If I had special status or worked for the government or a special permit, I would most definitley post it on the boat or use a flag or some signal that I was permitted to break the law. As mentioned before, these guys were avoiding the camera so that their reg numbers could not be photoed. These two are not the only ones that were breaking the law. There were two different charter boats that were out there with 10 rods out. We counted five in one boat and 3 in another. And no, there was no where to go down into the cabin persay. Gavin, I do not understand how you can defend this. Or even play the devils advocate on this.
My buddy and I were convinced that the guys in one boat heard us because as soon as we said something, these guys started hauling rods in. HMMMMM I wonder if they heard us???
Anyways I have said way more than my two cents on this. Next time I am out there I will call the OPP if I see anyone breaking the law. I am sure that one of the officers will call a Co buddy of his to get out there and nail the poachers. Anyone who defends these morons, whichever board they belong to, sounds like someone who may just be inclined to practice this type of angling given the chance.