TWO BASS FOR RI CHARTER AND PARTY BOATS?

[thefishingfreak]

It's amazing that so many people could be selling so many 30 plus pound striped bass so regularly on the black market that just about everybody knows about it, yet nobody ever seems to get in trouble for it.
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[afterhours]

Originally Posted by thefishingfreak

It's amazing that so many people could be selling so many 30 plus pound striped bass so regularly on the black market that just about everybody knows about it, yet nobody ever seems to get in trouble for it.
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it's not only on the black market, some captains and mates have commercial licenses and sell legally in season.

[Sea Dangles]

Originally Posted by thefishingfreak

It's amazing that so many people could be selling so many 30 plus pound striped bass so regularly on the black market that just about everybody knows about it, yet nobody ever seems to get in trouble for it.
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It is shocking once you understand just how frequently it is happening. This practice is very regional from my experience and displays the piracy that most true commercial fishermen are noted for. The Mom And Pop type of charter operation seem like less likely perps.
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[thefishingfreak]

Originally Posted by Sea Dangles

It is shocking once you understand just how frequently it is happening. This practice is very regional from my experience and displays the piracy that most true commercial fishermen are noted for. The Mom And Pop type of charter operation seem like less likely perps.
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But nobody drops a dime or confronts these Pirates?

Everyone knows how much you risk if you get caught poaching.
You could loose your permits, your Capt's license, Your drivers license, Your vessel operators permit, maybe even your gear. Along with a whole bunch of other stuff.
Plus The buyer risks a lot also. A restaurant could loose it's right to operate. A fishmonger could loose it's right to operate.
on and on and on Risk vs Reward is not even close

[Sea Dangles]

Originally Posted by thefishingfreak

But nobody drops a dime or confronts these Pirates?

Everyone knows how much you risk if you get caught poaching.
You could loose your permits, your Capt's license, Your drivers license, Your vessel operators permit, maybe even your gear. Along with a whole bunch of other stuff.
Plus The buyer risks a lot also. A restaurant could loose it's right to operate. A fishmonger could loose it's right to operate.
on and on and on Risk vs Reward is not even close

There really is not much risk when you consider how widespread it is vs. the number of times somebody has been caught.
Bon Apetit
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[DZ]

I was speaking with a local Fish Trap operator about the black market for R&R fish immediatly after RIs meeting. He mentioned that its RAMPANT in the RI fish houses. He has reported it but it gets little action if any at all.

[buckman]

Originally Posted by thefishingfreak

But nobody drops a dime or confronts these Pirates?

Everyone knows how much you risk if you get caught poaching.
You could loose your permits, your Capt's license, Your drivers license, Your vessel operators permit, maybe even your gear. Along with a whole bunch of other stuff.
Plus The buyer risks a lot also. A restaurant could loose it's right to operate. A fishmonger could loose it's right to operate.
on and on and on Risk vs Reward is not even close

In my harbor the commercial guys police each other. And if you don't believe it then try to do a little illegal selling and find out what happens if the commercial guys find you selling black market.

You might as well not even come back to the harbor.
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[Sea Dangles]

Originally Posted by buckman

In my harbor the commercial guys police each other. And if you don't believe it then try to do a little illegal selling and find out what happens if the commercial guys find you selling black market.

You might as well not even come back to the harbor.
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It happens

Nobody is advertising it?
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[piemma]

Originally Posted by thefishingfreak

It's amazing that so many people could be selling so many 30 plus pound striped bass so regularly on the black market that just about everybody knows about it, yet nobody ever seems to get in trouble for it.
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Mike, I know you don't believe it but I personally know of 2 restaurants in East Prov RI that buy black market fish regularly and have for over 30 years.
I know the guys who sell to then. 15 pounds, 30 pounds, doesn't make any difference. Who your gonna tell?? DEM?? By the time they get there the fish are gone.