07-27-2003, 12:03 AM
Hi there Regular Angler,
Glad to hear all is well and the owner was willing to believe you. I certianly did. If he hadn't, you wouldn't have got anything! ha ha
I had one captian use a very detailed hand embossing machine with his name on it to validate his passes so that he had absolute control of issuing passes.
It is also interesting that at some landings they have a sign at the counter that says passes by the boat will not be honored or no longer honored, etc. Actually, according to my experience nearly every week is that that is not quite true. What that really means is they have the right to refuse to accept a pass, for whatever reason.
Interesting to say the least. I hope you do use that pass as 1) that boat has been getting some good counts recently, 2) I'm stingy and would't want you to not get what you earned and 3) On the general principle that I wouldn't let the actions of one person (hopefully they'll be on the boat) keep you from going anywhere you MIGHT feel like fishing.
Looking forward to your reports and comments.
JapanRon
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