Bang Sticks and Power Heads

FinalPoint · 12-21-2004, 08:25 PM

Here is a lot of info on bang sticks and power heads
http://www.freediver.net/freedivelis...angsticks.html
I was too busy too read it all so I didn't see if it said anything about the legality of them.

RiskTaker · 12-21-2004, 09:39 PM

Here is the 2004 Florida Statute that applies to the use of explosives and firearms. The statute should be valid until the updated 2005 statutes are published.

(5) THROWING EXPLOSIVES OR USE OF FIREARMS IN WATER FOR PURPOSE OF KILLING FOOD FISH PROHIBITED.--No person may throw or cause to be thrown, into any of the waters of this state, any dynamite, lime, other explosives or discharge any firearms whatsoever for the purpose of killing food fish therein. The landing ashore or possession on the water by any person of any food fish that has been damaged by explosives or the landing of headless jewfish or grouper, if the grouper is taken for commercial use, is prima facie evidence of violation of this section.

http://www.flsenate.gov/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=& URL=Ch0370/SEC08.HTM&Title=->2004->Ch0370->Section%2008#0370.08

Notice that the wording is specifically applied to FOOD fish.

I would interpret this to mean that I could not shoot a Mako shark or drop a stick of dynamite in the water to subdue it since it is considered good eating and generally used as a food fish. No bang sticks either.
So if you use explosives or firearms on any fish, make sure you do not harvest that fish for food: it might be a reach but is still technically correct.

This is the Florida Statute. I still have not rooted out any Federal Regulations on the matter, which will likely apply beyond the 3-mile limit.

Still have not found anything on Flying-gaffs and Harpoons. If I do, I will start another topic post. RT

Madhouse · 12-23-2004, 09:42 PM

Regardless of any technicallity why (in the eyes of the law) would you take a fish for anything but food? There aren't too many fish out there that are inedible. They may not be tasty but they're still edible. Just use a gaff...

12-21-2004, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
FinalPoint Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lighthouse Pt., FL; Greenwich, CT Boat: Contender 36 Fisharound Best Catch: 1183 lb. Swordfish Occupation: Real Estate Investment Posts: 1,055	Bang Sticks and Power Heads Here is a lot of info on bang sticks and power heads http://www.freediver.net/freedivelis...angsticks.html I was too busy too read it all so I didn't see if it said anything about the legality of them.

12-21-2004, 09:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
RiskTaker Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pompano Beach, Florida, USA Boat: Porgee Rock Best Catch: A Snapper Occupation: A Varied and Wandering course Posts: 2,227	Here is the 2004 Florida Statute that applies... Here is the 2004 Florida Statute that applies to the use of explosives and firearms. The statute should be valid until the updated 2005 statutes are published. (5) THROWING EXPLOSIVES OR USE OF FIREARMS IN WATER FOR PURPOSE OF KILLING FOOD FISH PROHIBITED.--No person may throw or cause to be thrown, into any of the waters of this state, any dynamite, lime, other explosives or discharge any firearms whatsoever for the purpose of killing food fish therein. The landing ashore or possession on the water by any person of any food fish that has been damaged by explosives or the landing of headless jewfish or grouper, if the grouper is taken for commercial use, is prima facie evidence of violation of this section. http://www.flsenate.gov/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=& URL=Ch0370/SEC08.HTM&Title=->2004->Ch0370->Section%2008#0370.08 Notice that the wording is specifically applied to FOOD fish. I would interpret this to mean that I could not shoot a Mako shark or drop a stick of dynamite in the water to subdue it since it is considered good eating and generally used as a food fish. No bang sticks either. So if you use explosives or firearms on any fish, make sure you do not harvest that fish for food: it might be a reach but is still technically correct. This is the Florida Statute. I still have not rooted out any Federal Regulations on the matter, which will likely apply beyond the 3-mile limit. Still have not found anything on Flying-gaffs and Harpoons. If I do, I will start another topic post. RT

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12-23-2004, 09:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Madhouse Grunt Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 7	Regardless of any technicallity why (in the eyes of the law) would you take a fish for anything but food? There aren't too many fish out there that are inedible. They may not be tasty but they're still edible. Just use a gaff...

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