Mike, I've heard of them doing that with live herring as well. I think the concern about live bait is that folks can 'accidently' introduce a species to a water (usually lakes are the concern) that they didn't intend to manage for (kinda like the 'midnight biologist' issue). The other problem is when folks use sport fish that are under the legal size as bait. Like a 10 inch king/shaker that is used for ling bait. I really doubt they give you a ticket for using linve greenling or sculpin, but I personally wouldn't do it without asking first.

Sounds like you had a good time. It's been years since I've been out there. Thinking of heading to Sekui this summer for some king or silver action...