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Federal vs State waters..
Posted: March 25th, 2004, 1:53 pm
by dstockwell
So if you are going for a species that is closed in Federal water but open in State or vice versa, how is it handled if your stopped by da man. It would seem if you have that species there is no way to prove where you were at. Just seems like a dum azz law to confuse people anyway, or collect extra fines.

Posted: March 25th, 2004, 1:58 pm
by Tom Keels
I assume you are talking red nsapper season.
I have heard stories of FWC checking GPS tracks during this transition week between state and federal openings and issuing tickets based on that. Also they watch boats on radar from just inside the nine miles and check boats as the come into state waters. Just keep that in mind if you think you might try to sneak one past.
Posted: March 25th, 2004, 2:16 pm
by dstockwell
Yes Snapper, thanks Tom.
I understand the radar picking you off. But GPS tracks

Dont get that one.
Posted: March 25th, 2004, 2:25 pm
by wevans
Your GPS track your every move while it is on

That is how I find my way back to the landing if I get lost in the marsh canals

Posted: March 25th, 2004, 2:28 pm
by dstockwell
Thats simple.. Cancel Navigation, clear plot trail, re-enter where you want to go. If this is a way they rely on, its not very good.
Posted: March 26th, 2004, 9:18 am
by GeorgeP
Thats simple.. Cancel Navigation, clear plot trail
Yep it is real simple, but you know how to use a computer. Most people who fish have a real problem using a GPS, let alone how to do things like that.

Posted: March 26th, 2004, 9:19 am
by Sir reel
If they have the right equipment... they can plot and track you from their boat.
Posted: March 26th, 2004, 9:47 am
by GeneO.