Yes Steve I agree I am full of negative energy can't help it with all that is going on. Do you think that this 15 lb rule is for the better? I can't for the life of me figure it out. Yes i know people are running a business to live on but in my opinion I think a lot of fish are going to get dragged up and manhandled just to be put back dead. As you had stated earlier about the experience so why not keep it as is, you get in touch with your clients and say if halibut is a first pick book for the early season then for your later guests have fun with springs, monster northerns and whale shows etc. Then no high grading, the average joe who owns a boat can still fish as he likes and not go out and run 50+ miles to catch a 15 lb fish. As for joining the SFAB i would probably get kicked out of the first meeting because I am so pissed at this
Off to hawaii next week so hopefully will be more relaxed when I get back.