Fishing with Out a License - Fines

[Fly Rod]

Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

As I said there is no fine.
I got stopped about a month ago on the way back into downtown Boston dropping a charter off.
They just came up beside me and asked a few questions, no problems.
I also asked them a few questions (that being one) they said they don't fine anyone because they don't know or have an amount set.
All they can do is stop you from fishing and make sure you go on your way.

On the way back out I tracked them down again to ask a few more questions.
We had 14 fish worth of fillets with us (as allowed with our charter)
I dropped my clients off at the fed court house in boston.
These guys were all from either out of the country or state and were flying out later. I planned to vacuum seal all fillets, put in my freezer for 4-5 days then over night ship to one of the guys (you don't want to know what that cost)
Now I had myself, mate & 28 fillets on my boat.
I asked the guys what happens if I got boarded now ?
"we've never run across that before"

The people that chartered your boat are covered under your charter license fee which is about 65 bucks your cost. They did not need a license while on your charter boat unless you do not have that 65 dollar indorement.

[Raider Ronnie]

Originally Posted by Fly Rod

The people that chartered your boat are covered under your charter license fee which is about 65 bucks your cost. They did not need a license while on your charter boat unless you do not have that 65 dollar indorement.

All set on my permit,
My point they don't know.
Also didn't know or had never run into a situation that I presented them with 28 fillets and just 2 people aboard after dropping off my charter , technically I'm in violation !

[Raven]

you would need a photo of the group
that has a date stamp on it

[zacs]

Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

All set on my permit,
My point they don't know.
Also didn't know or had never run into a situation that I presented them with 28 fillets and just 2 people aboard after dropping off my charter , technically I'm in violation !

i don't think there is any question here. whatever the circumstances, 2 people with 28 fillets and you illegal and you are taking a risk. i don't think a time stamp picture, or the fact they saw you earlier matters. the rule is very clear. In theory you may be able to talk your way out of it, but these guys hear a lot of excuses, and some times even legitimate excuses still sound like excuses....