Confessedly I'm a trailer boater and keep my boats in the dry when not in use, and even though I'm not one for more personal gov't regulation, I can see going after invasive species from people who won't keep their boat clean.. Especially after looking at the prop of this boat.

Besides, a clean hull and drive make the boats performance a lot more efficient.

If the proposal was enacted in Illinois, I'd probably vote for it.

http://www.saratogian.com/general-ne...vasive-species

Tim wrote:
Confessedly I'm a trailer boater and keep my boats in the dry when not in
use, and even though I'm not one for more personal gov't regulation, I
can see going after invasive species from people who won't keep their
boat clean. Especially after looking at the prop of this boat.

Besides, a clean hull and drive make the boats performance a lot more efficient.

If the proposal was enacted in Illinois, I'd probably vote for it.

http://www.saratogian.com/general-ne...vasive-species

We have inspections at some lakes. Next visit free if you have not used
the boat elsewhere. They band the boat to the trailer. Not a problem.
But a lot of the fees are just revenue enhancers. We have a $15 star
The fee on the registration for invasive species. What does it actually
buy? Clear lake has a $20 a year fee. You fill out paper work, and they
give you a sticker. No one actually checks the boat. We have quagga
mussels in several waters in the west. Originally introduced by fly
fisherman and waders from New Zealand. There are no fees on fisherman, no
fees on inflatables. Seems little more than an extra boating tax as it is
run now.

On Sunday, January 12, 2014 3:31:10 PM UTC-6, Califbill wrote:

We have quagga
mussels in several waters in the west. Originally introduced by fly

fisherman and waders from New Zealand.

odd that thy could have survived the trip hanging out in waders and tackle boxes. But I suppose that's possible.


There are no fees on fisherman, no

fees on inflatables. Seems little more than an extra boating tax as it is

run now.


Didn't think of that...

On Sun, 12 Jan 2014 13:02:09 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

Confessedly I'm a trailer boater and keep my boats in the dry when not in use, and even though I'm not one for more personal gov't regulation, I can see going after invasive species from people who won't keep their boat clean. Especially after looking at the prop of this boat.

Besides, a clean hull and drive make the boats performance a lot more efficient.

If the proposal was enacted in Illinois, I'd probably vote for it.

http://www.saratogian.com/general-ne...vasive-species

We're finghting against an invader, too.....

http://www.treehugger.com/ocean-cons...us-waters.html

On 1/12/14, 6:50 PM, Gene Kearns wrote:
On Sun, 12 Jan 2014 13:02:09 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

Confessedly I'm a trailer boater and keep my boats in the dry when not in use, and even though I'm not one for more personal gov't regulation, I can see going after invasive species from people who won't keep their boat clean. Especially after looking at the prop of this boat.

Besides, a clean hull and drive make the boats performance a lot more efficient.

If the proposal was enacted in Illinois, I'd probably vote for it.

http://www.saratogian.com/general-ne...vasive-species

We're finghting against an invader, too.....

http://www.treehugger.com/ocean-cons...us-waters.html



If it is the same species, and it looks like it, there's a big market
for them in seafood stores and restaurants. Is someone raising them
locally and commercially in your area?

Gene would those things be any good to eat? If so there may be a solution.. (butter, lemon and garlic!)

On Sunday, January 12, 2014 8:05:50 PM UTC-6, wrote:
On Sun, 12 Jan 2014 13:02:09 -0800 (PST), Tim

wrote:



Confessedly I'm a trailer boater and keep my boats in the dry when not in use, and even though I'm not one for more personal gov't regulation, I can see going after invasive species from people who won't keep their boat clean. Especially after looking at the prop of this boat.



Besides, a clean hull and drive make the boats performance a lot more efficient.



If the proposal was enacted in Illinois, I'd probably vote for it.



http://www.saratogian.com/general-ne...vasive-species



Invasive species are really getting to be a problem everywhere and

anything we can do to limit the spread is worth doing.

Yeah, we've got those weird flying carp in the mid-western rivers now...

On 1/12/2014 10:05 PM, Tim wrote:
On Sunday, January 12, 2014 8:05:50 PM UTC-6, wrote:
On Sun, 12 Jan 2014 13:02:09 -0800 (PST), Tim

wrote:



Confessedly I'm a trailer boater and keep my boats in the dry when not in use, and even though I'm not one for more personal gov't regulation, I can see going after invasive species from people who won't keep their boat clean. Especially after looking at the prop of this boat.



Besides, a clean hull and drive make the boats performance a lot more efficient.



If the proposal was enacted in Illinois, I'd probably vote for it.



http://www.saratogian.com/general-ne...vasive-species



Invasive species are really getting to be a problem everywhere and

anything we can do to limit the spread is worth doing.

Yeah, we've got those weird flying carp in the mid-western rivers now...


Those things are bad... Like 20 pound mosquitoes that can kill you...

On Monday, January 13, 2014 12:51:17 AM UTC-6, wrote:
On Sun, 12 Jan 2014 19:03:49 -0800 (PST), Tim

wrote:



Gene would those things be any good to eat? If so there may be a solution.. (butter, lemon and garlic!)





If these are the same tiger shrimp, they are likely to be what you get

in a lot of places (the black and gray ones at the store)

I have to believe, game fish like to eat them. I guess it depends on

where they are showing up and if they are competing with native

shrimp.

I didn't realize these are the same as 'black prawns"

Thanks!

On 1/13/14, 5:35 PM, Tim wrote:
On Monday, January 13, 2014 12:51:17 AM UTC-6, wrote:
On Sun, 12 Jan 2014 19:03:49 -0800 (PST), Tim

wrote:



Gene would those things be any good to eat? If so there may be a solution.. (butter, lemon and garlic!)





If these are the same tiger shrimp, they are likely to be what you get

in a lot of places (the black and gray ones at the store)

I have to believe, game fish like to eat them. I guess it depends on

where they are showing up and if they are competing with native

shrimp.

I didn't realize these are the same as 'black prawns"

Thanks!


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