SB Regs - New But Not New

[DZ]

RI Marine Fisheries division was a bit concerned about the rack rule at marinas and boat ramps. Apparently, the concerns are infrastructure related in those areas where racks cannot be disposed of off the docks or at the ramps. Smelly dumpsters are coming. The few bass I do happen to keep will probably be filleted at the end of my session and the rack disposed in the surf. Hopefully I can drive home with only fillets in my possession. I'm sure most EPs will understand... but it only takes one that doesn't.

[tlapinski]

Originally Posted by DZ

RI Marine Fisheries division was a bit concerned about the rack rule at marinas and boat ramps. Apparently, the concerns are infrastructure related in those areas where racks cannot be disposed of off the docks or at the ramps. Smelly dumpsters are coming. The few bass I do happen to keep will probably be filleted at the end of my session and the rack disposed in the surf. Hopefully I can drive home with only fillets in my possession. I'm sure most EPs will understand... but it only takes one that doesn't.

I know a few marinas by me have freezers on site for the racks and they get picked up by lobster fishermen. There was also a company a few years ago that I spoke with who was just getting started with a rack recycling program for marinas. They would repurpose the racks for fertilizer or something, I forget exactly, but this might be a good opportunity for someone to pursue.

[DZ]

Originally Posted by tlapinski

I know a few marinas by me have freezers on site for the racks and they get picked up by lobster fishermen. There was also a company a few years ago that I spoke with who was just getting started with a rack recycling program for marinas. They would repurpose the racks for fertilizer or something, I forget exactly, but this might be a good opportunity for someone to pursue.

I think the Division wanted more time to look at and arrange options like these.

[PaulS]

Originally Posted by DZ

RI Marine Fisheries division was a bit concerned about the rack rule at marinas and boat ramps. Apparently, the concerns are infrastructure related in those areas where racks cannot be disposed of off the docks or at the ramps. Smelly dumpsters are coming. The few bass I do happen to keep will probably be filleted at the end of my session and the rack disposed in the surf. Hopefully I can drive home with only fillets in my possession. I'm sure most EPs will understand... but it only takes one that doesn't.

you would hope the EP doesn't see you at your car after you have just thrown the rack into the water and starts to give you a tough time asking where the rack is.

[Got Stripers]

Once winter holdover fishing middle of the day in my 16 foot tin boat I had a bored EP officer meet me at the boat ramp and with no other violations he could see or think of, he wrote me a ticket for no running lights. I argued they are clamp on when needed and look around why would I bring them. Pissed I mixed a business call to a Fall River court to get that stupid citation thrown out, where are they when really bad sh*t is happening. GAME FISH!