Poachers

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Permalink Reply by Ed Walzer on June 8, 2013 at 8:31pm

Note wet suit drying on side of boat. One diver is under water

 

Permalink Reply by Kevin Bye on June 8, 2013 at 10:33pm

Appreciate the info Ed,maybe it's time we all take a field trip to Merwin.

Permalink Reply by Mike Floyd on June 9, 2013 at 3:56am

The last I heard I thought the poaching issue was being handled! It seems they think they can get away with it so they are getting all their friends to join in....pretty ballsy to do it when you know a sheriff boat is patrolling the lake.

Permalink Reply by Ed Walzer on June 9, 2013 at 8:27am

I like the idea of taking care of this ourselfs. Just need a plan and a way to let these assholes know we dont appreciate them.

Permalink Reply by Ed Walzer on June 9, 2013 at 8:29am

Im not sure Mike but I think they may have started after the Sherriff went home.

Permalink Reply by Todd Reis on June 9, 2013 at 10:17am

Great picture Ed..Question though. The blue registration tag. Its not the same as a Washington tag. It doesn't look anything like mine, its orange. So are they illegal anyway? A hole in the lower unit would be the best thing..Has either one of the musky clubs pursued this nearly a 1/4 as much as you and the 5 other of us guys fishing down there have? Now I'm going fishing..see yahs. Gonna get some Tapps musky yah yahs out of my system.

Permalink Reply by Todd Reis on June 9, 2013 at 10:21am

ED also go on f.b and post that picture on the NWSportsmans page. Like I said they hate poachers just as much as the rest of us. Andy will do what he can to help the fishery for sure. Now I'm going fishing!

Permalink Reply by Mark Wells on June 12, 2013 at 9:27pm

Mr Todd Reis,

You should know that CMA has been instumental in trying to stop the poaching problems. Including the gill cutting on Tapps, bowfishing at Mayfield and spearfishing at Merwin.

The reward offered by CMA via our website speaks for itself.

Many, many emails and phone calls have been sent over the course of the last 5 - 6 yrs to the WDFW over these issues by CMA. It is not a musky club's fault this problem continues.

Please refrain from using this forum for chastising the musky clubs for something they have nothing to do with. Vent your frustration with WDFW Enforcement.

Thank You.

Permalink Reply by Todd Reis on June 13, 2013 at 9:26pm

Mr. Wells,

I never blamed either club. I am just amazed at the depth of this issue continuing. I do disagree with what Ed said, the "lack of concern from law enforcement" is not true. The WDFW is very concerned. There is an on going investigation. All we can do is provide information with boat numbers, photos or video. And Ed has restarted the topic with new information. Great job Ed! 

The spear gunning is a SERIOUS problem at Merwin !

You know as well as do all my friends I have made throughout the musky fishing community that I have a deep passion for the sport. I am truly grateful to the state for providing me with the fishing opportunity that is musky fishing. I love my family and then I love musky fishing next. 

Please stop scolding a fellow fisherman's opinion. Just because you don't like my opinion does not mean my opinion is wrong.

No one made you judge and jury in this open forum.

Have a great weekend!

Todd Reis

Permalink Reply by Todd Reis on July 27, 2013 at 2:56pm

Go  to you tube and punch in 'spear gunning tiger muskies' and look at what comes up. WAAAAy back 2 years ago when we 1st saw the spear gunners at Merwin they were in a white boat with red trim under the gunnel. The boat looks really familiar. And the 2 dudes were big dudes with blonde hair. Just check it out. Plus at the end the location is unknown. Could be in Utah, Colorado or New Mexico? ? Brandon Carter is the guy who produced the video..just reminding everyone that it is illegal to spear gun in freshwater here in Washington. And just keeping this thread up near the top to raise awareness. And to report these goons if you see them here..

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