Sparkey-
Hate to break it to ya but this is not a new idea. This rule has been in effect on some of the rivers in AK like the Nushagak where I worked for a few years now. It is sad that it has to come down to this though. I wonder how many people will actually abide by it? I know..........just being honest.........but if I catch my first 20 pound steelhead I'll probably be an outlaw and lift it out of the water for a quick photo if no one else is around. I know I will probably catch much flack for saying it but I am only voicing what most people in that situation would do. I am very careful with the fish that I catch and expect everybody else to do the same but if somebody lifts a fish out of the water.......as long as it is still over the water..........I am not going to fault them for it if they are being careful. I know that you can get some decent shots of the fish when they are in the water but.......... Well let the flaming begin.
Tim