CeeJay Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 in SC, you won't get away with that very long because there seem to be so many game wardens. And if they have any idea you're an illegal they won't let you leave until you or someone else pays the fine on the spot. I went down the Wateree R last May or June and the stripers were off-limits (spawning run). There were some guys taking pics and releasing them. There were wardens all over the boat landing in Camden, SC. I got a written warning for not having a whistle in my kayak. I later found out it's illegal to even attempt to catch stripers with traditional striper lures during that season. Taking the pics was illegal too. I caught and released one on a craw crank. Wow it was illegal to take pics of the fish? Crazy stuff... Edit- Oh never mind, you mentioned the stripers were off-limits
Super User FishTank Posted July 24, 2015 Super User Posted July 24, 2015 You forgot to mention what happened when the authorities got there. This time nobody showed up as far as I know. About a month ago I was at the same lake and did see a guy get busted. He had no license, a bucket full of fish (catfish, blue gill, bass, and whatever else), and 6 rods set up (looked like 3 of these in pic below but more heavy duty) with electronic bite detectors. When the officer was done fining him and his buddy, he said it was over a $1000 between them. It's usually $125 for each violation and from what I can tell, most officers only write one ticket at a time. It's more of a slap on the wrist when they write one. In Indiana, they seem to be out to keep people safe and people in line and not out to just write tickets. These two though seemed like professional idiots.
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted July 25, 2015 Global Moderator Posted July 25, 2015 KDWPT posted on their Facebook page yesterday a guy was caught with 18 wipers over his limit. He was fined $208, not per fish, total. Didn't lose his gear, didn't lose his license, he got a speeding ticket for being a dozen and a half fish over his limit. $11.55 per fish, you can't get it fresh from the grocery store for that much. So basically if you're wanting to poach some fish come to Kansas, the state obviously isn't too worried about it.
Super User Lund Explorer Posted July 25, 2015 Super User Posted July 25, 2015 This time nobody showed up as far as I know. About a month ago I was at the same lake and did see a guy get busted. He had no license, a bucket full of fish (catfish, blue gill, bass, and whatever else), and 6 rods set up (looked like 3 of these in pic below but more heavy duty) with electronic bite detectors. When the officer was done fining him and his buddy, he said it was over a $1000 between them. It's usually $125 for each violation and from what I can tell, most officers only write one ticket at a time. It's more of a slap on the wrist when they write one. In Indiana, they seem to be out to keep people safe and people in line and not out to just write tickets. These two though seemed like professional idiots. Pretty Hi-Tech for a poacher.
Super User RoLo Posted July 25, 2015 Super User Posted July 25, 2015 This time nobody showed up as far as I know. About a month ago I was at the same lake and did see a guy get busted. He had no license, a bucket full of fish (catfish, blue gill, bass, and whatever else), and 6 rods set up (looked like 3 of these in pic below but more heavy duty) with electronic bite detectors. When the officer was done fining him and his buddy, he said it was over a $1000 between them. It's usually $125 for each violation and from what I can tell, most officers only write one ticket at a time. It's more of a slap on the wrist when they write one. In Indiana, they seem to be out to keep people safe and people in line and not out to just write tickets. These two though seemed like professional idiots. Looks like the bails are closed! It's hard not to picture a 20-lb carp versus a magazine rack. Roger 2
OntarioFishingGuy Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 Looks like the bails are closed! Hard not to picture a 20-lb carp versus a magazine rack. Roger They might be baitrunner reels. Or someone really wants to lose a rod. 1
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted July 25, 2015 Super User Posted July 25, 2015 This time nobody showed up as far as I know. About a month ago I was at the same lake and did see a guy get busted. He had no license, a bucket full of fish (catfish, blue gill, bass, and whatever else), and 6 rods set up (looked like 3 of these in pic below but more heavy duty) with electronic bite detectors. When the officer was done fining him and his buddy, he said it was over a $1000 between them. It's usually $125 for each violation and from what I can tell, most officers only write one ticket at a time. It's more of a slap on the wrist when they write one. In Indiana, they seem to be out to keep people safe and people in line and not out to just write tickets. These two though seemed like professional idiots. 1,000 bucks is quite a bit. At that, point, what's the point if you have the possibility of getting fined that much! Went to lake Michigan over the weekend, talked to a guy who was catching and releasing sheephead and walleye, on a blasebait. He caught a couple, not a lot... Then I see a group of Latinos, surf rods and live bait in hand, w/a stringer (yuck) full of sheephead and catfish. They had to have been way over there limit. Makes me sick
Super User J Francho Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 That rig posted is a pretty typical euro carp rig. And what does being Hispanic have to do with the story? What's the limit on cats and drum? There's no limit here, they're considered tough fish, not game fish.
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 That rig posted is a pretty typical euro carp rig. And what does being Hispanic have to do with the story? What's the limit on cats and drum? There's no limit here, they're considered tough fish, not game fish. Not trying to be a racist. Just seems to me like all the white guys seemed to be catching and releasing. I just don't care for that type of fishing I guess.
Rhino68W Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 i was told once of a really rich jerk off on a charter boat running his mouth all day...... the guide hooked a 5 gallon bucket on while the jerk was not paying attention and tossed into the ocean while trolling. Evidently they let this dude fight the bucket for over an hour until they cut if off and then talked about the big one that got away! he must have been using a Medium combo otherwise he would have boated that bucket.... That's amazing!!! Hahaha
Super User Lund Explorer Posted July 28, 2015 Super User Posted July 28, 2015 Not trying to be a racist. Just seems to me like all the white guys seemed to be catching and releasing. I just don't care for that type of fishing I guess. Maybe not trying, but most definitely succeeding. Think about it a little while longer and you may figure it out. Of course you being part of "all the white guys" might be an obstacle! 4
Super User MIbassyaker Posted July 28, 2015 Super User Posted July 28, 2015 Not trying to be a racist. Just seems to me like all the white guys seemed to be catching and releasing. I just don't care for that type of fishing I guess. I don't know where you're fishing, but I can assure you, there is definitely no shortage of "bucket fisherman" who are "white guys" 1
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted July 28, 2015 Super User Posted July 28, 2015 Maybe not trying, but most definitely succeeding. Think about it a little while longer and you may figure it out. Of course you being part of "all the white guys" might be an obstacle! Call me out if you wish, I was simply stating an observation I made at a particular pier on lake Michigan. Now please, continue to castigate me for sharing this observation. I apologize if you or anyone else. I don't know where you're fishing, but I can assure you, there is definitely no shortage of "bucket fisherman" who are "white guys"
Super User 00 mod Posted July 28, 2015 Super User Posted July 28, 2015 Racism in any form or fashion will not be tolerated here. We are done! Jeff 3
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