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Originally Posted by clambelly
there are over 7000 striped bass permits issued in massachusetts.
when you see that fleet, i bet you could pick out which guys are actually commercial fisherman, and which guys are weekend warriors looking to play commercial fisherman and trying to line their pockets.
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Here's an idea, how about if an "actual commercial fisherman" (who is one of the honest ones) or even a "weekend warrior" get an EPO on his boat so they can easily motor up to the fleet and start checking fo short scup etc. ? Cops get to ride in unmarked cars, why can't the EPO's?
I think the bottom line is, stiffer penalties are needed to discouraged unethical and illeagal fishing practices.