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Uncle Buck · 09-23-2009, 02:01 PM

I hope they're not basing "under reporting" on the amount of HMS permits issued -vs- the permits that have been reported on. For instance, I've had an HMS permit on my boat since 2006, but have never landed a swordfish on that boat... which would appear like I don't report my catches. I consider my boat's HMS permit to be more of an insurance plan, in case I catch a restricted species. (sword, tuna, etc.)

A similar situation applies to my buddy TJ's boat. We still get out there a few times per month, but haven't caught swords in a long while... compared to the 3-5 we'd catch in a month when the fishing was hot. We didn't stop reporting. Just haven't had anything to report.

09-23-2009, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mouth of the Rat Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: First fish ever = 3ft sand tiger on kite string Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 3,282	I hope they're not basing "under reporting" on the amount of HMS permits issued -vs- the permits that have been reported on. For instance, I've had an HMS permit on my boat since 2006, but have never landed a swordfish on that boat... which would appear like I don't report my catches. I consider my boat's HMS permit to be more of an insurance plan, in case I catch a restricted species. (sword, tuna, etc.) A similar situation applies to my buddy TJ's boat. We still get out there a few times per month, but haven't caught swords in a long while... compared to the 3-5 we'd catch in a month when the fishing was hot. We didn't stop reporting. Just haven't had anything to report. Last edited by Uncle Buck; 09-23-2009 at 02:03 PM..