Great Story Fongster...The party boat experience is one that I seriously enjoy. Some of the skippers you come across are straight up irritating and short sighted, while others are incredibley good guides and teachers. One skipper I really liked, his name was Merit Mcray. He used to skipper the Seahawk LXV out of Santa Barbara. He always did his best to pit you on fish and kept a smile on his face. Some of the old school skippers you meet are just that, old school. I hope they can understand the reality of C&R fishing and realize it is a vital step in keeping the fun alive. I keep some fish to eat and feel that it is OK but the days of filling the freezer after every trip are over.