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07-05-2015, 07:35 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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Drone
Fishing in the boat yesterday morning 0800 fifty yards off some rocks on Marblehead Neck, I heard a buzzing sound.... It was a quad copter drone hovering about 150-200' above me! Once I realized what it was, I grabbed the binocs and searched the shore for the operator. Saw no one. The thing took off at high speed along the shore for about a mile and a half until I lost sight of it. Surprised at the range it had. Was wondering if it was security for the 4th, or a private operator. Either way, it was a first for me.
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07-05-2015, 07:47 PM
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Is it May yet?
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Gloucester Ma
Posts: 1,238
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I was wading a beach in Rockport last fall and some guy and his kid were flying one directly above and in front of me. I had to watch my cast so as not to hit it. After a few minutes I turned around and " gestured" toward them and they got it away from me. Get used to it as they are everywhere now as they have become both more advanced and more affordable.
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07-05-2015, 08:08 PM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,505
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Wrist Rocket and a bag of marbles, a little target practice.
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07-05-2015, 08:28 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
Posts: 11,786
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there was one Friday night .. that filmed the Oakland Beach fireworks & then went over all the boats /also a 1st for me ><>
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ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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07-05-2015, 10:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hyde Park, MA
Posts: 4,152
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If someone lies one near me when I'm fishing, I will take it as a challenge that they don't think I can hit it...and they might very well lose...in more ways than one!
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I am a legend in my own mind! 
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07-06-2015, 07:39 AM
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Is it May yet?
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Gloucester Ma
Posts: 1,238
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FishermanTim
If someone lies one near me when I'm fishing, I will take it as a challenge that they don't think I can hit it...and they might very well lose...in more ways than one!
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I considered aiming for it but if it had captured a big bass hitting my plug that would have been cool to see the footage.
I know a drone-owner who uses it to scope out underwater structure and feeding/schooling fish. Pretty cool to see a large boulder sitting 100 yards off the beach you have been fishing for years. Camera sends a live feed back to him. |
"Twitch....Twitch....Twitch....WHAM!"
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07-06-2015, 09:00 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2000
Posts: 2,574
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Only a matter of time before something bad happens. If drone operators knew how close they could be to loosing everything they own to a lawsuit they might think twice.
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2015/05/2...lehead-parade/ |
DZ
Recreational Surfcaster
"Limit Your Kill - Don't Kill Your Limit"
Bi + Ne = SB 2
If you haven't heard of the Snowstorm Blitz of 1987 - you someday will.
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07-06-2015, 09:10 AM
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President - S-B Chapter - Kelly Clarkson Fan Club
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rowley
Posts: 3,781
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yeah these things are accidents waiting to happen, but they are still pretty cool.
someone had one up filming the bonfire in Rockport, had running lights on it like an airplane, I want to see the footage!
I am also still waiting for amazon to drop off my package with one!
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07-06-2015, 09:20 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Gloucester Massachusetts
Posts: 2,678
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Be careful.....not allowed to shoot one down....illegal.....U may be able to wack it down like a person did with a towel....was on the news.... 
We have a fisherman here that had used one since last year to fish for strippers.....oops ment stripers....lol from his boat ...U go along the shore put it up a hundred feet along the shore and when ya spot the fish U fish...another detriment to striped bass.... |
"When its not about money,it's all about money."...
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07-06-2015, 09:35 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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So much potential.
Pretty soon center consoles will be equipped with DEW to knock those spot steeling bastages out of the sky.
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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07-06-2015, 11:06 AM
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GrandBob
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 3,547
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They fly well out of line of site, then it is fly by video feed on the control console. I watched over a guy's shoulder down in Marco Island last year and it was very good video. Also saw one zipping around in the dark just before the fireworks Saturday. Operator was smart enough to put it down before the show started. Lights were red one side and green the other so you could tell which way was which. First time I saw one in the dark.
Light load of bird shot is likely the best way to go.
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07-06-2015, 11:29 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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drone wars
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07-06-2015, 01:23 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,824
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly Rod
Be careful.....not allowed to shoot one down....illegal.....U may be able to wack it down like a person did with a towel....was on the news....
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Are you sure about that? I carry on my boat (I have a LTC Permit) and I swear if I get buzzed in the boat, I'm gonna empty a clip at it.
BTW, I just checked and you are correct. It is currently considered the same as shooting down an aircraft.
Last edited by piemma; 07-06-2015 at 01:27 PM..
Reason: Clarifying
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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07-06-2015, 01:44 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,690
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There's a town in Colorado where it's legal to shoot them down
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07-06-2015, 02:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
Posts: 11,786
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the one the took the video of the oakland beach fireworks is up on facebook ><
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ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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07-06-2015, 02:29 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
Posts: 3,748
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last year while ice fishing in Wolfeboro... two guy's kept buzzing my tip ups... they were practicing touch and go's on my gear setting them off... they thought it was pretty funny until..... the eagle swooped down from the tree he was perched in and flew off with it...
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A good run is better than a bad stand!
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07-06-2015, 02:52 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Somerset Ma
Posts: 1,812
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There was a house fire a few weeks ago North west of Boston and someone was using one to film the fire. The fire fighters didn't think it was so cool, a guy on the second floor took it out with 300 gallons per minute.
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07-06-2015, 03:32 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Gloucester Massachusetts
Posts: 2,678
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Quote:
Originally Posted by piemma
Are you sure about that? I carry on my boat (I have a LTC Permit) and I swear if I get buzzed in the boat, I'm gonna empty a clip at it.
BTW, I just checked and you are correct. It is currently considered the same as shooting down an aircraft.
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I tell my wife I'm never wrong....LMAO.... |
"When its not about money,it's all about money."...
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07-06-2015, 03:32 PM
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President - S-B Chapter - Kelly Clarkson Fan Club
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rowley
Posts: 3,781
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Quote:
Originally Posted by piemma
I'm gonna empty a clip at it.
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I honestly thought this is how Ross' original post was going to end!  |
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07-06-2015, 03:37 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
Posts: 11,786
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the prov fire dept is using the help of a civilian with one to help with putting out fires// seeing the hot spots / danger areas , etc
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ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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07-09-2015, 10:59 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Putnam County, NY
Posts: 32
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What if you're way out on a rock and need that magic plug? Maybe a friend can fly one out to you via drone. Or bring small granola bar, the leaders you left in the vehicle, etc....
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07-10-2015, 03:40 AM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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Here is the video produced by that drone the day after my encounter. They drive that thing pretty well as they got some great shots,
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07-10-2015, 06:14 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Buxton, Maine
Posts: 1,727
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I have a hard time with any law or rule that protects morons with drones useing them to peek in windows or get around laws of privacy. The thing gets in my casting range to spy on me an its game on.Cell phones an the internet are bad enough but this is just a step way to far in the way of invasion of privacy. my casting accuracy is pretty good. Protecting these things is just plain a joke. No rules for their use an do whatever you want . LOL Ya Right.
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07-10-2015, 06:28 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 12,632
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Quote:
Originally Posted by piemma
I swear if I get buzzed in the boat, I'm gonna empty a clip at it.
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that was a great visual....let em' have it Paul.. |
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07-10-2015, 08:06 AM
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My brother is bald
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 4,516
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Had one above us at Race Pt. Bird people??? All I know is Trishy couldn't go in the water due to an infection in her leg and got a little petro about peeing on the beach.
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seals + plovers = 
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07-10-2015, 08:09 AM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,505
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Maybe it's me being an old F, but what is the fascination with documenting every aspect of ones life. It's boring as $hit to everyone else.
Really, nobody gives a rats ass.
While I'm at it what is up with the fedora rebirth ? They were stupid looking then and more so now.
Jesus....I'm sounding like my Dad !
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07-10-2015, 09:13 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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I kind of feel the same way. But we are both old.
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07-10-2015, 09:32 AM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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Wait until some butthead mounts a gun on a drone and takes a shot with it. Then no one will care about any law protecting them from being shot down.
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07-10-2015, 10:40 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: guilford CT
Posts: 858
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MAKAI
Wrist Rocket and a bag of marbles, a little target practice.
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what he said..... shoot those friggin' things down. |
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07-10-2015, 12:23 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,125
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Swimmer
Wait until some butthead mounts a gun on a drone and takes a shot with it. Then no one will care about any law protecting them from being shot down.
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or worse, strap a bomb to it and set it down someplace strategic and set it off 
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