Possible Future Lobster Regs - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 10-28-2014, 08:20 PM

I like the hole punch/clip idea, that would really curb illegal commercialization...

Cbad Mike · 10-28-2014, 09:36 PM

Thanks Jim for always taking the time to educate us and for keeping us up to date on everything.

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danjor · 10-29-2014, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

I like the hole punch/clip idea, that would really curb illegal commercialization...

i don't believe this will work. If they are poaching they arnt going to hole punch them they would just sell them like they normally do. And on the other hand that opens it up to people hole punching and releasing to prevent commercial catch which would be bad but I could see it happening.

ful-rac · 10-29-2014, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by danjor

i don't believe this will work. If they are poaching they arnt going to hole punch them they would just sell them like they normally do. And on the other hand that opens it up to people hole punching and releasing to prevent commercial catch which would be bad but I could see it happening.

Your right there's nothing that's gonna stop poachers completely....short of the firing squad...and even then it probably wouldn't stop them...but if we can make it easier for law enforcement to differentiate between the legitimate hooper/diver and the poacher, it might be worth it to punch a little hole in the tail. The poachers might not get caught the first time or the second time or the tenth time but eventually they will get caught, and that's the point.

danjor · 10-29-2014, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Your right there's nothing that's gonna stop poachers completely....short of the firing squad...and even then it probably wouldn't stop them...but if we can make it easier for law enforcement to differentiate between the legitimate hooper and the poacher, it might be worth it to punch a little hole in the tail. The poachers might not get caught the first time or the second time or the tenth time but eventually they will get caught, and that's the point.

Well if it will help I have no problem punching a hole in a bugs tail.

skrilla · 10-29-2014, 08:58 AM

I see your 6am start time and raise you a 6am finish time. That or reduce the cost of my lobster card by 6 hours worth.

ctfphoto · 10-29-2014, 09:29 AM

The 12:01 start time REDUCES the rush and is safer, IMO!.

I have hooped both at 12:01 and at sunset on the opener. Way more packed on Sat night then on Fri night (Sat AM). Being able to go Friday night means you wont be there on Sat night with the huge crowds. Making a 6 AM start time would make it way more dangerous Sat Night.

10-28-2014, 08:20 PM	#1
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	I like the hole punch/clip idea, that would really curb illegal commercialization... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

10-28-2014, 09:36 PM	#2
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Thanks Jim for always taking the time to educate us and for keeping us up to date on everything. I have one word for Paul Romanowski....... WHAAAAAAAAA. __________________ [SIGPIC]

10-29-2014, 08:58 AM	#6
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	I see your 6am start time and raise you a 6am finish time. That or reduce the cost of my lobster card by 6 hours worth. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

10-29-2014, 09:29 AM	#7
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	The 12:01 start time REDUCES the rush and is safer, IMO!. I have hooped both at 12:01 and at sunset on the opener. Way more packed on Sat night then on Fri night (Sat AM). Being able to go Friday night means you wont be there on Sat night with the huge crowds. Making a 6 AM start time would make it way more dangerous Sat Night.