Ron Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Just an update for everyone. I received a letter in the mail in regards to my fine for fishing in the Cobourg Harbour. They have dropped the charges as it is legal to fish where it is otherwise clearly posted. However, the by law is under review and they are still potentially going to close the harbour to fishing. I have a meeting set with OFAH in the following week to see if this is of interest to them as well. Once I have the meeting with OFAH, I will be setting a date to address the town council. Cheers, Ron... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Congrats and thanks for the update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 You have my admiration Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 keep up the good work I owe you a beer or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Ron your one of a kind not many would do what your doing to just keep spots for kids to fish most are to busy in the own life to make time for others. I know your a very busy guy and dont know how or where you find the time for this stuff. Keep up the good fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Don't know how a group without jurisdiction can close a harbor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Excellent news Ron, keep up the good fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracon Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Awesome Ron! Great perseverance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Don't give in Ron. Stick to your guns. We've had to may rocks thrown at us anglers. We need more like you to stand up and fight for whats ours I know I've had just about enough of Boat Launch Gouging . Thinking of sending something to the OFAH Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabluz Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Great news Ron. Even though I'm in Quebec, this will still have some effect on fishermen's rights and I'm sure that your example will incite other fishermen across Canada to question other similar decisions made to limit the sport of fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Awesome job, Ron. Thanks for representing us. p.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 awesome news ron !!! keep us updated...cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Good fight sir. Would be nice to have a couple of those kids that were originally kicked off to join you at the town council meeting. If you can't find'em maybe we could dress a few of us up if the need be. Keep on, keeping on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt bruce Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Good fight sir. Would be nice to have a couple of those kids that were originally kicked off to join you at the town council meeting. If you can't find'em maybe we could dress a few of us up if the need be. Keep on, keeping on! Just had a very very scarey thought , TJ and LEW dressed as the guitar player in ac/dc, beanys and all , holding Rons hand as he steps up to give his speach . great work Ron we are losing so many shore fishing spots ,soon only people with boats and deep pockets for launch fees will be able to fish most lakes . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Shirley Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Good stuff Ron. You're a good man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Thanks everyone. I had an "on site" meeting with representatives from OFAH today. It went very well. This is of great interest to them as well and are going to carry on with me to ensure there is fishing within the harbour of Cobourg! For anyone who is in fishing clubs, talk to your chair members to see if a letter of encouragement could be written up showing the positive reasons for having kids getting an interest in fishing. I think the town council has forgotten they were kids once too. Cheers, Ron... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerbaitking Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Great to hear & Best of luck to you, the more places for kids to fish the Better Thanx & Tight Lines SBK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Brown Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 (edited) The Rice Lake Fishing Festival and the Bridgenorth Winter Panfish Festival will be writing letters of support. With over 2000 kids attending our free events last year to enjoy fishing with their family and friends, I hope it means something to them. It is in everyone's interest to have our youth engaged in positive activities with their families instead of standing around a street corner or at home on a computer. Edited November 14, 2011 by Michael Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Great Job Ron, Remember, it's better to have kids hooked on fishing instead of drugs. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 A champion for other anglers. Good stuff Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Go get 'em Ron!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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