Just watched a local programming Alaska fishing show advertising Waterfall Resort.

The guide netted the King, dropped it on the deck, let it flop around while debating how close it was to the minimum length (28" I think) measured it on the transom while the fish's silver scales and slime were peeling off all over the place before they decided it was too small and threw it back.

They appeared to have no problem finding fish so I don't think they should have brought it in the boat if there was any question.

Publicity can be a double edged-sword!