Ron Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 September 23, 2009 A Toronto man has been fined a total of $3,750 for bass fishing-related offences. Robert D. Alexander pleaded guilty to possessing a quantity of fish that was over the limit, fishing without a licence and illegally transporting fish. Court heard that in July 2009, Alexander was stopped by Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers on Trent River Road, in Trent River, Northumberland County. An inspection of his fishing gear revealed a large quantity of skinless fish. Further investigation showed that Alexander possessed 56 skinless fillets (the equivalent of 28 fish) that had been harvested without a fishing licence. It was determined that the fillets were all bass. The possession limit for bass in the area is six. Justice Allison Forestall heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Cobourg, on September 21, 2009. Anglers are reminded that each individual is responsible for being aware of their limit and fishing within it. To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 good to see they got one of thoses dude's i grew up fishing in that area and it was and still is a great bass fishery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Alexander possessed 56 skinless fillets (the equivalent of 28 fish) The math works out. Nice to see thier still getting the bad guys Ron. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 nice but $10,000.00 fine would be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uglyfish Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 nice but $10,000.00 fine would be better i agree!! they should have really made it hurt him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondar Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 fishing liciense should be banned even though he didnt have one for along time plus HEFTY HEFTY FINE Thank you CO's Job well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Should have taken his truck, his boat and all his tackle.. If he wanted them back he could bid on them at auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I think he should've done some time at the "crossbar hotel" as well!... what kind of idiot fishes without a license, let alone poaches without one??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck2fan Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Fine was too low and they should go back to taking the vehicle and the tackle. So much of this stuff keeps going on because poachers know nothing really drastic will happen to them. So what the guy loses a month's pay big deal.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I would love to see some examples being made in cases like this. This is absolutely flagrant abuse of a resource, no licence on top of it all. $10000 should be the minimum. Who knows how many times a summer this guy does this same thing. Tape barbwire to the book and throw it at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Good job nailing the punk, CO's But yeah....would be nice to see the punishment put the hurt on this guy so he either never picks up a rod again, or learns to do it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbs Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 It's great they caught this guy, but i agree that he should be fined way more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 I would love to see some examples being made in cases like this. This is absolutely flagrant abuse of a resource, no licence on top of it all. $10000 should be the minimum. Who knows how many times a summer this guy does this same thing. Tape barbwire to the book and throw it at him. Dis agree, I have a very good friend that forgot to renew his license and went fishing(forgot about the license) and he got checked for it on that day when he was out in his boat, the CO let him go with a warning. 10'000 is a little much and is obviously not in effect for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oates Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 no wonder we have some bad fishing days we don't expect with buddy pulling out dozens of fish from the river! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Dis agree, I have a very good friend that forgot to renew his license and went fishing(forgot about the license) and he got checked for it on that day when he was out in his boat, the CO let him go with a warning. 10'000 is a little much and is obviously not in effect for a reason. Dude I think you missed what I was referring to. Simply not having a license is one thing (still no excuse in my mind). But possessing 20 some fish over the limit coupled with no license is basically a scofflaw attitude that deserves harsh punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Dude I think you missed what I was referring to. Simply not having a license is one thing (still no excuse in my mind). But possessing 20 some fish over the limit coupled with no license is basically a scofflaw attitude that deserves harsh punishment. O ok, that's what I was hoping for lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 I think everyone else was referring to everything he did not just not having a license Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gbfisher Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 A fine will never stop this type of fool....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmann Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Nice to see they caught this jack ass. Not only is the fine to small they should also post his picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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