12-04-2013, 03:16 PM
[quote TubeDude][#0000ff]I have long had the philosophy that anytime you ask a question that begins with the word "Why" there is not likely to be a good answer. That holds true for people in general and often for Utah fishing regulations. [/#0000ff]
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There is justifiably a great concern in Utah about spreading viruses, diseases and invasive species into waters they do not belong. That is valid.[/#0000ff]
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[/#0000ff][#0000ff][quote TubeDude]There are some laws...such as the restrictions on the use of live bait, corn...and shad...that almost seem designed merely to protect the fishies from evil anglers. Those things are legal in most other states and the fisheries do not seemingly suffer from it.
Now entering Utah. Set watches back 100 years.
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There you have it. Tubedude flip-flopping back and forth like usual. I'm dizzy.
Mr. Dud -- you think this is a Utah thing? You claim that most other states don't suffer from this? Bullshiztu. Do a simply, quick Google search and you'll find that illegal fish introductions across the U.S. are a MAJOR problem. Here, this is the first hit Google displayed for me on my search: [url "http://www.northwesttrout.com/NewsItems/illegalstocking.htm"]http://www.northwesttrout.com/.../illegalstocking.htm[/url]
Utah needs to be commended for their hard stance against the use of live fish as bait. It is also nice to see them draw a line in the sand and take measures to prevent more illegal fish stockings. The shad bait rule is just one example of Utah saying they will do what has to be done to protect our fisheries. Imagine the problems that could be had if a place like Jordanelle showed up with gizzard shad. We have plenty of other options for bait -- instead of trying to catch a fresh gizzard shard to use as bait, catch a carp or sucker and use them!
[url "http://www.georgiawildlife.com/node/435"]http://www.georgiawildlife.com/node/435[/url]
(kind of makes you wonder if the problems Georgia is experiencing could have been lessened if live bait fish were illegal to use, doesn't it?)
[url "http://www.maine.gov/ifw/fishing/pdfs/IllegalFishIntroductions11-28-2010.pdf"]http://www.maine.gov/...ctions11-28-2010.pdf[/url]
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There is justifiably a great concern in Utah about spreading viruses, diseases and invasive species into waters they do not belong. That is valid.[/#0000ff]
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[/#0000ff][#0000ff][quote TubeDude]There are some laws...such as the restrictions on the use of live bait, corn...and shad...that almost seem designed merely to protect the fishies from evil anglers. Those things are legal in most other states and the fisheries do not seemingly suffer from it.
Now entering Utah. Set watches back 100 years.
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There you have it. Tubedude flip-flopping back and forth like usual. I'm dizzy.
Mr. Dud -- you think this is a Utah thing? You claim that most other states don't suffer from this? Bullshiztu. Do a simply, quick Google search and you'll find that illegal fish introductions across the U.S. are a MAJOR problem. Here, this is the first hit Google displayed for me on my search: [url "http://www.northwesttrout.com/NewsItems/illegalstocking.htm"]http://www.northwesttrout.com/.../illegalstocking.htm[/url]
Utah needs to be commended for their hard stance against the use of live fish as bait. It is also nice to see them draw a line in the sand and take measures to prevent more illegal fish stockings. The shad bait rule is just one example of Utah saying they will do what has to be done to protect our fisheries. Imagine the problems that could be had if a place like Jordanelle showed up with gizzard shad. We have plenty of other options for bait -- instead of trying to catch a fresh gizzard shard to use as bait, catch a carp or sucker and use them!
[url "http://www.georgiawildlife.com/node/435"]http://www.georgiawildlife.com/node/435[/url]
(kind of makes you wonder if the problems Georgia is experiencing could have been lessened if live bait fish were illegal to use, doesn't it?)
[url "http://www.maine.gov/ifw/fishing/pdfs/IllegalFishIntroductions11-28-2010.pdf"]http://www.maine.gov/...ctions11-28-2010.pdf[/url]
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