Thieves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Capt. Bruce W. Shuler]

Thieves!!!!

Folks, I know I sound like a broken record but please think about what this bay was two years ago and what we have now. It’s only going to get better if we respect it.
I have to rant some as to what we saw this past weekend, it was not only me but our guests made the comments as well. They were totally disgusted with the actions of a certain vessel. We watched a boat triple dip. Went out early caught a limit, back in and then out 2 hours later for another limit , then as I am coming back into the harbor out a third time. Don’t worry the Game Wardens were called with a boat description and location. Triple dipping was bad enough but we saw them get a limit and then cull from the ice box dead fish as they caught a larger one. Folks that’s illegal!
I forgot my mobile phone or we could have had them caught, hands down. You can bet that won’t happen again. My mobile phone will be as important to me as a rod and reel from now on!
If you are one of these people SHAME ON YOU! You’re a thief!
If you want as much meat as possible, just only keep 17” and above fish, there’s plenty, no need to keep those 15” then cull dead fish as you catch a bigger one. You are only stealing from those who respect the rules, and taking away from our grand children.
If you see these actions in the future , you do not need to confront the thief’s: all you have to do is get their TX numbers and call the Game Wardens. They will take care of the rest.
Folks lets all respect our bay and go out and have some REAL FUN! Also don’t forget those 15” to 20” trout eat the best.
Thanks for putting up with and OLD FA_T like me, preaching all the time.
IT’S JUST SO MUCH FUN NOW!! I only want to see it get better.

Respectfully
Bruce

[Captain Brandon]

Great post pop.  The best one yet from you.  I am proud of your efforts.

Love

bds

[ChasinTail]

I'll cheers to that!! and is there a # we can carry in our phones if any of this is seen!? The fishing is GREAT right now and I'm glad im apart of it!! Heck my Dad wants to start throwing lures and I cant WAIT for him to get a chance to come with me a hook his first red on a top water or artificial!! Capt. Brandon ... Great job on your efforts to help restore the bays!! I'll cheers to that anyday!!

[Capt. Bruce W. Shuler]

cahsintails
Let me speak with the MAN and I will e-mail you their mobile phone numbers. I don't think they would like them posted on  a web site. Thanks for your help. It only going to get better.
Later
Bruce

[ChasinTail]

sounds good.. and Meant to say Capt. Bruce.. Cheers... lol think u got what i meant though!!

[GLB-1]

Thanks for watching out for the double dippers.   We stay at Casa De Pescadores and see this happen often there.  Just don't confuse us old guys with the thieves.  We usually fish for trout in the morning, come in for lunch and a long nap, then go out and catch some mullet and throw bait for reds in the afternoon.  We just can't take the mid-day heat anymore.  we are heading down Saturday and will try swing by yu'all's for a visit.

Gary Breech

[The Great Iccuss]

BRAVO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Outstanding post Cpt Bruce.

The fish we have in the bay belongs to all of us.  People of such distasteful behavior, take resorces from us, our children and our grandchildren.  Conservation, and stopping double dipping, i.e poaching is a responsibility for us all.  We all should feel a sense of duty to those that come after us to take care of our lands, game, and fish.  I emplore each and every member who reads this to not hesitate to call the local TPWL when we witness such deplorable behavior.  Cops can't be everywhere all the time, your help is greatly needed.  Thanks-Have a Blessed Day