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[*] posted on 10-19-2006 at 03:26 PM


Somebody ought to tell those chinese geezers about viagra.:) But after seeing some of those chinese hags, maybe rat poison would be more merciful.:light:
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[*] posted on 10-19-2006 at 03:38 PM


Jim...My reason for participating in this thread is to keep my butt out of trouble with Lobster or Camaron (and Tortouva).
There are so many things to do and enjoy in Baja, there is no reason to cross the line.
I think it has to do with gringos, after the best deal sometimes spelled "steal a deal". it is a culture thing that women are at the forefront. I want the best deal, but not interested in taking advantage of fishermen. Everyone that has indicated they have, needs to stay in the US or get a life.
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[*] posted on 10-19-2006 at 04:02 PM


I guess I'll just go back to taking buckets of abalone since this seems to cause such a stir with some of the residents. The small ones are the best, hands down.



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[*] posted on 10-19-2006 at 04:09 PM
Shari,


Your point of this post is received and appreciated. I didn’t mean to steer the subject off-topic but I’m blown away when a Nomad admits to poaching (US waters or otherwise). Fellow nomads should take your knowledge to heart. I’d hate to see someone floating up the beach with a spear gun through their throat.

I’ve never been to Bahia Asuncion. How is it during summer? I haven’t had a good lobster in a long time.

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[*] posted on 10-19-2006 at 04:31 PM


Bajadog, I hope you understand my intent is not to offend.
I write to get your attention. I find it is usually, the only way to get people to think instead of being self assured They are right. I often find myself in the same boat, so to speak.




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[*] posted on 10-19-2006 at 04:34 PM
Bajamatic...


Is poaching abalone illegal in Baja? I know taking shellfish is illegal but I don't think abalone is considered a shellfish. A friend of mine who has lived in Baja forever told me the locals actually LIKE it when gringos dive for abs because the abalone population is out of hand down there and the government is doing little if NOTHING to control it.

That's Mexico for ya! :lol:
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[*] posted on 10-19-2006 at 04:45 PM


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Is poaching abalone illegal in Baja? I know taking shellfish is illegal but I don't think abalone is considered a shellfish. A friend of mine who has lived in Baja forever told me the locals actually LIKE it when gringos dive for abs because the abalone population is out of hand down there and the government is doing little if NOTHING to control it.

That's Mexico for ya! :lol:

Zag.. two things worry me about your post.
1)poaching..........Means to do something illegal
2)I don't think abalone is considered a shellfish....I have had to remove the"shell" from all that I have cleaned.
I am not sure, but would bet it is illegal.




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[*] posted on 10-19-2006 at 06:05 PM


Abalone.....More controlled than lobster. the season for the fishermen is only three months.

Is this for real, are you smoking something. or did you mis the smileys?

"Is poaching abalone illegal in Baja? I know taking shellfish is illegal but I don't think abalone is considered a shellfish. A friend of mine who has lived in Baja forever told me the locals actually LIKE it when gringos dive for abs because the abalone population is out of hand down there and the government is doing little if NOTHING to control it. "
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[*] posted on 10-19-2006 at 06:07 PM


I heard trolling was a good way to get a Hook Up!
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[*] posted on 10-19-2006 at 06:14 PM


so, how about those Mets???
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[*] posted on 10-19-2006 at 07:38 PM


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so, how about those Mets???

1 to 1 about to be rained out. Cards win tomorrow!:P:lol:




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[*] posted on 10-19-2006 at 08:25 PM


Looks like I was wrong.....
About the RAIN:lol::lol::lol:




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[*] posted on 10-19-2006 at 09:33 PM


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I heard trolling was a good way to get a Hook Up!


Very good, Frank. :lol:

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[*] posted on 10-20-2006 at 09:02 AM
Me No Poacher


I'm not too worried about getting a speargun through the head or heart since I've never engaged in Poaching. I suppose I have (unknowingly of course) purchased from Mexican Poachers. Since I ALWAYS assume the best, I have believed that those Mexicans approaching me with Sea Food for sale are completely on the Up and Up. NOW I find out that may not be true. Another belief shattered.

Speaking of purchasing Lobster, I had a friend in Gonzaga years ago (now deceased) who would fly over to the Pacific Coast on his way back home and load up on Lobster. On one occasion, when he checked in with Customs at Calexico, he had 48 Lobster in Ice Chests in the back seat. U.S. Customs seized the Lobster and seized his airplane. After paying the required fines, he did get the plane back, but not the Lobster, of course. That cured him of bringing Lobster back, although he'd still buy it for consumption in Baja.
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[*] posted on 10-20-2006 at 09:07 AM


that is precisely where the old saying comes from. You know, "Cops always have the best shellfish."
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[*] posted on 10-20-2006 at 10:04 AM
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Years ago I had a civilian, Police Garage foreman, working for me and he always had lobster, in San Diego, for sale at a good price.

He also had a plane in which he smuggled hundreds of bugs out of Baja for years and always got away with it.

One day two huge Mexican guys in fedora's and heavy coats knocked on his door. "You don't know us, but we know you so if you wish to visit Baja come right ahead. But if you wish to return to the States with your aeroplane we strongly suggest that you not purchase any 'bugs' because we will be waiting for you."

Suddenly! No more bugs for sale!--In fact he never flew his plane south of the border again.

Oh! Yes, I would guess that the Customs guys had one heck of a feast after the story you told.




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[*] posted on 10-20-2006 at 01:39 PM
Feasting Law Enforcement Officers


I'm sure they did have a big feast. Nobody ever said Cops were Stupid. Other things, maybe.

Years ago, in L.A. or [insert city], the joke was that, after a burglary or robbery when someone said "Call the Cops", the answer was "They've already been here."
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[*] posted on 10-20-2006 at 01:54 PM


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I listen to what the fishermen who have been slighted are thinking of doing to those folks....not nice... ya see, sometimes they are all smiles and gracias to you but then complain bitterly about how you treated them. weird I know but good to know. Be fair and you might not get your stuff ripped off later....word to the wise....


In Pescadero's surf ghetto (the area where the old Gypsy's use to be), fishermen come around on Friday's selling camarones, dorado, and lobster. Pound tail for $15.00. Don't know where they are from but they always have lobster.

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[*] posted on 10-20-2006 at 02:22 PM


Haven't had much experience with slighting fisherman.:D As a fisherman I've been slighted.:yes:
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[*] posted on 10-20-2006 at 05:13 PM


In these parts, abalone season is only a month and they really take care of their abalone beds...if you are caught with abalone, it is a more serious crime than having drugs.



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