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I'm not denying the poaching, or its existence. There are poachers everywhere. My intention wasn't to attack Skifish1, so hopefully he doesn't take it that way. I just think it's not fair to lump "fish harvesters", which I equate with those who legally and ethically harvest, in with poachers, as if they're one and the same, and that's what his post seemed to do, in my opinion. I was more just branching off of what he was saying to point out that it seems like anyone who harvests fish seems to get lumped in as some sort of unethical angler by many on here. And that's just not right. As if anyone who doesn't strictly practice CPR is somehow doing something wrong/bad.Aux Pleins said:Bass have been getting poached at Busse on the regular this winter and last. 10inch bass up to those nice 18/19 inch busse bruisers. I haven't been on busse ice in almost 3 years now since the move, but I had multiple people send me that information last winter and to Skifish1's defense he witnessed it in person this winter as well. Theres a really far hike to get to some productive water at busse and this is where its taking place. IDNR or County boys most likely won't venture that far on foot so it's a shame.
On another subject, I have a question for y'all. Are private ponds subjected to Illinois regs? Like if I bought a house that had a pond on my property could I let's say use 4 tip ups?
I was fishing 1/2 mile out on little sturgeon last winter at 2am, -5 degrees, and a Wisc DNR officer walked all the way out, alone, to check our papers. There was only 2 other shacks out at that time. Was really cool to see. Good on them.Aux Pleins said:Theres a really far hike to get to some productive water at busse and this is where its taking place. IDNR or County boys most likely won't venture that far on foot so it's a shame.
We were out on the roadbed on Shabbona on Saturday morning, around 10am, temps around 5 degrees(if that) with the windchill, and a DNR officer walked out to check us. Probably around 6-8 shacks setup in our general area. Sat and bullshit with us for a bit, verified our fish, checked our licenses, and then moved on to the next shack.Phil6 said:I was fishing 1/2 mile out on little sturgeon last winter at 2am, -5 degrees, and a Wisc DNR officer walked all the way out, alone, to check our papers. There was only 2 other shacks out at that time. Was really cool to see. Good on them.Aux Pleins said:Theres a really far hike to get to some productive water at busse and this is where its taking place. IDNR or County boys most likely won't venture that far on foot so it's a shame.
You are absolutely right on this. And skifish1 has no problem with legal harvest, he really meant to describe poaching not selective harvest. Hes getting old, brain fart no doubt. The guy gets a crazy when he cant go on a 6hr kayak float after work with the short daylight we have in the winter.SmalliesNEyes said:I'm not denying the poaching, or its existence. There are poachers everywhere. My intention wasn't to attack Skifish1, so hopefully he doesn't take it that way. I just think it's not fair to lump "fish harvesters", which I equate with those who legally and ethically harvest, in with poachers, as if they're one and the same, and that's what his post seemed to do, in my opinion. I was more just branching off of what he was saying to point out that it seems like anyone who harvests fish seems to get lumped in as some sort of unethical angler by many on here. And that's just not right. As if anyone who doesn't strictly practice CPR is somehow doing something wrong/bad.
:thumbup:Aux Pleins said:You are absolutely right on this. And skifish1 has no problem with legal harvest, he really meant to describe poaching not selective harvest. Hes getting old, brain fart no doubt. The guy gets a crazy when he cant go on a 6hr kayak float after work with the short daylight we have in the winter.SmalliesNEyes said:I'm not denying the poaching, or its existence. There are poachers everywhere. My intention wasn't to attack Skifish1, so hopefully he doesn't take it that way. I just think it's not fair to lump "fish harvesters", which I equate with those who legally and ethically harvest, in with poachers, as if they're one and the same, and that's what his post seemed to do, in my opinion. I was more just branching off of what he was saying to point out that it seems like anyone who harvests fish seems to get lumped in as some sort of unethical angler by many on here. And that's just not right. As if anyone who doesn't strictly practice CPR is somehow doing something wrong/bad.
Been there. This might be the year I provide the Christmas Carp for the wife's familyPhil6 said:Anytime my parents have guests over and I get back from fishing without any fish, they give me shit about it.
Are they Ukrainian? That's a xmas tradition for a lot of eastern Europeans. Tony's Fresh Markets usually sell a ton of carp for xmas.Woohoodude11 said:Been there. This might be the year I provide the Christmas Carp for the wife's family
This. I avoid showing my mom any pics because it's always "Why did you let it go, you could cook it".Phil6 said:Anytime my parents have guests over and I get back from fishing without any fish...
Dont forget to keep it in the tub for a day or two before!Woohoodude11 said:Been there. This might be the year I provide the Christmas Carp for the wife's familyPhil6 said:Anytime my parents have guests over and I get back from fishing without any fish, they give me shit about it.
Polish. And Phil if I can get a livewell for it I'll let them do that tradition haha.Aux Pleins said:Are they Ukrainian? That's a xmas tradition for a lot of eastern Europeans. Tony's Fresh Markets usually sell a ton of carp for xmas.Woohoodude11 said:Been there. This might be the year I provide the Christmas Carp for the wife's family
Yep.Rambler said:Hey goby - the operative word in your post is 'responsible'.