Boarded by CG

[Fishoholic]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

Went out Sat for my last trip of the year. Swells kept me out of the aread I wanted to fish for blackfish, stayed up in the bay. Wind made it a pita to anchor on some good structure. About 9am, with a few other boats around, I see a CG boat with @ 7 guys creeping closer and closer to me. It was a little awkward, I wasnt sure what I was supposed to do so I kept fishing. They got close and asked when the last time I was boarded and I told them never. They dropped off two guys on my boat. They were very cool, and explained everything to me. Took about 20 mins. I passed the inspection with no issues. They told me this was routine stuff and they'd rather be doing search and rescues, I told them I hope I never, ever, see them on a search and rescue. These guys were top notch and its good knowing we have people like that looking out for us.
Day ended with no fish, we never even had a hit. Same crabs for 4 hours!

Next time they come alongside tell them you were boarded this year and more than likely they will move along to the next boat. Honestly it's a %$%$%$%$ load of paperwork to board a boat and if another unit was just onboard the boarding officer will opt to find another vessel. That doesn't mean that DEM/MEP won't board you. I've heard of them boarding the same boat a few times in a year. They have a very boring job

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by Fishoholic

Next time they come alongside tell them you were boarded this year and more than likely they will move along to the next boat. Honestly it's a %$%$%$%$ load of paperwork to board a boat and if another unit was just onboard the boarding officer will opt to find another vessel. That doesn't mean that DEM/MEP won't board you. I've heard of them boarding the same boat a few times in a year. They have a very boring job

he gave me a copy of the report and said that if approached in less that 6 months or so, they most likely wont bother me again. Since I wont be out on the water again for @ 6 months, it may not really matter.

[macojoe]

Get use to it!! There going to be a bunch of DEM guys soon with all the new cash they getting from the Rec Lic next season! Your tax dollars (Fish Lic money) hard at work!

[Fishoholic]

Originally Posted by macojoe

Get use to it!! There going to be a bunch of DEM guys soon with all the new cash they getting from the Rec Lic next season! Your tax dollars (Fish Lic money) hard at work!

good! Maybe they will actually be able to respond when you call them

[Rockfish9]

I've been boarded a few times through the years, this season I was boarded the night I put the boat in( they told me they were bored , and I was the only "fish" out that april evening )...I'm surprised i dont get boarded more often, seeing as I have to pass by the CG station on my way in and out.. and they get their fuel for the zodiak from my marina.. usualy we exchange tips of the hat's and go our sepperate ways.. I've never had an issue with them...

[Clammer]

FYI

DEM will ck & recheck no matter what you tell them / the C/G is primarly checking for safety while DEM is checking for fishing violations & then safety ><><><