Sword poachers busted 03/06/09

KEYSKILLER · 03-06-2009, 03:28 PM

FWC

News - Men face costly fine for undersized swordfish

News Release
Men face costly fine for undersized swordfish

March 6, 2009
Contact: Gabriella B. Ferraro, 772-215-9459

That's some expensive fish. Taking three undersized swordfish may end up costing four Broward County men $10,000. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a "notice of violation and assessment" to the owner, permit holder, boat operator and fisherman of the fishing vessel "No Mercy."

The case was referred to NOAA by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). In December, FWC Officer David Weiss stopped a commercial fishing boat in the Intracoastal Waterway near Port Everglades.

Weiss performed a marine fisheries inspection. Two men -- a captain and a fisherman -- were on board at the time. The men had caught six swordfish, three of which were under the legal length and weight limits, Weiss reported. Federal regulations specify a minimum length of 29 inches from cleithrum to caudal keel or 33 pounds dressed. If in whole condition, the swordfish must be 47 inches long, lower jaw fork length.

"We hope this case serves as deterrence," said FWC Lt. Dave Bingham. "Taking undersized swordfish has costly consequences."

Four people are facing federal fisheries law violations. The men are identified as the captain, Michael J. Macneir, DOB 12/2/80, of Fort Lauderdale; fisherman Shane T. Casey, DOB 12/21/82, of Fort Lauderdale; permit holder Vincent T. Bonura III, DOB 4/8/84, of Fort Lauderdale; and vessel registrant Scott M. Leon, DOB 7/24/70, of Davie

WhItEoUt 23 · 03-06-2009, 03:37 PM

I hope they get nailed to the wall.

De Pinga

GT Fish · 03-06-2009, 03:57 PM

No mercy!!!!!

Disco Lady · 03-06-2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhItEoUt 23

I hope they nailed to the wall.

COÑO!!!!!!!!!!

DL,

mneptune · 03-06-2009, 04:32 PM

People should understand that these guys are not representative of most fisherman in our community. Fortunately, the vast majority of fisherman obey the rules and regulations. Hope they get what they deserve

quack quack · 03-06-2009, 04:39 PM

Who are they?

Tackle Engineer · 03-06-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jessyln

Who are they?

There probably guys who thought they would not get caught !!!

Burnzum on de butski..... can they make it 10K per person??

Cutler · 03-06-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT Fish

No mercy!!!!!

no mercy for sure

Uncle Buck · 03-06-2009, 04:55 PM

Buoy guys? ...or rod/reel?

NightCrawler · 03-06-2009, 05:02 PM

Weiss stopped a commercial fishing boat in the Intracoastal Waterway near Port Everglades.

Most likely bouy

Looking at their DOB reminded me how old i am

RiskTaker · 03-06-2009, 06:16 PM

So how old are you night crawler?

Do you remember the 70's? Hang 10, smiley faces, Conch limits in Florida, and Nassau grouper too, big swordfish (although I did not even know what a swordfish was back then - Kenny will probably get a laugh out of that one)

Citizen Band and C.W. McCall

Yeah, $10k is a pretty serious fine. I would imagine that will deter them in the future even if they don't get inspected too often.

CAPTINMITCH · 03-07-2009, 08:53 AM

I think one of them is a member here.

Square Grouper · 03-07-2009, 09:03 AM

Pitiful.

Tackle Engineer · 03-07-2009, 10:26 AM

The Guy that owns the boat Scott Leon I am told by a very reliable source that happens to be in my office knows him .... Without saying what happened heres the reference and its not my words :

"Scott leon the regestered boat owner is a dick , he had a charter boat, a bait bussiness and general all around putz." " This time they just got caught !!"

They should really burn um

" Its time to stop living by the Words, " They didnt save the buffalo for me"

There is no excuse for taking shorts

Beerman · 03-07-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by KEYSKILLER

permit holder Vincent T. Bonura III, DOB 4/8/84, of Fort Lauderdale

This isnt the Vinny (Broad-bill) on here is it???

CAPTINMITCH · 03-07-2009, 10:42 AM

Hmmmmmmmm

bajakian · 03-07-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Beerman

This isnt the Vinny (Broad-bill) on here is it???

Not sure if you are just busting balls but if not Vinny was born waaaaaaaaaaay before 1984.

Beerman · 03-07-2009, 10:55 AM

Not busting balls, glad to hear its not him, actually didnt even do the math with the DOB......DUH.....yeah that makes him pretty young

Glad FWC smacked them with a decent fine, should have been 10k per fish .

mneptune · 03-07-2009, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beerman

This isnt the Vinny (Broad-bill) on here is it???

Not the same person

espada · 03-07-2009, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quack quack

who are they?

bbbbbbbbuddy

quack quack · 03-07-2009, 11:11 AM

Keeping shorts was just stupid. A 25 lb fish that you will get 1.50 maybe for. So for an extra $75 they got a $10,000 fine. He might have to sell that permit to pay the fine.

bajakian · 03-07-2009, 11:17 AM

no one thinks of the penalty ( or considers getting caught) when they do the crime.

quack quack · 03-07-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bajakian

no one thinks of the penalty ( or considers getting caught) when they do the crime.

You see that is what seperates the smart from the dumb

Broadbill-Pro · 03-07-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by espada

bbbbbbbbuddy

Yes it's bbbbbbbuddy! Probably everyone on here has bought gogs he caught one time or another. He is a hard working decent kid, shame he fcked up.

mneptune · 03-07-2009, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quack quack

Keeping shorts was just stupid. A 25 lb fish that you will get 1.50 maybe for. So for an extra $75 they got a $10,000 fine. He might have to sell that permit to pay the fine.

Eric is quite correct, they are going to lose far more than they would have gained. Thankfully, the vast majority of anglers abide by the law and respect this very important fishery so we can continue to have it for the future. Their actions was just plain stupidity.

just2fish · 03-08-2009, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quack quack

Keeping shorts was just stupid. A 25 lb fish that you will get 1.50 maybe for. So for an extra $75 they got a $10,000 fine. He might have to sell that permit to pay the fine.

this would be true if they got cought poaching there first time. how many shorts were sold before they got cought.

CAPTINMITCH · 03-09-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mneptune

Eric is quite correct, they are going to lose far more than they would have gained. Thankfully, the vast majority of anglers abide by the law and respect this very important fishery so we can continue to have it for the future. Their actions was just plain stupidity.

Greed is different than stupidity.

Nick C · 03-09-2009, 03:27 PM

..................

WhItEoUt 23 · 03-09-2009, 03:33 PM

What happend to your post Nick.

quack quack · 03-09-2009, 03:38 PM

spelling errors.

03-06-2009, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
KEYSKILLER Lines In Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Key West Boat: 28' Whitewater Posts: 11	Sword poachers busted 03/06/09 FWC News - Men face costly fine for undersized swordfish News Release Men face costly fine for undersized swordfish March 6, 2009 Contact: Gabriella B. Ferraro, 772-215-9459 That's some expensive fish. Taking three undersized swordfish may end up costing four Broward County men $10,000. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a "notice of violation and assessment" to the owner, permit holder, boat operator and fisherman of the fishing vessel "No Mercy." The case was referred to NOAA by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). In December, FWC Officer David Weiss stopped a commercial fishing boat in the Intracoastal Waterway near Port Everglades. Weiss performed a marine fisheries inspection. Two men -- a captain and a fisherman -- were on board at the time. The men had caught six swordfish, three of which were under the legal length and weight limits, Weiss reported. Federal regulations specify a minimum length of 29 inches from cleithrum to caudal keel or 33 pounds dressed. If in whole condition, the swordfish must be 47 inches long, lower jaw fork length. "We hope this case serves as deterrence," said FWC Lt. Dave Bingham. "Taking undersized swordfish has costly consequences." Four people are facing federal fisheries law violations. The men are identified as the captain, Michael J. Macneir, DOB 12/2/80, of Fort Lauderdale; fisherman Shane T. Casey, DOB 12/21/82, of Fort Lauderdale; permit holder Vincent T. Bonura III, DOB 4/8/84, of Fort Lauderdale; and vessel registrant Scott M. Leon, DOB 7/24/70, of Davie

03-06-2009, 03:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
WhItEoUt 23 Grander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pompano bch Boat: dusky 23 Best Catch: 160 lb swordfish 52 ib rooster fish Occupation: self employed Posts: 2,400	I hope they get nailed to the wall. De Pinga __________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S Last edited by WhItEoUt 23; 03-06-2009 at 04:07 PM..

03-06-2009, 04:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
mneptune Grander Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Palm Beach Boat: Grady White 25' CC Posts: 1,763	People should understand that these guys are not representative of most fisherman in our community. Fortunately, the vast majority of fisherman obey the rules and regulations. Hope they get what they deserve __________________

03-06-2009, 04:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	Who are they? __________________ Amagansett means “place of good water” in one American Indian tongue, and for generations of Lesters who have lived here, it’s been true in the most literal way.

03-06-2009, 04:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: First fish ever = 3ft sand tiger on kite string Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 3,059	Buoy guys? ...or rod/reel? __________________ www.FishClings.com by Uncle Buck Graphic Arts, LLC

03-06-2009, 03:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
GT Fish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: J-Town Boat: 25 Competition Occupation: Buisness Owner Posts: 364	No mercy!!!!!

03-06-2009, 05:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
NightCrawler Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: pompano Boat: fishing Posts: 966	Weiss stopped a commercial fishing boat in the Intracoastal Waterway near Port Everglades. Most likely bouy Looking at their DOB reminded me how old i am

03-06-2009, 06:16 PM	#11 (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: 2,226	So how old are you night crawler? Do you remember the 70's? Hang 10, smiley faces, Conch limits in Florida, and Nassau grouper too, big swordfish (although I did not even know what a swordfish was back then - Kenny will probably get a laugh out of that one) Citizen Band and C.W. McCall Yeah, $10k is a pretty serious fine. I would imagine that will deter them in the future even if they don't get inspected too often. __________________ The writer must write what he has to say, not speak it. - Ernest Hemingway.

03-07-2009, 08:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
CAPTINMITCH Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 406	I think one of them is a member here.

03-07-2009, 09:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
Square Grouper Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vero Beach, FL Best Catch: A Killer Buzz Posts: 144	Pitiful. __________________ "Man Up" is not just a phrase.....It's a way of life.

03-07-2009, 10:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
Tackle Engineer Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hollywood Fl Boat: Tackle Engineer, Dusky 26, 2XVolvoTAMD41 turbos Best Catch: Blonde Gymnast wife 115# Occupation: Fearless Leader /ceo Posts: 355	The Guy that owns the boat Scott Leon I am told by a very reliable source that happens to be in my office knows him .... Without saying what happened heres the reference and its not my words : "Scott leon the regestered boat owner is a dick , he had a charter boat, a bait bussiness and general all around putz." " This time they just got caught !!" They should really burn um " Its time to stop living by the Words, " They didnt save the buffalo for me" There is no excuse for taking shorts

03-07-2009, 10:42 AM	#16 (permalink)
CAPTINMITCH Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 406	Hmmmmmmmm

03-07-2009, 10:55 AM	#18 (permalink)
Beerman Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 669	Not busting balls, glad to hear its not him, actually didnt even do the math with the DOB......DUH.....yeah that makes him pretty young Glad FWC smacked them with a decent fine, should have been 10k per fish . __________________ Word of Wisdom: Many a problem will solve itself, if we forget it and go FISHING!!!! Last edited by Beerman; 03-07-2009 at 11:01 AM..

03-07-2009, 11:11 AM	#21 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	Keeping shorts was just stupid. A 25 lb fish that you will get 1.50 maybe for. So for an extra $75 they got a $10,000 fine. He might have to sell that permit to pay the fine. __________________ Amagansett means “place of good water” in one American Indian tongue, and for generations of Lesters who have lived here, it’s been true in the most literal way.

03-07-2009, 11:17 AM	#22 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 2,071	no one thinks of the penalty ( or considers getting caught) when they do the crime. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.

03-09-2009, 03:27 PM	#28 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Delray Beach Best Catch: .5lb Brim on 17lb test Occupation: Charter Boat Captain. Posts: 2,389	.................. __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!" Last edited by Nick C; 03-09-2009 at 03:27 PM.. Reason: nevermind

03-09-2009, 03:33 PM	#29 (permalink)
WhItEoUt 23 Grander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pompano bch Boat: dusky 23 Best Catch: 160 lb swordfish 52 ib rooster fish Occupation: self employed Posts: 2,400	What happend to your post Nick. __________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

03-09-2009, 03:38 PM	#30 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	spelling errors. __________________ Amagansett means “place of good water” in one American Indian tongue, and for generations of Lesters who have lived here, it’s been true in the most literal way.

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