt31 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pendleton Posts: 80	Another way to avoid a scare is always count a legal on the catch at least at 24. That way after it's been out a while and shrivels a bit, you should still be in the clear. I mostly fish on Pendleton and I've seen tons of guys pull in legals then the game warden rolls up.... Measures and BOOM! Not so legal anymore. But most DFG fellas have common sense and know it but you'll still have to toss it back. Either way congrats on the pull.

03-10-2014, 06:53 PM	#2
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	Ahhh, the shrinkage excuse! I never thought it would apply to fish!

03-10-2014, 08:18 PM	#3
Grunt31 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pendleton Posts: 80	If it's 22" on the pull in.... And a warden comes by and measures it 21.5" their measure is all that matters. But good luck with more pulls