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Post by greenman on Jul 8, 2016 8:15:25 GMT -6
Can someone with some knowledge of the OK rules help me understand something. I have read that each fisherman on the LMFR has to have a tagged stringer / basket. That is to say that you are not allowed to share a stringer between multiple individuals. If a husband and wife are fishing close to each other do they have to have two stringers? If two people are fishing with a guide do they have to each have a stringer. I read on forum that this was not allowed but cannot find post.
I ask these questions due to seeing what appears to be a guide with a husband and wife team at spillway (6/7/16 evening). Gentleman landed a beautiful 16"+ rainbow. The guide was placing all the fish landed on a single stringer from both individuals. I believe same guide was there a few days ago with a group, and cleaned the fish prior to hiking up the hill.
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Post by golferjeff on Jul 8, 2016 9:39:21 GMT -6
Our favorite guide no doubt...... each person keeping fish has to have his/her own stringer with ID on it. Maximum of 6 in blue zones. Under no circumstances can there be any more than 6 fish on a stringer. If the combined catch of two people is 6 or less, I am sure you can get away with it though. This goes for trout only.
On the other hand, if you are our laughable favorite guide, you do anything you want and just try to avoid being caught.
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Post by greenman on Jul 8, 2016 9:53:15 GMT -6
I didn't get to count the number of fish on the stringer. It probably was around 6. Most were the small stockers with the one nice 'bow. I wonder what a warden/ranger would say and if they would be lenient if there is only 6 on a stringer? This funny guide you speak of.. does he perform at the local comedy club?? lol
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Post by turfdawg on Jul 8, 2016 18:28:57 GMT -6
Greenman, just do the opposite of SB and you should be OK
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Post by schrederman on Sept 26, 2016 17:42:10 GMT -6
So..... I'm about to turn 65. I think the rule says your license number needs to be on the tag. But... I supposedly won't need a license. Just name, address, birthdate? I don't want to find out the hard way. I seldom keep fish anyway. When I do It's 1 or 2. The rest go back. I don't like to put an injured fish back because it will probably die and be wasted.
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Post by greenman on Sept 26, 2016 19:22:33 GMT -6
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Post by mirvc17 on Sept 26, 2016 19:39:54 GMT -6
Maybe I'm missing something but this seems weird. Why are Nonresidents 65 and older who are residents of Texas exempt from the resident and non-resident license?? But residents 65 or older have to purchase a senior citizen license? Granted it's only 15$ and it's good for life... but...
Is the intent to have residents contribute to the Wildlife department but they aren't banking on that many Texans coming up to fish to warrant the cost of a license?
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Post by Fenwick on Sept 26, 2016 20:02:43 GMT -6
Follow this link and see pages 20 and 21 of the .pdf. Heck, download it so you have it on hand for beer fueled debate purposes: www.wildlifedepartment.com/sites/default/files/fish1617.pdfFYI Greenman, the aforementioned "professional" fishing guide you witnessed last June enjoys special dispensation free from the obligations of game laws and good sportsmanship and demonstrates his unique liberties quite often much to our collective displeasure. He is all about "catch and keep as many as you can get away with" for his paying clients. You have to suspect more trout are already in the cooler in the trunk of the car besides what you see on the stringer. Of course his clients then rave to one and all about allllllll the fish they caught with him and so that keeps his business booming however shady a practice it may be. |
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Post by greenman on Sept 26, 2016 20:55:13 GMT -6
Mirvc
The only guess i have is that it is to attract texans to spend money on lodging, food and to help the economies.
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Post by golferjeff on Sept 27, 2016 7:56:10 GMT -6
There was a discussion about this in a previous incarnation of the board. The state of Oklahoma does seem to grant 'older' Texans some benefits. I think the consensus is that Texans will spend money on other items that contribute to the local economy and may not if forced to purchase a license for $66. I know my father would not have paid for the hotel, dinner, breakfast, and gas had he been required to buy a license.
For those 65 and over Texas folks, a copy of your drivers license in a waterproof pouch is the way to go. Might cost you $3 at Wal Mart. That's what we did, even though we had no intention of keeping any fish.
Two cents given......
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Post by captwoody on Sept 27, 2016 8:21:35 GMT -6
As an older Texan I too was surprised by the rule. I even called the OK officials to confirm that I understood it correctly and that I didn't even have to have a TX license, just my ID, even though I am required to have a senior license to fish in TX. For what it's worth senior Oklahomans can fish in TX without a license.
The reciprocal agreement with Louisiana is a bit different in that seniors can fish in the other state but they must have a license from their home state.
I would have no problem paying for a non-resident license in Oklahoma, but a senior discount is always nice.
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Post by Fenwick on Sept 27, 2016 9:42:38 GMT -6
Texans 65 and older fish for free in Oklahoma. I'll let ya know how it goes for me in 1536 days. Fishing in Texas state parks is free for one and all no matter the age.
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Post by greenman on Sept 27, 2016 18:47:52 GMT -6
Texans 65 and older fish for free in Oklahoma. I'll let ya know how it goes for me in 1536 days. Fishing in Texas state parks is free for one and all no matter the age. Counting my days till I can enjoy that benefit also. Only 6,570 days to go. Then lots if glorious days on the water. |
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Post by jonbo on Sept 27, 2016 19:45:37 GMT -6
The way different parts of my body seem to be wearing out, I'm a little concerned with what exactly I'll be doing by the time I hit retirement.
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Post by schrederman on Sept 28, 2016 12:21:06 GMT -6
Thanks all....... I'll be 65 on October 12, and retired as of November 2. I'll be spending more time on the LMF and yes, spending money in grocery stores, the fly shop, RV parks, liquor stores, (DOH!), and so on. My being there will attract my 2 sons to the free lodging provided in my travel trailer and they'll be spending money in all the same places. So... maybe it'll be beneficial for Oklahoma. I appreciate all the info on this subject and so many others!
As far as being worn out... If you see an old guy lying on the bank stretching his back and grumbling about old age not being for sissies... it's probably me...
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