Change of Fishing regs? - Page 4

ballyhu · 10-27-2007, 07:29 PM

I'm at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show as an exhibiter and today recieved a press release from the Bahamian Government outlining the NEW fishing regulations. They are: 18 pelagics per boat
60lbs scale fish, or 20 fish whichever is reached first
12 lobster per boat
All billfish, including swords to be released unless caught in a tournament.
There was also something about conch but I don't remember what is was.

islandshark633 · 10-27-2007, 07:39 PM

I heard much the same thing yesterday, will post up more when I can get it in writing. There may be some 'tweeking' to come especially the releasing all swordfish bit.

RiskTaker · 10-30-2007, 10:19 PM

Alan:

I don't know what you did or said, but M.P.s did it: Ya Mon!

I still wish I could retain a dozen (12) conch and be able to catch a swordfish at any time, but overall I am very pleased with the compromise compared to the way it was since January of 2007.

And only less than 60 days to Christmas. We were being good boys this year. Bahamas, here we come.

But see if you can't get them to allow 1 swordfish in the boat, because Alan the Islandshark of New Providence, said so.

swordstalker · 10-31-2007, 07:49 AM

18 wahoo in the winter, or 18 gaffer dolphin in the spring, or 18 tuna in early summer - that's a lot of damn fish and well worth going over in my opinion.

quack quack · 10-31-2007, 08:13 AM

First we will stop and get our 20 yellowtails Mark.Should take all of 5 min of fishing.

RiskTaker · 10-31-2007, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quack quack

First we will stop and get our 20 yellowtails Mark.Should take all of 5 min of fishing.

Or 60 lbs. of demersals, whichever is greater. So maybe, if you just focused on Yellowtails you may be able to catch a few more to get you to 60 lbs.

Or better still if you self manage and "conserve by diversity" - you could have 6 yellowtails, 3 muttons, 2 Black groupers, 2 Misty groupers, 1 Tiger grouper, 4 yelloweye snapper and 2 black snappers, in total well over the basic 60 lbs. if your groupers are on the larger side. (or any mix and match you like). Now this make a lot more sense.

Plus your 18 pelagics. Plus enough conch for a tasty appetizer and enough crawfish for a nice meal on another day.

Good God almighty which way do I steer.

And don't forget the mustard sauce. We be

once again.

10-27-2007, 07:39 PM	#62 (permalink)
islandshark633 Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Nassau, Bahamas Boat: Mako 21 Best Catch: 56# Misty, 100+# Pacific Sail Occupation: Lure Maker, Bottle Washer Posts: 668	I heard much the same thing yesterday, will post up more when I can get it in writing. There may be some 'tweeking' to come especially the releasing all swordfish bit. __________________ www.BahamaLure.com The Eyes Have It

10-30-2007, 10:19 PM	#63 (permalink)
RiskTaker Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pompano Beach, Florida, USA Best Catch: Boricua, 155 Posts: 1,922	The recreational regulations are back on track! with a compromised adjustment. Alan: I don't know what you did or said, but M.P.s did it: Ya Mon! I still wish I could retain a dozen (12) conch and be able to catch a swordfish at any time, but overall I am very pleased with the compromise compared to the way it was since January of 2007. And only less than 60 days to Christmas. We were being good boys this year. Bahamas, here we come. But see if you can't get them to allow 1 swordfish in the boat, because Alan the Islandshark of New Providence, said so.

10-31-2007, 08:13 AM	#65 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,424	First we will stop and get our 20 yellowtails Mark.Should take all of 5 min of fishing. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

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10-27-2007, 07:29 PM	#61 (permalink)
ballyhu Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens Boat: 27' Custom "Sunchaser" Best Catch: Double slam on 8 kilo spin Occupation: Yacht Broker Posts: 207	I'm at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show as an exhibiter and today recieved a press release from the Bahamian Government outlining the NEW fishing regulations. They are: 18 pelagics per boat 60lbs scale fish, or 20 fish whichever is reached first 12 lobster per boat All billfish, including swords to be released unless caught in a tournament. There was also something about conch but I don't remember what is was.

10-31-2007, 07:49 AM	#64 (permalink)
swordstalker Hooked Up Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Deerfield Beach, FL Boat: 36 Yellowfin "Nauti Girl" Best Catch: My Wife Occupation: Self Employed Posts: 374	18 wahoo in the winter, or 18 gaffer dolphin in the spring, or 18 tuna in early summer - that's a lot of damn fish and well worth going over in my opinion.

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