Scumbag update 2025
reo reply :
Lake Erie bass trip costs southern anglers almost $50,000 in fines, restitution, 3 boats.
http://www.cleveland.com/outdoors/index.ssf/2010/06/lake_erie_bass_trip_costs_sout.html
senile1 reply :
Wow! That should send a message to anyone who wants to violate the wildlife code in Ohio.
J Francho reply :
This judge deserves a medal. Job well done!
b.Lee reply :
Justice served.
NateFollmer reply :
Good, there is no reason they needed that many fish! I don't care if they thought they could take their "week" limit (its called daily limit for a reason), 5 people do not need that many fish.
I find it funny that can't buy a license in 34 states anymore either, especially in their home states...HA
Paul Roberts reply :
QuoteThis judge deserves a medal. Job well done!
Jay S reply :
Got what they deserve! The need to do stuff like that for the guys who are doing that to stripers too.
evrgladesbasser reply :
A good reminder that fishing is a privelidge that can be taken away!
=Matt 5.0= reply :
Seriously? 151 fish????????????????
TrippyJai reply :
Good stuff...
90x reply :
QuoteGood, there is no reason they needed that many fish! I don't care if they thought they could take their "week" limit (its called daily limit for a reason), 5 people do not need that many fish.I find it funny that can't buy a license in 34 states anymore either, especially in their home states...HA
I always thought seniors could fish without a license.
Anyway, justice has been served. Maybe they'll do an episode of law and order.
SirSnookalot reply :
QuoteI always thought seniors could fish without a license.
In many states they can, providing they are over 65 and residents of the state they are fishing in.
Only 3 men were 65+ and none were residents.
BassThumb reply :
QuoteThis judge deserves a medal. Job well done!
Yeah, he really stuck it to them.
senko_77 reply :
I've been watching this story closely since three of the guys were close from where I'm from. I'm real happy the judge came down hard on them. I would really like to hear there side of the story, like why they thought or felt the need to keep that many, if they were aware of the laws, etc.
GonzoFishing reply :
We need that judge down here in So. Florida! I see scumbags breaking the law all the time >
RoLo reply :
QuoteWe need that judge down here in So. Florida! I see scumbags breaking the law all the time >
It behooves each of us to report any infractions we witness...that's our job.
The FWC cannot be everywhere at once, so it depends on you and me
to keep them abreast of violations and maximize their effectiveness in the field.
Most anglers and gunners tote a cellphone afield, below is the Wildlife Hotline in Florida:
1-888-404-3922 (24/7)
Roger
Crestliner2008 reply :
Sad part is that those folks caught were not kids! Most were as old as I am. Sorry state of affairs indeed.
reo reply :
QuoteI've been watching this story closely since three of the guys were close from where I'm from. I'm real happy the judge came down hard on them. I would really like to hear there side of the story, like why they thought or felt the need to keep that many, if they were aware of the laws, etc.
With all of the planning that goes into a trip like this; lodging or camping gear, food and beverage for the week, ferry for three rigs, the freezers, etc, I find it hard to believe that they could think that keeping 150 bass was legal, just sayin'. However, I also would be interested in their justifications.
Fishing Rhino reply :
Quote
QuoteWe need that judge down here in So. Florida! I see scumbags breaking the law all the time >It behooves each of us to report any infractions we witness...that's our job.
The FWC cannot be everywhere at once, so it depends on you and me
to keep them abreast of violations and maximize their effectiveness in the field.
Most anglers and gunners tote a cellphone afield, below is the Wildlife Hotline in Florida:
1-888-404-3922 (24/7)
Roger
There are several ways to skin a cat.
It was, and probably still is, common for some folks to leave their trash bags at the commercial town dock in Westport.
Several years ago someone left a half dozen trash bags on the dock beside my lobsterboat.
I found them there at about two in the morning as we were about to head out. After poking around in some of the bags I found junk mail addressed to them.
So, I took the trash bags about a mile away to a state highway and set them down around a traffic light.
They got a visit and a summons from the state police.
I know this because I plowed snow for the state, and asked the garage boss who was in charge of us if any of his crews found trash at the traffic light on the state highway.
When he said they did, I told him the story. He laughed and commended me for my creative way of handling the mess the slobs left for others to clean up.
The only time I've ever seen fines approaching those from the judge are those that were handed down to guys with egg bearing lobsters, or scrubbed lobsters.
Good for the judge.
Thirty-three other states, plus Ohio, means there are sixteen more states where they have no record.
There should be a nationalized system in place that shuts them out of every state for any egregious violation.
grimlin reply :
Quote"They said they faced the wrath of bass fishermen from around the country after the story got out," Barna said. "One guy was apprehensive about parking his truck at the court house in Port Clinton, worried his tires might be slashed."
This part made me LOL....
Good to see Justice was served.
garland7 reply :
Well Done!
jignfule reply :
QuoteI've been watching this story closely since three of the guys were close from where I'm from. I'm real happy the judge came down hard on them. I would really like to hear there side of the story, like why they thought or felt the need to keep that many, if they were aware of the laws, etc.
Really? How about this.Is there really a limit on bass? We just came up here for humanitarian reasons. We see all the hungry children in Tennesse and thought to ourselves, lets help them out. We could go fishing up north, bring all the fish back and contribute them to this great humanitarian effort and If this works we can contribute a bunch of ducks and geese this fall. we only wanted to help
DRhodes reply :
Justice Served
fishfordollars reply :
Good job by all. Way past time for a slap on the hand for breaking our game laws.
I wonder why they did not take their trucks. They were a part of the reason they were there and able to commit the crime. Should have taken every piece of equipment used in the offense.
bear7625 reply :
MORE SCUMBAGS!!
Last Updated: Wednesday, June 9, 2010 5:16 AM CDT
DNR cites Milwaukee-area men for gross overfishing.
Wisconsin wildlife officials have arrested 13 Milwaukee-area men for catching more than 2,238 fish on the Chippewa flowage.
Department of Natural Resources officials say the men were arrested on May 21. Warden Supervisor Rick Rosen declined to comment on the case, saying investigators are still looking into whether other people were involved
The fish included crappies and blue gills. DNR officials say wardens needed six hours to count all the fish.
The men, who range in age from 34 to 74, face up to $71,280 in total forfeitures and restitution. DNR spokesman Jim Bishop says they were part of a church group.
Bankbeater reply :
A "trip limit". Gimme a break.
RAMBLER reply :
Not bass fishing but still pretty bad. This is in northern Wisconsin.
Investigation continues on panfish poaching of 2,238 fish over limit on Chippewa Flowage
An investigation related to the May 21 arrest of 13 Milwaukee men for having 2,238 fish over their possession limit is continuing.
bear7625 reply :
The point is, it's happening with all species of fish and not just in Ohio or Wisconsin! We all probably can remember a time when we've seen fishermen, who have taken a limit of fish, back fishing the same day. When you see stories like Ohio and Wisconsin, it's hard to comprehend.
FutureSoldier reply :
QuoteQuote
QuoteWe need that judge down here in So. Florida! I see scumbags breaking the law all the time >It behooves each of us to report any infractions we witness...that's our job.
The FWC cannot be everywhere at once, so it depends on you and me
to keep them abreast of violations and maximize their effectiveness in the field.
Most anglers and gunners tote a cellphone afield, below is the Wildlife Hotline in Florida:
1-888-404-3922 (24/7)
Roger
There are several ways to skin a cat.
It was, and probably still is, common for some folks to leave their trash bags at the commercial town dock in Westport.
Several years ago someone left a half dozen trash bags on the dock beside my lobsterboat.
I found them there at about two in the morning as we were about to head out. After poking around in some of the bags I found junk mail addressed to them.
So, I took the trash bags about a mile away to a state highway and set them down around a traffic light.
They got a visit and a summons from the state police.
I know this because I plowed snow for the state, and asked the garage boss who was in charge of us if any of his crews found trash at the traffic light on the state highway.
When he said they did, I told him the story. He laughed and commended me for my creative way of handling the mess the slobs left for others to clean up.
The only time I've ever seen fines approaching those from the judge are those that were handed down to guys with egg bearing lobsters, or scrubbed lobsters.
Good for the judge.
Thirty-three other states, plus Ohio, means there are sixteen more states where they have no record.
There should be a nationalized system in place that shuts them out of every state for any egregious violation.
Well they got what they deserved. ;D
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