Coast Guard will step up striped bass poaching patrols - Page 2 - NJFishing.com Your Best Online Source for Fishing Information in New Jersey

squan63 · #11 11-11-2014, 09:33 PM

The only time anyone wants to see the coastguard is when they r sinking or in the water.the 3 mile deal was for the southern bass states wintering bass when it was implemented.

shrimpman steve · #12 11-12-2014, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluefish

oh goody goody, so if I float over the 3 mile line and have a bass I'm a criminal but if unlimited numbers of new friends float over the Rio Grande illegally they are fed/housed /schooled/receive medical benefits etc and given amnesty. sounds right to me. I realize this is not a new law but this just further highlights how idiotic the current law is. Not to mention the waste of the Coast Guard as a resource for legitimate items of safety and security.

You are so right

bunker dunker · #13 11-12-2014, 08:08 AM

Coast guard...........fish patrol,i'm not getting it.

Capt. Debbie · #14 11-12-2014, 10:06 AM

So the USCG is enforcing it. So? It's Federal Law so states can't. Most Coasties are sitting inside the station anyway for most if not all of the day. Big deal. They are on water during the day. That's a good thing.

I'm not sure how many illegal immigrants come in through Raritan Bay? I guess they must have fallen off their cruise ship? LMAO! 98% of Illegals come in on plane and overstay around here.

It's a good thing, the feds enforce fed law. We complain about poachers and stealing undersized fish, yet we complain if they enforce it? Which is crazier? They persons enforcing or those complaining?

bunker dunker · #15 11-12-2014, 10:57 AM

wow!!! can't have an opinion around here anymore with out someone starting
the name calling.looking for "striper pochers" or maybe stopping some of the
heroin that comes in everyday.

shrimpman steve · #16 11-12-2014, 11:17 AM

I have no problem with the coasties. They do a Heroes job. I have a problem with the way they are used.

fishguy · #17 11-12-2014, 05:08 PM

I'm not sure why stripers get special treatment in federal waters but every other fish doesn't.
You can catch fluke at the Bug Light or the Mud but not bass? Why?
I have no beef with the Coast Guard but I feel like its a waste of tax revenue to chase around recreational fisherman for a few fish.

Blackfish Doug · #18 11-12-2014, 05:51 PM

I feel that if somebody is in danger & needs rescue & the coast guard is too busy with checking fish a life can be lost. I really think this should be the job of the dec not the coast guard. Think about how much money this operation costs it's rediculous.

h2ogonj · #19 11-12-2014, 05:59 PM

maybe they can get a border patrol agent on there to check the basses paper work that way we know for sure they are not getting to the docks illegally.

I have no problem with them enforcing the three mile law but don't bother me a 1/2 mile off the beach

1captainron · #20 11-12-2014, 06:02 PM

Should be looking "INSHORE" for the real Scumbags!! Watched a Charter boat gaff short fish, then toss them in the cooler while I was tossing back 27 3/4 inch fish with my customers wondering why! Then they have the balls to say they limited out while their customers haven't a clue.

This is what it's come too, Thanks to our beloved Government!
Extend the EE-ZONE to 7 miles like they did in the Gulf, cuts down on the Patrols, saves the Government money over a bullshit cause, we get to actually catch and keep some nice fish, stay in business, and everyone is Happy.

Maybe in my life time, but I doubt it.