I'm curious if you said you had a nice day you did not need any fish he no doubt knows the rules if he "likes to fish" so I'm with you on the bait trap . Its not being paranoid its true I have seen some one get set up before . friend of mine was given some fish and then stopped by game warden with over the bag limit it was such a huge coincidence that he was stopped right after he received the gift . My mama always told me not to take fish from Strangers !