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New commercial fishing regulations considered........
Chuck,
Nobody can just go get a commercial license anymore,and its been that way for years, Boat/License buyback programs have been around for at least 4 or 5 years now too. As to Halibut longlining (tub lining), I agree the feds don't give a "Weather Day" so it can be extremely dangerous if it kicks up. Many moons ago when the feds started restricting fishing most of the Owner/Operators were forced out of business and the only way to recoup any loss was to sell the license, the boat too since the license is attached to the boat. Back then if the boat was a POS it still had value because of the license, but, and here's the kicker, The license could only be transfered to another boat of equal or less tonnage. BTW, I'm surprised you would trash anyone who works as a roofer, short order cook, etc... Most of the guy's I know in the industry are just Commercial (or used to be) Fishermen trying to make ends meet. , Try a trip on an ol' Halibut Schooner. You know what I mean UD |
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