There Looking To Ban Soft Baits

[rubone47]

PLEASE COPY AND PASTE ON ALL SITES GUYS
http://keepamericafishing.salsalabs.com/o/6394/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=4100

[joerosa1]

Thank for sharing....it is amazing the legislation the crazy anti-fishing establishment is trying to push.

[Captain Rich]

Done- Thanks

[Jay]

First lead, now soft baits! :mad: :confused:

[Bucktailboys.com]

Done - Thanks for sharing. How am I going to catch my fish without gulp :confused:

[007Hookem]

Signed the petition.... who thinks this shit up...just when you thought you heard it all.......start stockpiling the gulp now!!!!!

[007Hookem]

Signed the petition.... who thinks this shit up...just when you thought you heard it all.......start stockpiling the gulp now!!!!!

[bulletbob]

This bullshit is getting out of hand....Thats what we get for electing "big government" politicians that want to regulate the lives of individuals to conform to their vision of some half assed utopia.... bob

[devildogski]

[QUOTE=007Hookem]Signed the petition.... who thinks this shit up...just when you thought you heard it all.......start stockpiling the gulp now!!!!![/QUOTE

why stock up if they get banned you just wasted your money

[Fishguts]

This bullshit is getting out of hand....Thats what we get for electing "big government" politicians that want to regulate the lives of individuals to conform to their vision of some half assed utopia.... bob

Now this is funny. Your post is awesome. Paul Davis is who sponsored the bill. Yep you guessed it ............ Drum roll please...... He is a proud member of the GOP . LOL nothing says "big government " like a Maine GOP house rep.

[Pennsy Guy]

Done...

[Madgriffer]

Done.

[Sharkyispy]

This has been surfacing on Facebook as well. The legislation is currently proposed for the state of Maine. It will only be a matter of time before other states see fit to adopt this as well. Supporting Keep America Fishing's efforts will help to get out in front of this before it becomes a state to state issue. Can't imagine not using GULP here or DOA products in FLA if this becomes widespread reality. What's next? Epoxy or lure finishes???:eek:

[stevelikes2fish]

Done!

[007Hookem]

[QUOTE=007Hookem]Signed the petition.... who thinks this shit up...just when you thought you heard it all.......start stockpiling the gulp now!!!!![/QUOTE

why stock up if they get banned you just wasted your money


Just a little sarcasm Dogski.....but if I did stock up and it was banned I promise I wouldn't use it....scouts honor;)

[Blind Squirrel]

Now this is funny. Your post is awesome. Paul Davis is who sponsored the bill. Yep you guessed it ............ Drum roll please...... He is a proud member of the GOP . LOL nothing says "big government " like a Maine GOP house rep.
He's also an "avid hunter, fisherman, and snowmobiler," according to his web site (http://www.maine.gov/legis/house_gop/_reps/rep.php?rep=davis&story_title=Maine%20House%20GOP:%20Meet%20Rep.%20P aul%20Davis). It doesn't seem to make much sense, but I'd like to see his rationale for it instead of all the (predictable and probably warranted) Internet outrage. Tough to search on his site, but there must be a position paper somewhere.
Banning biodegradable lures is especially puzzling.

[Fishguts]

Thank for sharing....it is amazing the legislation the crazy anti-fishing establishment is trying to push.

By chance did you take the time to see who the "anti fishing establishment " is prior to signing and making this post?.........The bills sponsor is a Maine state REPUBLICAN house member who is also member of just about every pro fishing and hunting and fishing group in the state of Maine.

[Skolmann]

Done

[aduma1107]

Signed and sent.

[HDMarc]

Done:mad:

[Blind Squirrel]

This whole thing smells funny to me. I clicked the "Contact Us" link at the top of the Keep America Fishing home page and asked them for more specifics on the alleged bill, and they haven't responded for 2 days. They also have a big "Donate" link there, and drumming up business on the site, plus getting names and addresses of fishermen, could be their real motivation.
I also contacted the Maine legislator who supposedly sponsored the alleged bill, and he hasn't replied in 2 days either, but may be unavailable or something. There's no rhyme or reason for what's described in the OP and creating outrage all over the Internet, and I'm wondering if it's just another urban legend. I just get swamped with people raising hell about it when I Google search it, and on the congressman's own web page, there was no proposed Maine legislation at all on the specified date, nor does searching of the topic bring up any hits.
I'll update on here if either of my emails is answered.

[bulletbob]

By chance did you take the time to see who the "anti fishing establishment " is prior to signing and making this post?.........The bills sponsor is a Maine state REPUBLICAN house member who is also member of just about every pro fishing and hunting and fishing group in the state of Maine.

Thats man is NOT a ""Republican"".. he's RINO.. Look it up.. He's NOT conservative... this is a bullshit bill, written by an idiot. He needs to get his filthy hands OFF of my life and the lives of others that want to have the freedom to enjoy the outdoors.. They are coming for your guns, make no mistake, and as you can see, even your fish hooks aren't really safe...

We haven't seen the last of this sort of thing either.. get used to it....

[Blind Squirrel]

Thats man is NOT a ""Republican"".. he's RINO.. Look it up.. He's NOT conservative... this is a bullshit bill, written by an idiot. He needs to get his filthy hands OFF of my life and the lives of others that want to have the freedom to enjoy the outdoors.. They are coming for your guns, make no mistake, and as you can see, even your fish hooks aren't really safe...

We haven't seen the last of this sort of thing either.. get used to it....
Have you been able to verify this story independently of the Keep America Fishing story, BB? I've tried contacting the Maine representative in question and the fishing site, and have not gotten anything back yet.
I think it's very possible that K.A.F. is just trying to increase traffic on its web site and compile a nice long list of names and addresses of known fishermen.
This is the Internet, yanno...:rolleyes: