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Local sport fishing industry going belly up?
Jan 19, 2013 7:39 p.m.
SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - Boat owners speak out about new rules that have left our local sport fishing industry floundering.
San Diego's most popular sport fishing charters are being threatened by new regulations. Some boat owners say they are frustrated that there's nothing they can do about it.
The problem is relatively new regulations put in place by Mexican officials.
Three quarter day fishing charters that used to fish near the Coronado Islands, about five miles south of the border, can no longer fish in Mexican waters without first getting a visa from Ensenada.
Congressional leaders sent a letter in October to urge Mexican officials to change their policy. That letter was signed by then congressman Bob Filner.
Fishermen point out that keeping boats out of Mexico doesn't just affect San Diego's economy but Mexico's too because passengers on those boats pay $15 per person for a Mexican fishing license.
"We paid our crew visa. Every crew member had a work visa, fishing permit and our passengers paid a daily fishing permit. All of the money went to Mexico, so it isn't like we were just down there taking from the system," says Harlan Berk, a former boat owner. "We were paying to be down there."
The problem is that the money goes to Mexico's federal government and the local government wants a cut. Charter operators say fine, tax us an extra $5 per person and everyone wins but so far Mexico says no deal.
"It's very frustrating, very frustrating. We pay our bills, we support our families, we feed our children with the money we make on these boats and to be told out of the blue that you cannot fish there anymore -- It was quite a setback," says boat owner Ryan Bostian.
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that is a said but true read right there, they really need Fox or a guy like him back in office. they want everything from us and nothing to give us in return. DUMB ASSES
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Myself and now another former so-cal operator are here at Powell because........the future of sport-fishing in so-cal.......is at best dark. I post up some awesome opportunity to the east cause I wonder.....what will fishermen do in so-cal...offering an option might help a few guys.
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(01-22-2013, 10:56 AM)fishnazzi Wrote: Myself and now another former so-cal operator are here at Powell because........the future of sport-fishing in so-cal.......is at best dark. I post up some awesome opportunity to the east cause I wonder.....what will fishermen do in so-cal...offering an option might help a few guys. sad but very true, people do not understand how important it is for management, but not what the crazy people want. fishing is an American past time, sad to see wackos taking that away.
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What I don't understand is why can't we fight it! Take it to the high courts! And why aren't major fishing company's stepping up for the fight! I have never seen any companies help out with the fight!
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(01-22-2013, 02:11 PM)Saltwater Bass Wrote: What I don't understand is why can't we fight it! Take it to the high courts! And why aren't major fishing company's stepping up for the fight! I have never seen any companies help out with the fight! If we could get 100,000 people with $100 each and the right law firm, they would double it and buy a university to prove their right, To many liberal freaks with to much money.
It is a sad feat, now on the other hand, i know one industry that did succeed. Before i got into show horses, the PRCA (Pro Rodeo) they fought the tree huggers and liberal, they did win and they could not harass or cause issues at the events. this said when showing horses we came into a similar issue and the association wanted to hear nothing i had to say. Because i was the out cast rodeo guy not a horse man. blah blah blah. no years later they lost a battle went the route i explained but it was to late.
Its not too late but its past a point of no return for some things. if a large enough group where to form and hire the correct law firm, we the fishing, hunting and TRUE outdoors people could at least hold our ground. with this in mind one must also remember that at the same time this is going on, another battle has to be fought. the rapers of the sea and the foreigners...
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This world has to many ifs in it. Actions need to take place. The law states we have freedom. Why can't we have the freedom? Prop 8 was voted, yet enough backing took this to levels to get it reinstated. I'd like to see the fisherman fight, but we only get the out comes and the aftermaths. Who stands as heads for us? They need the ones to be getting a rally of anglers to fight this. Also these save fishing .org donating websites, where does the money go?
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(01-22-2013, 11:46 PM)Salty Dog Wrote: This world has to many ifs in it. Actions need to take place. The law states we have freedom. Why can't we have the freedom? Prop 8 was voted, yet enough backing took this to levels to get it reinstated. I'd like to see the fisherman fight, but we only get the out comes and the aftermaths. Who stands as heads for us? They need the ones to be getting a rally of anglers to fight this. Also these save fishing .org donating websites, where does the money go? You are 100% correct.
How ever the word GREED that is what happens to the money raised and donated to fight it. We do have the rights and we try to speak about it. even Bloody Decks (yes i will support them here and there) tries to push it for our better. The issue is we THE FISHER PEOPLE (trying to be politically correct here) are out numbered by lobbyist, house wives of rich or even wealthy guys who say screw it its cheaper to let her do her thing so i can do mine.
if we build enough people on this site and team up with others it could happen Social Media is the fastest way to get anything done... what do i mean by could happen get the politicians in our hands to push things through.
Now before we need to move this thread to the political section, lets focus on building an alliance with more members to get this job done!
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I've never thought of that, where does the money go? I haven't seen or heard about the money going anywhere.....
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greed is where it goes attorneys and front runners
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