5 fish rule

Gene Buchholz · Post by **Gene Buchholz** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 6:27 am

Kyle Murphy from the DFG posted on the Northern forum last week there is an error in the way the rule is printed in the book. The tournaments are not in any trouble with their format and that the rule would be rewritten next year.

Brian D. · Post by **Brian D.** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 7:56 am

Pete Marino · Post by **Pete Marino** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:12 am

The DFG was there and told the ABA to make an announcement that for now on anybody fishing alone would have to abide by the rule of stopping fishing after the 5th fish was caught. They made the announcement after the tournament and said thats the way it was going to be for from now on.Pete

Gene Buchholz · Post by **Gene Buchholz** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 10:01 am

Pete thanks for the response. We have a difference of opinon from the same agency? I know all the circuts where up in arms about it. The problem is its not a new rule it's been on the books a long time. I hope someone from their office explains it before any action is taken.

> Kyle Murphy from the DFG posted on the
> Northern forum last week there is an error
> in the way the rule is printed in the book.
> The tournaments are not in any trouble with
> their format and that the rule would be
> rewritten next year.

John Barron · Post by **John Barron** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 10:26 am

Hey Gene;
It was my pleasure meeting you a couple of weeks ago at the Delta tournament. My understanding of the rule as it is written will be enforced, at the same time, I have also been told that they are going to make an exception for Bass Tournaments next year. I have left a messege for Rick Fischer, one of the game wardens around here, to try to set up a meeting with him. I want his take on the rule and how he intends to treat it.
Thanks for your input
John Barron
National Bass West

John Barron · Post by **John Barron** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 10:31 am

This is where the thread started I think. I believe there is more but will have to look further when I have time.
jb
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Brian D. · Post by **Brian D.** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 11:03 am

Castaic Dave · Post by **Castaic Dave** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 8:12 pm

As Gene stated the way it is written is up to each Game Warden to interpet it the way he sees fit. Im one area it will be A-OK as it is, but another he can be a stickler and hold it to the letter. Sucks dont it.
Dave