BassinBryce Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 So there is this pond in a subdivision right next to my subdivision that I fished regularly. I don't have a boat or my license and that the only place withing walking/biking distance. Anyway the pond is for residents only but I had permission from one of the residents and I have friends there so I figured I'd be fine. I was just fishing there having a pretty good day for this pond caught 4 in the half to one pound range and my first buzzbait fish of the year. I went home hot lunch and came back. Any way some lady decided age needed to drive over to the pond and ask us to leave and threatened to call the cops. So obviously we left, but now what do I do. I have nowhere to fish now and I need my fix. I guess it's my fault but what should I do now I mean I had permission but I guess that's not enough Quote
HeavyFisher Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 First off you really really need to get your fishing license otherwise your at risk of losing your fishing equipment if you get stopped. With license in hand I would go back to the spot you were fishing without bringing other friends with you unless those kids are apart of the subdivision that is aloud to fish there. From your story it seems like people in the community gave you permission to fish not you and your buddies. 2 Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted June 23, 2014 Super User Posted June 23, 2014 Sounds like you're in need of a license! You should really work on obtaining written permission from at least one if not more residents. When you have that and license in hand, return to pond and fish away. If she comes back just show her the written permission letter and then if she decides to call the cops so be it. Quote
BassinBryce Posted June 23, 2014 Author Posted June 23, 2014 First off you really really need to get your fishing license otherwise your at risk of losing your fishing equipment if you get stopped. With license in hand I would go back to the spot you were fishing without bringing other friends with you unless those kids are apart of the subdivision that is aloud to fish there. From your story it seems like people in the community gave you permission to fish not you and your buddies.I meant my drivers license I'm only 15 so I don't need a fishing license yet. When I go permission I was with my friend and it was kind of an accident cause one of the residents came over and said he knew we weren't from there but it's fine as long as we don't keep any fish or be annoying. Quote
HeavyFisher Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Oh big difference. Refer to Buzz Baits advice. Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted June 23, 2014 Super User Posted June 23, 2014 Those cops would be kinda annoyed that a woman drug them out there over a pond haha, yeah get written permission and you will be fine. Quote
BassinBryce Posted June 23, 2014 Author Posted June 23, 2014 Ok I think I'm gonna let it cool off a bit as in let them settle down I'm going to my soon anyway for a few week sand I'll be fishing at least two. Hopefully it works out Quote
JaxBasser Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 I got run off a lot from spots like that when I was younger. With all of the bad things 15 year olds can get into you'd think people wouldn't mind you fishing. 1 Quote
BassinBryce Posted June 23, 2014 Author Posted June 23, 2014 I got run off a lot from spots like that when I was younger. With all of the bad things 15 year olds can get into you'd think people wouldn't mind you fishing.Not positive that I read this right but I mean really I could be doing worse things. It's not like I hurt anyone or anything. Quote
teh_skeeze Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 I got run off a lot from spots like that when I was younger. With all of the bad things 15 year olds can get into you'd think people wouldn't mind you fishing. Some people have way too much time on their hands. When I was 19 I almost caught a criminal record for jumping a fence to play baseball. The only thing that saved me was the judge telling the cop "If jumping a fence to play baseball is a crime, then you are looking at a judge who is a criminal". At the same rate, I can understand why someone doesn't want people who aren't a part of the community fishing what is supposed to be a private pond. Slippery slope and all that. Quote
BassinBryce Posted June 23, 2014 Author Posted June 23, 2014 Some people have way too much time on their hands. When I was 19 I almost caught a criminal record for jumping a fence to play baseball. The only thing that saved me was the judge telling the cop "If jumping a fence to play baseball is a crime, then you are looking at a judge who is a criminal". At the same rate, I can understand why someone doesn't want people who aren't a part of the community fishing what is supposed to be a private pond. Slippery slope and all that. Yeah I get where they are coming from but at the same time I don't see why they would get so mad about something so small I mean she was furious Quote
teh_skeeze Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 First world problems. In her mind, you are destroying her way of life. She has an expectation that there won't be strangers wandering around the neighborhood. The man who you say granted you permission didn't really grant you permission. He just showed apathy towards the situation because he's probably a busy man and has better things to worry about. Next time just go with your friend who lives in the complex. You are now a guest. Quote
ClackerBuzz Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 he knew we weren't from there but it's fine as long as we don't keep any fish or be annoying. repeat this in a kind manner with a smile on your face to anyone that asks. tell her you're not littering, taking fish, doing drugs, leaving beer bottles etc. Quote
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