Jigatollah Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 While fishing Simcoe today for white fish. Myself and a friend noticed one boat leave and return a few times after catching their limits each. On their 3rd trip back, we watched them catch and keep 8 whitefish . The limit is 2 per person.I approached them with my camera out and took a picture of the poachers. Once they realized what was going on, they pulled up their anchor and sped away. I phoned 1-800-222-tips and gave a report to a officer and I'll have to do a return call tomorrow and email them the picture I took. Hoefully they get what they deserve. Here's the picture of them in their boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 (edited) PRICELESS! Nice job! Sure wish those numbers were clearer Edited May 14, 2007 by snog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Way to go Jigatollah. You are the Jigatollah of Rock and Rollah. Keep us posted. It's just too bad they didn't have a nicer boat to lose. The Force is strong with this one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorlifts Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 HEY THATS ME!!!! Just jiven, lol, to bad you didnt catch em with the fish in the pic. I think that would make the case stronger. I think they call it evidence. lol hey dude just bustin chops. pretty brave good think they were`nt choice or angels, That could have been messy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorlifts Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 WAIT!! WAIT,... ITS Randy and Mr Lahey from trailer park boys!! Hahahaaaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Well done Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 (edited) The one guys pulling up the anchor does have a bit of concern on his face. Good for you jigatolla. Hopefully they'll be getting a visit soon. Edited May 15, 2007 by Rich Clemens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 very good lets hope something is done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Very good, hope something can be done about them... Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 You might of discouraged them from bagging more fish but I don't see where much can be done. All they have to do is dispose of the evidence and it's your word against theirs. And who to say they didn't consume their first catch and come back for more. BUT they will think twice before pulling off this caper again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Hey Jiggy nicely done. I would say they knew exactly what was going on,just by the look on the anchor mans face. Im very surprised the MNR wasnt out there as they KNOW,whats going on out there and it,s not like they have to travel for miles to catch these type of guys. Are you reading this Mr. MNR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Hey Jiggy nicely done. I would say they knew exactly what was going on,just by the look on the anchor mans face. Im very surprised the MNR wasnt out there as they KNOW,whats going on out there and it,s not like they have to travel for miles to catch these type of guys. Are you reading this Mr. MNR. What do you want to bet they can't afford the gas to get their boats out on the water... Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Great Job!! Even if the MNR doesn't do anything at least these two characters might think twice about poaching again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 And who to say they didn't consume their first catch and come back for more. Uh oh, better check the rules on daily catch and consumption... What you consume on the day caught counts towards that days catch, so NO you don't go back and forth ten times to feed your extended family. 2 whities per person per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSTER Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 nothing will come from this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Good thoughts doing this, but unless they catch them with the fish doesn`t it become he said she said? Got to believe they stashed them with someone not involved once they became aware of what you were doing? Still maybe it will prevent future crimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANUK Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Jiggy, you have done good! that's the most anyone can do from one boat to another on open water without getting in to a confrontation etc. you have done more then most would have you can't win here tho, if a guy mentions about a poacher here, everyone says "Don't just come here and tell us! why didn't you take pictures and call M.N.R" well, you just did that! and now some are saying that's not enough, "its your word against their" "its not enough evidence" give me a break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoorguy61 Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 I applaud your efforts an hope you were careful, given that there are some crazies out there. Whether or not this was successful in a court of law, I believe that this would help a whole lot in making these two fellows "think" about their actions and possible consequences. Hopefully a few people that know them observed your post and the photo. Sadly, I bet they are in a defendable position.....I hope I am wrong. outdoorguy61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Nanuk I don't see where ANYONE said Jigatollah didn't do enough INCLUDING myself. What I did say it's their word against yours and WITHOUT evidence nothing can come of it. HOWEVER, I applaud him for his efforts. You shouldn't put words in some else's mouth. I know I don't like it and many others don't either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish1965 Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Poachers are usually not just one-hit wonders. Clearly these guys knew they were breaking the law by their various return trips. Hopefully this triggers a visit from the MNR. Quite often the poachers have other crimes they are trying to hide which can be discovered with a cursory investigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANUK Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 (edited) You might of discouraged them from bagging more fish but I don't see where much can be done. All they have to do is dispose of the evidence and it's your word against theirs. And who to say they didn't consume their first catch and come back for more. BUT they will think twice before pulling off this caper again. Billy Bob, I didn't mention anybody's name, neither do I have to put any words in your mouth, its you who typed the above response. NOT ME! please read catch & possesion limits in the reg book(page 3 & 4). Edited May 14, 2007 by NANUK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyman Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 That was an awesome thing you did. . If nothing else you've at least scared the crap out of these guys. I'm sure it's happening everywhere. It's kind of sad really,that a country as rich in natural resources dedicates so little of it's monetary resources towards it greatest asset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GbayGiant Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Good job bud. I agree though, they have to be caught red handed with the evidence unless you had video evidence. But if you stopped/scared them from thinking of doing it again than that is a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 I think this about sums it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didoban Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 some tough hide these guys, no shirt in the middle of the lake...today a bit breezy and 16C ? must really be getting a workout hauling fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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