Raritan Bay poaching striped bass: must read !

[hammer4reel]

Originally Posted by JSBlue26

This is kinda related to the above post. Just last week a boat out of Point Pleasant did a sea trial in the ocean & happen to stumble across stripers. They caught and released every one. When they returned to the slip there was the game warden. They explained to the Warden what they did and were issued a citation because of the season being closed even though nothing was kept ! Just a heads up for all of us......and I Agree that a saltwater fishing license is not the answer. Honesty is, but unfortunately it’s rare these days with the bag & size limits. Hopefully it’ll discourage those who do poach any fish in NJ.

Season is not closed Oceanside , so that’s bogus.

[bigfishy]

Originally Posted by Duffman

I’m confused as to what season is closed and why they were issued a citation?

Only explanation is if they were admittedly past the eez

[Ol Pedro]

Originally Posted by Duffman

I’m confused as to what season is closed and why they were issued a citation?

Outside the EEZ? this is how I understand it. You can't fish for Stripers at all outside the EEZ. Not even catch and release. If you catch them incidentally you must release them immediately. If you possess legal Stripers you can't go outside the line to fish for other species. You can go outside the line catch other species first then fish for Stripers when you are back inside the line.

[Capt. Debbie]

Great idea Ron! Call it a "Dirt Bag Slot" allocation? LOL

Originally Posted by 1captainron

So the criminals win again, shut down Raritan bay to all the guys who make a living and the rec guys who do follow the rules so the scum bags can prosper. Maybe they will be allowed to Steal 8-10 fish a day and get a pass like the guys that are robbing the stores.

How about taking some of that FREE money off the table and hire a couple dozen officers. Without consequences their is No Law as we seem beyond that now.

Sounds about right.....

[Capt. Debbie]

I like that FL Ramp funding idea in NJ Shrimpman.

But how do you get your trailer and boat to the ramp with someone's house or Condos in front of that new and shiny ramp in NJ? LOL



[QUOTE=shrimpman steve;566418.... As far as Floridas license. You should see the free public ramps here. New, concrete, beautiful. Funded by licensing[/QUOTE]

[Duffman]

Originally Posted by bigfishy

Only explanation is if they were admittedly past the eez

So these guys get back to the dock, get interviewed by the CO and say “we striper fished today past the 3 mile line offshore for stripers today”

C’mon man

[Skolmann]

Originally Posted by Duffman

So these guys get back to the dock, get interviewed by the CO and say “we striper fished today past the 3 mile line offshore for stripers today”

C’mon man

Exactly my thoughts.

[bigfishy]

Originally Posted by Duffman

So these guys get back to the dock, get interviewed by the CO and say “we striper fished today past the 3 mile line offshore for stripers today”

C’mon man

How else can you explain the citation??Not a closed season....only out back...

[hartattack]

Maybe they didn't have their 2022 saltwater registry id's

[Duffman]

Originally Posted by bigfishy

How else can you explain the citation??Not a closed season....only out back...

Nah I get what your saying. The C’Mon man wasn’t directed to you I was just thinking out loud.