Fishing with Bryan, Chad, and Travis Stanszyk 7/8-9/2020

[Capt Juls]

Hopefully Juls gets an answer from the law guys. My understanding of the definition of fishing is the taking or attempt to take fish by angling. How riding in a boat could be proof of fishing seems a stretch to me. Fishing is fishing, the burden of proof is on the sate and I doubt they could prove being in the boat proved you were fishing. I don't think the law has any provision for guilt by association. If Juls doesn't get an answer, I will see what I can find out.

The official word is, that if a person is not fishing, or participating in fishing while on the boat, they do not need a license. It goes without saying also, that they would not be allowed a limit.

The most they can do is assist their child who is fishing.

[Southern OH Percid angler]

Glad they got back with you Juls, one of the values of this forum is getting reliable information.

Saved me from calling my old associates and scolding someone....

Thanks for posting.