B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Gill net full of big Bass, 02/13/18

[Guest]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Fill net, Bass, 02/13/08, Wife

To honest most were died i tried tto release what i could that were still breathing.i spent well over a hour trying to get them released and revived.

 

[Simpl3Man2014]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Fill net, Bass, 02/13/08, Wife

davisjeremy1981 - 2/13/2018 8:03 PM

The owners need to be required to keep a registered buoy number and a time checked log for each net. they also need to be required to keep a grease pencil chart attached to said buoy and write down the time that it was last checked so they can't sit at home and update their logs. Any nets that have not been checked within the allotted time need to result in a huge fine to whom ever that net is registered to.

Amen to this. It’s completely unacceptable. The Chick is too nice of a lake to let laziness ruin the environment and kill of our fish. Disgusting. So what are these nets used for exactly? I’m new to these barbaric practices.

 

[RebelMtOutdoors]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Fill net, Bass, 02/13/08, Wife

My brother was out fishing today around wolftever and he snagged a net by accident. He said he released a 6, 4, and 3lber that was barely alive and said a few he let back were floating up. One of the fish was cut up and bleeding bad from being hung up in the net. It makes me sick just thinking about how many fish are killed by these nets every day.

 

[Guest]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Fill net, Bass, 02/13/08, Wife

Yea i seen that one to i must checked it after your brother done come thru cause i told my wife i could not believe there where no bass in it,

 

[rubbergut]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Fill net, Bass, 02/13/08, Wife

This is terrible to see! and what is sad is the lack of action against killing fish. I would like to know the difference between killing fish in nets and live-wells? A lot of people get this same feeling after a full day of fishing pulling up to the ramp (any ramp) and seeing dead bass floating after dozens of tourneys have been held at every access found. Gill net guys trying to make a living will always have dead fish in their nets as well as tournament fishermen, both are after a payday. In my opinion twra is limited on resources and has more to look after than Chickamauga reservoir. The previous suggestion as how the net guys should maintain their profession is awesome and would help regulate what they are doing. but what about all the tourneys and fish that die in live-wells. TWRA should look at this as well! Looks like there could be a few laws put in place to better monitor this as well like making all directors submit a roster of all members( boaters and non boaters), regulate how many tourneys can be held on the reservoir at on time not just each ramp, have an officer on site to fine every angler with a dead fish, limit how many tourneys each club has with fees for use of ramp, check each and every boater for intoxication, check each boat for leaking fuel and oil, designate areas that can be fished, and put enough officers on the water to monitor these regulations and the many more that could be added to this list as well as the list mentioned above for the net guys. Sounds to me like both type fishermen have some problems. The difference I see between the two is well nothing as a matter of fact seems there are as many fish killed on tourney as what are killed in nets! These guys may leave their nets to long as do tourney fishermen leave fish in the well to long. I get the aggravation we all have and seems to me there will always be a problem so accept it for what it is, do what you do, and shut up and fish! Pushing for harsher regulations on one party may result in harder regulations on the other.

 

[Backwaterjigs]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Fill net, Bass, 02/13/08, Wife

This is awful seeing all them big bass go to waist on such a childish act,I understand that TWRA allows this to go on but maybe they should look at the damage it’s doing verses the benefit and the cost ,bass fisherman spend a lot more money a year on the lake not counting all the revenue that it brings to the Chattanooga area maybe they should also look at what it cost them a bet them Flordia Bass isn’t cheep to bring in to the Chick, so I bet when they see it starting to get into their pockets they will do something about it Our at lest it’s that way in Georgia That coming from a state employee myself , Again I understand that people have to make a living to support their family but do it where it doesn’t effect everyone boats damaged because of net ,fish dead for no reason if they our going to allow this to go on make a few places on the lake off limits to net our even have places where it is allowed but not just everywhere and anywhere the netter’s want to put them ,seems to me the tag system on their nets and buoys would work and make it a different if you Our going to do this for a living then that’s what you need to be doing is working and not just putting out nets and then going home and setting in the chair for a few days ,that’s why this country is in the shape it’s in people want the easy way out in everything even if others have to pay for it something has to be done to make both parties happy but this is just inhumane with what these pictures shows again TWRA got their hands full for sure

 

[Tenncrapie]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Fill net, Bass, 02/13/08, Wife

I got into one strung across the whole Hiwassee River back in December. Got into my prop. Took nearly an hour to cut it all out. Then luckily my mechanic found line in around my seals replaced everything damaged cost me 200 bucks I don't have.

 

[finbully]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Fill net, Bass, 02/13/08, Wife

We can keep griping but until this is outlawed or fees raised to replace by-catch the problem will continue.

Contact your legislatures and keep contacting them to change the law and or permit fee structure.

For the tournament kill impact I firmly believe a fee based tournament permit should be required especially since a "payday" is part of the event using public resources.

Griping on here is just preaching to the choir and solves nothing.

 

[hoop235]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Fill net, Bass, 02/13/08, Wife

davisjeremy1981 - 2/13/2018 9:03 PM

The owners need to be required to keep a registered buoy number and a time checked log for each net. they also need to be required to keep a grease pencil chart attached to said buoy and write down the time that it was last checked so they can't sit at home and update their logs. Any nets that have not been checked within the allotted time need to result in a huge fine to whom ever that net is registered to.

Great post and I agree completly. In this day and age it's hard to believe people still do this for a living.

 

[Silverfish]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Fill net, Bass, 02/13/08, Wife

nets need to be outlawed

 

[Blue76]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Fill net, Bass, 02/13/08, Wife

Just wondering... What type of fish are they targeting with the nets? If Bass is a 5 fish limit I assume they are supposed to throw them back... Is there a species they can harvest as many as they can catch?

 

[bntpolpatrn]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Fill net, Bass, 02/13/08, Wife

churly - 2/13/2018 3:36 PM

Need to contact TWRA. Officer McSpaden-731.697.5240

Twra who? What a joke they are..

 

[bntpolpatrn]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Fill net, Bass, 02/13/08, Wife

This is an ongoing situation. We have had this discussion for years, and here we are again. Twra is a joke and will always be in my opinion. I could care less if you fish for a living and if this offends you. Gill nets should be ban and that all there is to it. If twra won't get off there lazy ass and go patro,l then ban them.

 

[danrnsmyth]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Fill net, Bass, 02/13/08, Wife

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(198.38.59.185) This is terrible to see! and what is sad is the lack of action against killing fish. I would like to know the difference between killing fish in nets and live-wells? Quote

The difference is the mortality rate and the numbers of fish involved . I would say that fish that die in live wells are a very small percentage whereas the numbers of bass that die in unattended nets is probably close to 100%. There are a couple of other differences and one being that it is illegal to leave the nets unchecked

 

[jb366]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Fill net, Bass, 02/13/08, Wife

bntpolpatrn - 2/14/2018 10:16 AM

churly - 2/13/2018 3:36 PM

Need to contact TWRA. Officer McSpaden-731.697.5240

Twra who? What a joke they are..

Oh you know, those people that keep raising our license prices to pay for more officers then whenever you call them for something they tell you they can't do anything because they're understaffed.

 

[zack1a2]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Fill net, Bass, 02/13/08, Wife

Just sit and think about what our lake will look like in 10-15 years. Its sad the luxury we are all getting to enjoy may be back to the lake of the early 90s if we are not careful. It is awesome to see some many young folks getting involved with fishing, but we must make sure this success continues on..Those fish in that net are key to the next generation..

 

[SpurHunter]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Fill net, Bass, 02/13/08, Wife

Blue76 - 2/14/2018 9:38 AM

Just wondering... What type of fish are they targeting with the nets? If Bass is a 5 fish limit I assume they are supposed to throw them back... Is there a species they can harvest as many as they can catch?

They are not allowed to harvest these fish, they must throw them back in the lake to sink, die and feed the turtles.

 

[Jmax]

RE: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Gill net full of big Bass, 02/13/08

Ok guys, just a heads up. The last time there was a "big bash the TWRA" on here they showed up at the next CFF tournament and issued fines for anything that was illegal. Parking, boat checks, floatation, lights, ex....

Just saying, make sure you park correctly and have all you boat requirements, licenses correct and in order. emoAngel Jmax

 

[Tn bullet]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Gill net full of big Bass, 02/13/08

Jmax I agree justbe legal which all should be anyway! Not bashing TWRA for these nets but they really should take a day a week and really check the nets operation save a fishery or something g! We got checked in Alabama this week! Locals were complaining that out of town fisherman were coming and taking all their fish you would think those pics would spark interest and get a grant or a ball rolling to protect our fishery

 

[heath423]

Re: B-TRACKER, Chick. This is going to make you sick. Gill net full of big Bass, 02/13/08

TWRA: everyone has their opinion of them, but they can be partially credited with the giant bass we are catching on Chickamauga. It’s not just the vegetation that made all of this happen. For you deer hunters on here.....think back to the early 90's. They can't be everywhere at once when needed. And no I do not work for or even know a TWRA officer. I just respect their job and what they do for us.
Now, I hate those gill nets also and think it is terrible that our bass get caught up in them or our props. Lets get back to fishing!