Wondering that very same thing Sitka...
I basically live in Ukee all summer long, and have a fairly decent handle on who is about. Notwithstanding the suggestion that this particular instance occurred at Island West...
I happen to know an Island Lad who comes awfully close to that same description. He has been around for many years, and just acquired that Cat a couple ago now. Usually carries himself and two or three other anglers. Sometimes fishes amongst our group.
VERY honest,
VERY careful about the various Rules & Regs, and Polite to a Tee. I also happen to know that about that time period he, and a couple others I know, purchased several halibut directly from one of the commercial boats. In fact I helped set that transaction up and it was clearly all above board. And I pretty much think I know what his, and my position would be were anyone to label him as a poacher.
Best to get the facts straight before crying
Wolf is what I'm saying. And if you suspect an infraction,
CALL IT IN, as in
NOW! DFO
IS in the area, they
ARE concerned over this type of behavior, and they
WILL react in a timely manner.
Kinda wondering what "ticat" and / or "Hublocker" are going to come up with next...
Cheers,
Nog