Seth Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 We boated 10 or 11 between midnight Friday till midnight Saturday. It was cold and nasty, but I guess it was worth it. Three fish were near 70, two near 60 and the rest were 35-50. Here's some pics. We kept two of the smaller males and tossed the rest back in the river. People gave us some funny looks as we sent them big fish swimming on their way.
FRENZEL Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 How far up are they? Should be getting up river a little now? TRACY FRENZEL FRENZELS GUIDE SERVICE 417-699-2277 "ONE MORE CAST"
Members Crappie Fisherman Posted March 29, 2011 Members Posted March 29, 2011 We boated 10 or 11 between midnight Friday till midnight Saturday. It was cold and nasty, but I guess it was worth it. Three fish were near 70, two near 60 and the rest were 35-50. Here's some pics. We kept two of the smaller males and tossed the rest back in the river. People gave us some funny looks as we sent them big fish swimming on their way. According to the wildlife code of Missouri, you can't catch and release legal sized paddlefish: 3 CSR 10-6.410 Fishing Methods (7) Fish legally taken by snagging, snaring, grabbing, atlatl, gig, bow, crossbow, or underwater spearfishing shall be retained by the taker and included in the prescribed daily limit.
Seth Posted March 29, 2011 Author Posted March 29, 2011 We emailed Trish Yasger who does the spoonbill report and she said it's perfectly legal to catch and release paddlefish until you decide to keep your second fish for the day. It wouldn't make much sense to say you HAVE to keep a legal paddlefish when you have to toss back short fish. If you read the rules closer, it says you must stop after TAKING and POSSESSING a limit of two paddlefish is when you have to quit snagging for the day. TAKING and POSSESSING means you plan on keeping the fish. What sense would it make to say you have to throw back a snagged bass, catfish, etc but that you absolutely HAVE to keep a paddlefish that meets or exceeds the length limit.
Members Crappie Fisherman Posted March 30, 2011 Members Posted March 30, 2011 We emailed Trish Yasger who does the spoonbill report and she said it's perfectly legal to catch and release paddlefish until you decide to keep your second fish for the day. It wouldn't make much sense to say you HAVE to keep a legal paddlefish when you have to toss back short fish. If you read the rules closer, it says you must stop after TAKING and POSSESSING a limit of two paddlefish is when you have to quit snagging for the day. TAKING and POSSESSING means you plan on keeping the fish. What sense would it make to say you have to throw back a snagged bass, catfish, etc but that you absolutely HAVE to keep a paddlefish that meets or exceeds the length limit. Better email her back and ask again, and talk to Stone county agent Dan Akin for the final word. You also don't have to stop snagging after taking 2 paddlefish in Table Rock. Rules don't mention Table Rock, just Ozarks and Truman.
Trout Commander Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 According to the wildlife code of Missouri, you can't catch and release legal sized paddlefish: 3 CSR 10-6.410 Fishing Methods (7) Fish legally taken by snagging, snaring, grabbing, atlatl, gig, bow, crossbow, or underwater spearfishing shall be retained by the taker and included in the prescribed daily limit. We emailed Trish Yasger who does the spoonbill report and she said it's perfectly legal to catch and release paddlefish until you decide to keep your second fish for the day. It wouldn't make much sense to say you HAVE to keep a legal paddlefish when you have to toss back short fish. If you read the rules closer, it says you must stop after TAKING and POSSESSING a limit of two paddlefish is when you have to quit snagging for the day. TAKING and POSSESSING means you plan on keeping the fish. What sense would it make to say you have to throw back a snagged bass, catfish, etc but that you absolutely HAVE to keep a paddlefish that meets or exceeds the length limit. 1) That is pretty black and white that you have to keep it if it's legal, and there isn't anything to read closer about the topic. Saying you must stop after taking and posses your limit does not change that you have to keep it if it is legal. 2) It is not legal to snag bass or catfish. Better email her back and ask again, and talk to Stone county agent Dan Akin for the final word. You also don't have to stop snagging after taking 2 paddlefish in Table Rock. Rules don't mention Table Rock, just Ozarks and Truman. +1 Better safe than sorry. I would at least print the email string and take it with you just in case you were ever questioned about it. I have spent most of my money on fly fishing and beer. The rest I just wasted. The latest Trout Commander blog post: Niangua River Six Pack
Trout Commander Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 According to the wildlife code of Missouri, you can't catch and release legal sized paddlefish: 3 CSR 10-6.410 Fishing Methods (7) Fish legally taken by snagging, snaring, grabbing, atlatl, gig, bow, crossbow, or underwater spearfishing shall be retained by the taker and included in the prescribed daily limit. We emailed Trish Yasger who does the spoonbill report and she said it's perfectly legal to catch and release paddlefish until you decide to keep your second fish for the day. It wouldn't make much sense to say you HAVE to keep a legal paddlefish when you have to toss back short fish. If you read the rules closer, it says you must stop after TAKING and POSSESSING a limit of two paddlefish is when you have to quit snagging for the day. TAKING and POSSESSING means you plan on keeping the fish. What sense would it make to say you have to throw back a snagged bass, catfish, etc but that you absolutely HAVE to keep a paddlefish that meets or exceeds the length limit. 1) That is pretty black and white that you have to keep it if it's legal, and there isn't anything to read closer about the topic. Saying you must stop after taking and possessing your limit does not change that you have to keep it if it is legal. 2) It is not legal to snag bass or catfish. Better email her back and ask again, and talk to Stone county agent Dan Akin for the final word. You also don't have to stop snagging after taking 2 paddlefish in Table Rock. Rules don't mention Table Rock, just Ozarks and Truman. +1 Better safe than sorry. I would at least print the email string and take it with you just in case you were ever questioned about it. I have spent most of my money on fly fishing and beer. The rest I just wasted. The latest Trout Commander blog post: Niangua River Six Pack
Seth Posted March 30, 2011 Author Posted March 30, 2011 I'll email her again and double check. That email was from 2 years ago I think.
Members bajacoop Posted March 30, 2011 Members Posted March 30, 2011 At least on tablerock you don't have to stop snagging after you have your limit. So if you snag a fish after you have your limit you have to throw it back.
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