Hypothetical Question........Would you......

Rodman_Rob · 01-11-09, 11:17 PM

Let's say there was this crystal clear river about 2 miles from your house. Fishing has been banned in this crystal clear river for the last 50 years. It's not uncommon for anybody to spot a lunker bass in the depths of the river. Now let's say that the bill that makes it illegal to fish expired at the end of 2008 and congress didn't get to renew the bill untill 2009 when they come back from their holiday vacation. So technically the Wildlife Officers couldn't write you a ticket until congress came back and signed the bill into law. Would you go down there with shiners and catch 2 lunkers, 15 bass, 2 mudfish over 10 pounds, and even catch a bass on a bare hook and not believe it if you didn't see it with your own 2 eyes? I'm just curious, yeah that's it.

I know I did........I mean, I know I sure would

bamabassman · 01-11-09, 11:51 PM

yep...i SURE would pal.

Rodman_Rob · 01-11-09, 11:58 PM

even though the poor bass don't know any better? and in a spring fed river with temps at a constant 72 (spawning temps), and right before the full moon? its not uncommon for these fish to spawn 4-5 times a year. you would fish it?

Rodman_Rob · 01-12-09, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodman_Rob

even though the poor bass don't know any better? and in a spring fed river with temps at a constant 72 (spawning temps), and right before the full moon? its not uncommon for these fish to spawn 4-5 times a year. you would fish it?

yeah I'd fish it, and I'd release every single fish I caught along with taking pictures of the lunkers.

WTL · 01-12-09, 01:58 AM

#&^%$^ yeah I would.

Look at it like this. The only reason people havent been fishing it is because it was against the law.

Now it is not.

You can argue all day long that congress will get around to it, you can even try and contrive such a notion as a spirit of the law and assume that this is against the spirit - but thats an abstraction, wheras 15 pound bass are not.

Have fun!

The Doc · 01-12-09, 08:05 AM

I LOVE LOOPHOLES!!! Fish it until you can't and post us some pics!!!

bamabassman · 01-12-09, 09:21 PM

Yea where's the photos?!?!?!?! Give man!!!!!!!!! Hahahahahahaha.

Rodman_Rob · 01-12-09, 11:53 PM

My photos are on a different computer at the moment. Most of them are incriminating however there are a few that I can post, give me a day or two.

Rodman_Rob · 01-13-09, 02:44 AM

well here's a couple pics for ya. My pops caught this one, tipped the scales a hair over 7lbs.

JB · 01-13-09, 10:51 AM

man rodman thats some sweet lookin bass and bassey waters there wtg

Rodman_Rob · 01-13-09, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JB

man rodman thats some sweet lookin bass and bassey waters there wtg

my dad caught that bass on a shiner who made the mistake of swimming under that large mat you see in the picture.

when I caught mine, I watched a buck bass chase my shiner under a mat, about 10 seconds later my shiner comes swimming back out with a big shadow following closly behind. she grabbed the shiner, put it in her lips and shook her head. all you could see in the crystal clear waters was the sparkle coming from thousands of shiner scales. After she scaled him I saw her swallow it, I set the hook, got her 20 feets towards the boat before she came unbuttoned. Since I could see everything and since I still had the shiner on the hook, I just let it set there, 5 seconds later she grabbed the shiner again, I hooked up with her again and finally landed her.

cassidyta · 01-13-09, 01:19 PM

Nice fish.
As far as your question, I see it as this.
You are asking if I would do something that was once against the law but currently is not. I think that is the most simple way to state it, and the answer is yes.

woody · 01-13-09, 02:16 PM

WTG Rodman, that is a super sweet lookin bass your dad's holding!, as far as the SIGN??? what sign, I didn't see any sign. LOL

~Woody

Rodman_Rob · 01-13-09, 02:26 PM

yeah, that bass had a real nice pattern on it. most bass typically have a fairly straight black stripe, this one was broken up a little bit making it look somewhat unique. I'll post a few more up later today or tomorrow sometime.

rodman rat · 01-13-09, 02:45 PM

Well Rob I wounder where that was!!! Nice bass and if it were me I would keep letting the shinners out for a walk on the leash no harm done except to the shinner... RIGHT.. POST THE PIXS I want to see!

bamabassman · 01-13-09, 07:23 PM

man what a story pal!!! way to go guys. hurry and go again. MORE PICS TOO!!!!!!!!

abu4600 · 01-13-09, 09:23 PM

That's a good fish and keep the pictures coming.

REDBULLCUBAN · 01-13-09, 09:31 PM

i use to fish a pond up north behind a church we easily called "church pond" it was a no fishing pond but it produced quality and quanity. I believe i was asked to leave this pond well over a dozen times.

So **** yeah id be next to you fishing that!

CMorg · 01-13-09, 09:38 PM

Why dont they want you to fish it ??

bamabassman · 01-13-09, 09:44 PM

it was probably a "dunkin" pond,lol. ya don't want to dunk someone and have em come up with a treble hook in em,lol.

bcklash · 01-13-09, 10:13 PM

I bet the same guys that ticket or arrest you fish there too!!!

And yes I'd be right beside you.

01-11-09, 11:17 PM	#1
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	Hypothetical Question........Would you...... Let's say there was this crystal clear river about 2 miles from your house. Fishing has been banned in this crystal clear river for the last 50 years. It's not uncommon for anybody to spot a lunker bass in the depths of the river. Now let's say that the bill that makes it illegal to fish expired at the end of 2008 and congress didn't get to renew the bill untill 2009 when they come back from their holiday vacation. So technically the Wildlife Officers couldn't write you a ticket until congress came back and signed the bill into law. Would you go down there with shiners and catch 2 lunkers, 15 bass, 2 mudfish over 10 pounds, and even catch a bass on a bare hook and not believe it if you didn't see it with your own 2 eyes? I'm just curious, yeah that's it. I know I did........I mean, I know I sure would __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

01-11-09, 11:58 PM	#3
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	even though the poor bass don't know any better? and in a spring fed river with temps at a constant 72 (spawning temps), and right before the full moon? its not uncommon for these fish to spawn 4-5 times a year. you would fish it? __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

01-12-09, 01:58 AM	#5
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	#&^%$^ yeah I would. Look at it like this. The only reason people havent been fishing it is because it was against the law. Now it is not. You can argue all day long that congress will get around to it, you can even try and contrive such a notion as a spirit of the law and assume that this is against the spirit - but thats an abstraction, wheras 15 pound bass are not. Have fun! __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

01-12-09, 08:05 AM	#6
The Doc BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC Posts: 270	I LOVE LOOPHOLES!!! Fish it until you can't and post us some pics!!! __________________ In the absence of orders, find something and kill it. Unk, 82nd ABN WWII

01-12-09, 11:53 PM	#8
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	My photos are on a different computer at the moment. Most of them are incriminating however there are a few that I can post, give me a day or two. __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

01-11-09, 11:51 PM	#2
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	yep...i SURE would pal.

01-12-09, 09:21 PM	#7
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	Yea where's the photos?!?!?!?! Give man!!!!!!!!! Hahahahahahaha.

01-13-09, 02:44 AM	#9
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	well here's a couple pics for ya. My pops caught this one, tipped the scales a hair over 7lbs. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

01-13-09, 10:51 AM	#10
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	man rodman thats some sweet lookin bass and bassey waters there wtg

01-13-09, 01:19 PM	#12
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Nice fish. As far as your question, I see it as this. You are asking if I would do something that was once against the law but currently is not. I think that is the most simple way to state it, and the answer is yes. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

01-13-09, 02:16 PM	#13
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	WTG Rodman, that is a super sweet lookin bass your dad's holding!, as far as the SIGN??? what sign, I didn't see any sign. LOL ~Woody

01-13-09, 02:26 PM	#14
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	yeah, that bass had a real nice pattern on it. most bass typically have a fairly straight black stripe, this one was broken up a little bit making it look somewhat unique. I'll post a few more up later today or tomorrow sometime. __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

01-13-09, 02:45 PM	#15
rodman rat BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 180	Well Rob I wounder where that was!!! Nice bass and if it were me I would keep letting the shinners out for a walk on the leash no harm done except to the shinner... RIGHT.. POST THE PIXS I want to see!

01-13-09, 07:23 PM	#16
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	man what a story pal!!! way to go guys. hurry and go again. MORE PICS TOO!!!!!!!!

01-13-09, 09:23 PM	#17
abu4600 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brandon Mississippi Posts: 480	That's a good fish and keep the pictures coming.

01-13-09, 09:31 PM	#18
REDBULLCUBAN BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 245	i use to fish a pond up north behind a church we easily called "church pond" it was a no fishing pond but it produced quality and quanity. I believe i was asked to leave this pond well over a dozen times. So **** yeah id be next to you fishing that! __________________ Ill keep my Money, Freedom, & Guns You keep the change!

01-13-09, 09:38 PM	#19
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	Why dont they want you to fish it ??

01-13-09, 09:44 PM	#20
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	it was probably a "dunkin" pond,lol. ya don't want to dunk someone and have em come up with a treble hook in em,lol.

01-13-09, 10:13 PM	#21
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	I bet the same guys that ticket or arrest you fish there too!!! And yes I'd be right beside you. __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

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