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DEVOREFLYER
11-06-2014, 07:35 AM
Yes you read it right I am a "Pissed Off Fisherman". Why you ask? Well many that fish are either stupid, ignorant or just plain law breakers.

Hardly a fishing trip goes by that we don't see someone breaking the law (over limit, undersized fish, illegal method of take and the list goes on and on).

We see posts for information on this web site that the answer is in the Fishing Regulations Handbook. Geeze maybe you should get a copy and read it. https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Regulations

I am almost to the point that perhaps a test should be given to get a Fishing or Hunting license, not unlike the test you have to take to get a drivers license.

So the question begs is it stupidity, ignorance or just purposeful law breaking.

Rant over.

MikesOcean
11-06-2014, 07:53 AM
Devore, don't hold back your feelings.

Tell us how you really feel! Lol.

Monkey see Monkey do!

But I hear ya about the anger.

Unfortunately we can only educate the ignorant people.

Well....stupidity you can't do anything about.

And law breakers will always be law breakers.

But keep this going! I really want to hear how angry you are Dev!! Haha

twin22s
11-06-2014, 08:10 AM
I keep CAL-TIP on speed dial on my cell phone, but unless it is a serious infraction ie. gross over-limit of undersized lobster, or killing and keeping a black sea bass, they never show.
We have all considered going all Vigilante and stealing there illegal catch and releasing all the poor fish for the none poachers to catch but our respect for the law and due process gets the better of us and we just shake our heads and continue our day too pissed off to concentrate on our own fishing.

PS. I have never seen a Game warden at a city park lake, and rarely see them anywhere. I assume because of budget cuts there just aren't many of them out there.

etucker1959
11-06-2014, 08:26 AM
I keep CAL-TIP on speed dial on my cell phone, but unless it is a serious infraction ie. gross over-limit of undersized lobster, or killing and keeping a black sea bass, they never show.
We have all considered going all Vigilante and stealing there illegal catch and releasing all the poor fish for the none poachers to catch but our respect for the law and due process gets the better of us and we just shake our heads and continue our day too pissed off to concentrate on our own fishing.

PS. I have never seen a Game warden at a city park lake, and rarely see them anywhere. I assume because of budget cuts there just aren't many of them out there.

They are around, they just choose where they want to be. I have my favorite story of where Game Wardens are in the summer time. They could be busting Catfish Poachers in the city park lakes, BUT NO!!!!! their all at the beach checking private boat's for short and cleaned Halibut and Calico Bass.

cutbait
11-06-2014, 09:09 AM
Rugdoc hates me

seal
11-06-2014, 09:10 AM
So the question begs is it stupidity, ignorance or just purposeful law breaking.

All of the above!

Lot's of wannabe internet stars will do anything to catch that big striper or trout (they think they're going to be professionals, prostaff members). One of the reasons snagging is so rampant for trout, snag a big fish or 2 and your a prostaff member! Then there are others that fall into that "monkey see monkey do" attitude that was already mentioned.

It doesn't really matter that when we correct somebody's illegal fishing methods on this site, many will still do it cause well everybody else is what the hell why not!? It's so easy to get away with too because of the lack of resources, to many I guess it's like a traffic ticket, no big deal.

I was taught as I'm sure you were Devo that you read the regs. because there are a lot of them. Some will argue the regs. are stupid at times and things like chumming, shad netting with cast nets, live bait use etc.. are allowed in other states, yet they don't understand that every states circumstances are different.

It's giving fishermen a bad name at some lakes. I know at Silverwood the way it's managed has completely changed in the last 3 years, there is a new superintendent but the problems really started with a wave of fishermen that started coming to the lake from other lakes where those activities were prevalent.

You're singing my song!

DEVOREFLYER
11-06-2014, 09:29 AM
Seal I hear ya. Over 20 years ago a buddy and I were Pheasant hunting near Blythe and came across two other hunters. We asked them how they were doing and they said they only shot two but they could not get them to fly and shot them on the ground. We thought what a bunch of dicks, then they proudly showed us the birds. They had shot two Roadrunners, WTF you can't tell the difference between a Pheasant and a Roadrunner. Yip we were right "DICKS"............

People that hunt or fish and can't identify the specie's or the rules have no business participating in the sport.

cutbait
11-06-2014, 09:37 AM
Seal I hear ya. Over 20 years ago a buddy and I were Pheasant hunting near Blythe and came across two other hunters. We asked them how they were doing and they said they only shot two but they could not get them to fly and shot them on the ground. We thought what a bunch of dicks, then they proudly showed us the birds. They had shot two Roadrunners, WTF you can't tell the difference between a Pheasant and a Roadrunner. Yip we were right "DICKS"............

People that hunt or fish and can't identify the specie's or the rules have no business participating in the sport.
Now that's funny.... I don't care who you are

seal
11-06-2014, 09:38 AM
What are the chances those two "hunters" didn't have a hunting license?

Man didn't they ever see the cartoon? Beep beep!

Stumpknocker
11-06-2014, 10:08 AM
Seal I hear ya. Over 20 years ago a buddy and I were Pheasant hunting near Blythe and came across two other hunters. We asked them how they were doing and they said they only shot two but they could not get them to fly and shot them on the ground. We thought what a bunch of dicks, then they proudly showed us the birds. They had shot two Roadrunners, WTF you can't tell the difference between a Pheasant and a Roadrunner. Yip we were right "DICKS"............

People that hunt or fish and can't identify the specie's or the rules have no business participating in the sport.

I wonder if they ate them...and if they were any good?

HawgZWylde
11-06-2014, 10:19 AM
What are the chances those two "hunters" didn't have a hunting license?

Man didn't they ever see the cartoon? Beep beep!

You're probably right about them lacking hunting licenses but what makes you think they didn't see the cartoon and weren't on Wyle E. Coyote's side? I was. I wanted that mangy mutt to obliterate that arrogant, elitist, sticks his tongue out at everyone bird. Those two saw that opportunity and acted in revenge!

On a serious note, I'm sure they knew what they had, they couldn't possibly be that dumb. I just wonder what they were going to do with them, there's almost 0 meat on those birds...

cutbait
11-06-2014, 11:55 AM
Will E. Coyote was the best cartoon ever made. Debatable but boy it was good

CrouchingNinjaHiddenFish
11-10-2014, 01:19 PM
DEVORE - "Well many that fish are either stupid, ignorant or just plain law breakers."

So which one do you fall under?

City Dad
11-10-2014, 01:37 PM
So the question begs is it stupidity, ignorance or just purposeful law breaking...

All three... and you forgot selfishness - all of which stem from crappy or non-existent role models.

etucker1959
11-10-2014, 02:15 PM
Will E. Coyote was the best cartoon ever made. Debatable but boy it was good

My favorite Will E. Coyote cartoon of all times was the only one he talked in. His quarry wasn't even the roadrunner but Bugs Bunny. He called himself Will E. Coyote super genius. When I'm feeling really arrogant with my friends, I call myself "Will E. Coyote super genius!!!!!"

etucker1959
11-10-2014, 02:16 PM
Will E. Coyote was the best cartoon ever made. Debatable but boy it was good

My favorite Will E. Coyote cartoon of all times was the only one he talked in. His quarry wasn't even the roadrunner but Bugs Bunny. He called himself Will E. Coyote super genius. When I'm feeling really arrogant with my friends, I call myself "Will E. Coyote super genius!!!!!"

DEVOREFLYER
11-10-2014, 03:05 PM
DEVORE - "Well many that fish are either stupid, ignorant or just plain law breakers."

So which one do you fall under?

None of the above and I said "Many" and not "All". So the question begs where do you fall?????

Ignorance can be corrected if one seeks knowledge or answers, stupidity is continuing to do something when you know it is wrong, and law breakers need no explanation.

CrouchingNinjaHiddenFish
11-11-2014, 10:43 AM
I fall under the ones who catch and respect other fishers and fish. ( not listed )

edit- I was just telling a little joke, sorry if I offended.

DEVOREFLYER
11-11-2014, 03:43 PM
Not offended and that is why I stated in the original post "Many" and not "All".
Good to see that are one of the "Good Guys" and respect our valuable fisheries.

NFCD I
11-12-2014, 06:53 AM
I wonder if they ate them...and if they were any good?

I heard they taste like Spotted Owl, with a hint of Bald Eagle mixed in.

NFCD I
11-12-2014, 06:57 AM
My big ***** is the way fishermen snag shad at Skinner during the spawn. On any given day during the spawn, you'll see a dozen boats snagging them for striper bait.

Tom
11-14-2014, 06:38 PM
Yes you read it right I am a "Pissed Off Fisherman". Why you ask? Well many that fish are either stupid, ignorant or just plain law breakers.

Hardly a fishing trip goes by that we don't see someone breaking the law (over limit, undersized fish, illegal method of take and the list goes on and on).

We see posts for information on this web site that the answer is in the Fishing Regulations Handbook. Geeze maybe you should get a copy and read it. https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Regulations

I am almost to the point that perhaps a test should be given to get a Fishing or Hunting license, not unlike the test you have to take to get a drivers license.

So the question begs is it stupidity, ignorance or just purposeful law breaking.

Rant over.

I am in 100% Agreement
Sick of it
From Boat operation to Fishing Violations Plain sick of it

Tom