reo Posted June 4, 2010 Posted June 4, 2010 Lake Erie bass trip costs southern anglers almost $50,000 in fines, restitution, 3 boats. http://www.cleveland.com/outdoors/index.ssf/2010/06/lake_erie_bass_trip_costs_sout.html Quote
Super User senile1 Posted June 4, 2010 Super User Posted June 4, 2010 Wow! That should send a message to anyone who wants to violate the wildlife code in Ohio. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted June 4, 2010 Super User Posted June 4, 2010 This judge deserves a medal. Job well done! Quote
NateFollmer Posted June 4, 2010 Posted June 4, 2010 Good, there is no reason they needed that many fish! I don't care if they thought they could take their "week" limit (its called daily limit for a reason), 5 people do not need that many fish. I find it funny that can't buy a license in 34 states anymore either, especially in their home states...HA Quote
Super User Paul Roberts Posted June 4, 2010 Super User Posted June 4, 2010 This judge deserves a medal. Job well done! Quote
Jay S Posted June 4, 2010 Posted June 4, 2010 Got what they deserve! The need to do stuff like that for the guys who are doing that to stripers too. Quote
evrgladesbasser Posted June 4, 2010 Posted June 4, 2010 A good reminder that fishing is a privelidge that can be taken away! Quote
90x Posted June 5, 2010 Posted June 5, 2010 Good, there is no reason they needed that many fish! I don't care if they thought they could take their "week" limit (its called daily limit for a reason), 5 people do not need that many fish. I find it funny that can't buy a license in 34 states anymore either, especially in their home states...HA I always thought seniors could fish without a license. Anyway, justice has been served. Maybe they'll do an episode of law and order. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted June 5, 2010 Super User Posted June 5, 2010 I always thought seniors could fish without a license. In many states they can, providing they are over 65 and residents of the state they are fishing in. Only 3 men were 65+ and none were residents. Quote
BassThumb Posted June 5, 2010 Posted June 5, 2010 This judge deserves a medal. Job well done! Yeah, he really stuck it to them. Quote
senko_77 Posted June 5, 2010 Posted June 5, 2010 I've been watching this story closely since three of the guys were close from where I'm from. I'm real happy the judge came down hard on them. I would really like to hear there side of the story, like why they thought or felt the need to keep that many, if they were aware of the laws, etc. Quote
GonzoFishing Posted June 5, 2010 Posted June 5, 2010 We need that judge down here in So. Florida! I see scumbags breaking the law all the time > Quote
Super User RoLo Posted June 5, 2010 Super User Posted June 5, 2010 We need that judge down here in So. Florida! I see scumbags breaking the law all the time > It behooves each of us to report any infractions we witness...that's our job. The FWC cannot be everywhere at once, so it depends on you and me to keep them abreast of violations and maximize their effectiveness in the field. Most anglers and gunners tote a cellphone afield, below is the Wildlife Hotline in Florida: 1-888-404-3922 (24/7) Roger Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted June 6, 2010 Super User Posted June 6, 2010 Sad part is that those folks caught were not kids! Most were as old as I am. Sorry state of affairs indeed. Quote
reo Posted June 6, 2010 Author Posted June 6, 2010 I've been watching this story closely since three of the guys were close from where I'm from. I'm real happy the judge came down hard on them. I would really like to hear there side of the story, like why they thought or felt the need to keep that many, if they were aware of the laws, etc. With all of the planning that goes into a trip like this; lodging or camping gear, food and beverage for the week, ferry for three rigs, the freezers, etc, I find it hard to believe that they could think that keeping 150 bass was legal, just sayin'. However, I also would be interested in their justifications. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted June 6, 2010 Super User Posted June 6, 2010 We need that judge down here in So. Florida! I see scumbags breaking the law all the time > It behooves each of us to report any infractions we witness...that's our job. The FWC cannot be everywhere at once, so it depends on you and me to keep them abreast of violations and maximize their effectiveness in the field. Most anglers and gunners tote a cellphone afield, below is the Wildlife Hotline in Florida: 1-888-404-3922 (24/7) Roger There are several ways to skin a cat. It was, and probably still is, common for some folks to leave their trash bags at the commercial town dock in Westport. Several years ago someone left a half dozen trash bags on the dock beside my lobsterboat. I found them there at about two in the morning as we were about to head out. After poking around in some of the bags I found junk mail addressed to them. So, I took the trash bags about a mile away to a state highway and set them down around a traffic light. They got a visit and a summons from the state police. I know this because I plowed snow for the state, and asked the garage boss who was in charge of us if any of his crews found trash at the traffic light on the state highway. When he said they did, I told him the story. He laughed and commended me for my creative way of handling the mess the slobs left for others to clean up. The only time I've ever seen fines approaching those from the judge are those that were handed down to guys with egg bearing lobsters, or scrubbed lobsters. Good for the judge. Thirty-three other states, plus Ohio, means there are sixteen more states where they have no record. There should be a nationalized system in place that shuts them out of every state for any egregious violation. Quote
Super User grimlin Posted June 6, 2010 Super User Posted June 6, 2010 "They said they faced the wrath of bass fishermen from around the country after the story got out," Barna said. "One guy was apprehensive about parking his truck at the court house in Port Clinton, worried his tires might be slashed." This part made me LOL.... Good to see Justice was served. Quote
jignfule Posted June 8, 2010 Posted June 8, 2010 I've been watching this story closely since three of the guys were close from where I'm from. I'm real happy the judge came down hard on them. I would really like to hear there side of the story, like why they thought or felt the need to keep that many, if they were aware of the laws, etc. Really? How about this.Is there really a limit on bass? We just came up here for humanitarian reasons. We see all the hungry children in Tennesse and thought to ourselves, lets help them out. We could go fishing up north, bring all the fish back and contribute them to this great humanitarian effort and If this works we can contribute a bunch of ducks and geese this fall. we only wanted to help Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted June 9, 2010 Super User Posted June 9, 2010 Good job by all. Way past time for a slap on the hand for breaking our game laws. I wonder why they did not take their trucks. They were a part of the reason they were there and able to commit the crime. Should have taken every piece of equipment used in the offense. Quote
bear7625 Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 MORE SCUMBAGS!! Last Updated: Wednesday, June 9, 2010 5:16 AM CDT DNR cites Milwaukee-area men for gross overfishing. Wisconsin wildlife officials have arrested 13 Milwaukee-area men for catching more than 2,238 fish on the Chippewa flowage. Department of Natural Resources officials say the men were arrested on May 21. Warden Supervisor Rick Rosen declined to comment on the case, saying investigators are still looking into whether other people were involved The fish included crappies and blue gills. DNR officials say wardens needed six hours to count all the fish. The men, who range in age from 34 to 74, face up to $71,280 in total forfeitures and restitution. DNR spokesman Jim Bishop says they were part of a church group. Quote
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