My missus loves to eat fish, so as long as I bring some home, I can go out again next time!
Lately Ive been doing ok, touch wood.
12 mths ago, I had many fruitless trips because I targeted jacks only. I think everyone on ausfish felt sorry for me, cos they all heard about it.....the wife even muttered 'give up fishing'! Thats when I changed target species.
I'll do the same in the next warm season, but now I know where to find a flatty, bream, squire, cod, and tailor, so I have lots of backup plans.
Havent had to resort to the seafood shop on the way home for a long time now, but I think cheating is ok if it gets you more fishing time.
All's fair in love and war....
Andrew