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Originally Posted by Mike P
Because the vast majority of people who hold Mass commercial licenses aren't doing it as any kind of "occupation". They're using a license, and a fishery that's supposed to be reserved for making a living, as a means to defray the cost of their hobby.
If you think otherwise, you're being naive.
I love this "part-time job" analogy. It's a pure fantasy. Guys take vacation time from their day jobs to do it.
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You may have missed my point. It's not that I think anyone's making an occupation of selling Bass. It's the opposite, I don't think anyone COULD make a living on R+R fishing, so it would be silly (to me) to suggest that comm. Bass fishing should only be done by "full time" comm anglers. They'd be out of a job and out of business quickly. I'm struggling with the thought of a 3-4 week fishery being "reserved for those making a living". It's a part time fishery, therefore the majority of those participating in it do it part time.(and wisely so)
Who is anyone to stipulate what the people do with the fish money once they earn it? It's a free country. Pay for your hobby or pay your rent..
Sounds like you're suggesting that only people who make the majority of their money catching and selling fish all year should be able to participate in the Bass season. I say hooey.. If there are folks that want it that way, I wonder how they'd feel if they were shut out of doing any non-fishing related side work if they weren't in that occupation by trade?