Skeet22 Posted August 26, 2010 Posted August 26, 2010 Last weekend while fishing a club tourney on my home lake I witnessed the LDWF stopping a guy 30 yards from where I was fishing who was reported by someone to the authorities for running fish to there camp. Here is the story. Release Date: 08/25/2010 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents cited two Jefferson parish men on Aug. 21 for allegedly possessing over the legal limit of bass in St. Charles Parish. The agents were conducting surveillance near Lake Cataouatche in St. Charles Parish when they observed Elvin J. Rome, 53, of Marrero, and Richard Doucet, 52, of Westwego, rapidly catching fish. The agents continued surveillance until the subjects stopped fishing and followed them to a camp. When the agents contacted the subjects, they discovered 92 black bass in their possession. The daily limit for largemouth bass is 10 per person. The penalty for over the limit of black bass is a fine up to $350, or jail time up to 30 days, or both plus court costs. A court order restitution for the value of the illegally taken fish will also be filed with the case. The fish were seized and later donated to a local charity. Agents involved in the investigation were Sgt. Ray Champagne, Senior Agent Tim Fox and Agent Terry Hicks. For more information, contact Capt. Stephen McManus at 504-284-2023 orsmcmanus@wlf.la.gov. 2010-E49 Quote
Shad_Master Posted August 26, 2010 Posted August 26, 2010 This has to do with crappie, not bass, but it is a similar situation. I was fishing on my lunch hour one day and noticed a car drive up to the launch ramp and park. After a few minutes, I noticed a small flat bottom boat headed to the dock. This lady got out of her car, walked out onto the dock - the guy in the boat handed her his basket loaded with crappie and she gave him an emplty one - she drove away and he headed back to fishing. Don't really know if this is considered illegal - but it ain't cool. Quote
Word Posted August 26, 2010 Posted August 26, 2010 In Ga, you must stop fishing for the species of fish you are fishing for the moment you keep your limit. I assume its about the same in La? Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted August 26, 2010 Super User Posted August 26, 2010 This has to do with crappie, not bass, but it is a similar situation. I was fishing on my lunch hour one day and noticed a car drive up to the launch ramp and park. After a few minutes, I noticed a small flat bottom boat headed to the dock. This lady got out of her car, walked out onto the dock - the guy in the boat handed her his basket loaded with crappie and she gave him an emplty one - she drove away and he headed back to fishing. Don't really know if this is considered illegal - but it ain't cool. as a bass fishermen, i say keep the crappies.... Quote
Super User Sam Posted August 27, 2010 Super User Posted August 27, 2010 Good job! Put the perps away for 30-days; make them watch tapes of Tulane football games 24-hours a day; and fine them the max plus the cost of the fish and court costs. I hope officials can confiscate their boat, too. Jerks. They are jerks. Put them away. > Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted August 27, 2010 Super User Posted August 27, 2010 What determines the value of the fish? Quote
ShaneK1990 Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 At least the fish went to a good cause. But that's ridiculous! Quote
Shad_Master Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 This has to do with crappie, not bass, but it is a similar situation. I was fishing on my lunch hour one day and noticed a car drive up to the launch ramp and park. After a few minutes, I noticed a small flat bottom boat headed to the dock. This lady got out of her car, walked out onto the dock - the guy in the boat handed her his basket loaded with crappie and she gave him an emplty one - she drove away and he headed back to fishing. Don't really know if this is considered illegal - but it ain't cool. as a bass fishermen, i say keep the crappies.... The problem is that crappies are a part of the food chain for bass in this lake and in others as well. Quote
motomania Posted August 29, 2010 Posted August 29, 2010 That's a shame. I say give 'em the 30 days. Clowns! :'( :-/ Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted August 30, 2010 Super User Posted August 30, 2010 Good job! Put the perps away for 30-days; make them watch tapes of Tulane football games 24-hours a day; and fine them the max plus the cost of the fish and court costs. I hope officials can confiscate their boat, too. Jerks. They are jerks. Put them away. > Why not reruns of Beat Charlie Moore? Quote
CAdeltaLipRipper Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 thats pretty dumb they shood of stopped them in the middle instead of letting 82 other bass die. Quote
Dr. Watson Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 that's pretty ridiculous, btw how do you give fish to charity? how did they keep them alive? Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted September 1, 2010 Super User Posted September 1, 2010 that's pretty ridiculous, btw how do you give fish to charity? how did they keep them alive? I think he meant donate the fillets of it for eating purposes. Quote
bassmedic46 Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 I agree, Why didn't they stop them at 10, They should be jailed and have to watch Charlie Moore for 24hrs every day of their time. Quote
kikstand454 Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 ""I agree, Why didn't they stop them at 10, They should be jailed and have to watch Charlie Moore for 24hrs every day of their time." no no i think the situation was that they were going out and catching ten bass... then taking them back to a camp. then going back out. ive heard of people doing this all the time. i hope they all get arrested. regulations are there for a reason.... many and i mean many people i have talked to think they are a suggestion. i cant tell you how many times ive told someone i caught a 30in. redfish and they said "what?! you put it back?! if i catch a fish its going to the house." etc. hope those people and everyone like them go to jail. Quote
FishingBuds Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 Good job! Put the perps away for 30-days; make them watch tapes of Tulane football games 24-hours a day; and fine them the max plus the cost of the fish and court costs. I hope officials can confiscate their boat, too. Jerks. They are jerks. Put them away. > Why not reruns of Beat Charlie Moore? 24hrs of big time rush, Icarly and miley cyrus Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted September 2, 2010 Super User Posted September 2, 2010 Good job! Put the perps away for 30-days; make them watch tapes of Tulane football games 24-hours a day; and fine them the max plus the cost of the fish and court costs. I hope officials can confiscate their boat, too. Jerks. They are jerks. Put them away. > Why not reruns of Beat Charlie Moore? 24hrs of big time rush, Icarly and miley cyrus I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemies Quote
CAdeltaLipRipper Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 Good job! Put the perps away for 30-days; make them watch tapes of Tulane football games 24-hours a day; and fine them the max plus the cost of the fish and court costs. I hope officials can confiscate their boat, too. Jerks. They are jerks. Put them away. > Why not reruns of Beat Charlie Moore? 24hrs of big time rush, Icarly and miley cyrus hey i carlys not bad ;D Quote
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