Other than trying to drive the price for guided trips out of the market I don't see where this is going to have any impact on the lake pressure.

Outside of that argument, I haven't seen the need to change or regulate the guide industry. If they decide to operate without insurance, then that's they assume the massive amount of risk involved. Even with a waiver you can sue for negligence in our state and with out insurance, the cap on that lawsuit can be astronomical. As in everything and then some.

The arguement for an OUPV(six pack) license is moot unless you guide on the Any of the Tennessee River lakes or Tenn/Tom pools. The CG has no jurisdiction over landlocked impoundments outside of the inland waterway system.

I would gladly see a hike in in-state and a double hike in out-of-state license fees if they need additional money to regulate and enforce laws on our fisheries. I'll pay my share before I drop such a burden on another mans livelihood. That's exactly what Louisiana and Florida do.

Regulations are why a guided crappie trip costs $250-$450 and an inshore trip for specks and reds runs you $900-$1500. The guides themselves make about the same profit.


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