Question about paddle fishing regs

Coop · 09-03-2008, 10:06 AM

Do all parties in a boat need to have a paddle fish tag if some of the people in the boat are snagging (those with tags, obviously)?

My friend and I drew tags, and a third would like to go on the trip, but doesn't have a tag. I know in some states all parties in a boat need to have a valid tag, but don't see anything in the regs for NE.

Obviously the third would not be snagging for paddle fish. Will we run into problems having someone without a tag in the boat? I just want to be sure so I can let him know what the deal is before we go up.

Fish On · 09-03-2008, 10:09 AM

Shouldn't be a issue as long as he isn't snagging.

waleygator · 09-03-2008, 11:38 AM

We were told last year that only persons with tags could cast, snag & reel in the fish. Anyone could "net" the fish, hold it for pictures and/or release it. I would contact your nearest officer to inquire first. There should be plenty of them at Gavins when you're up there...Art

09-03-2008, 10:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Coop Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Question about paddle fishing regs Do all parties in a boat need to have a paddle fish tag if some of the people in the boat are snagging (those with tags, obviously)? My friend and I drew tags, and a third would like to go on the trip, but doesn't have a tag. I know in some states all parties in a boat need to have a valid tag, but don't see anything in the regs for NE. Obviously the third would not be snagging for paddle fish. Will we run into problems having someone without a tag in the boat? I just want to be sure so I can let him know what the deal is before we go up.

09-03-2008, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fish On 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: next to the trolling rod Posts: 1,059 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Shouldn't be a issue as long as he isn't snagging. __________________ When you have the option, please buy American made. If it does not save your job, it might save mine.

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09-03-2008, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
waleygator Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Weeping Water, NE Posts: 878 Thanks: 14 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	We were told last year that only persons with tags could cast, snag & reel in the fish. Anyone could "net" the fish, hold it for pictures and/or release it. I would contact your nearest officer to inquire first. There should be plenty of them at Gavins when you're up there...Art