Posted by judge66 on 2002 PM:

Maybe Just A Dream, But Would Like To Know Any Way

After reading an article in Bassmasters about a state record bass, I was just wondering what do you need to do if you catch a fish you think would be a state record.

Where do you get it weighed???
Can you release it?
Does it have to be or can it be alive?
Can you transport live game fish?

Like I said most likely nothing but a dream but you never know?

Does it have to be public water, I have caught some very big 10+ lbs LM bass and 5+ lbs sm Bass in reservoirs that I fish but they are not open to the public.

Intrested in NJ, NY and PA

What are the state records any way, I caught a large pickrel friday night close to 36 inch (bashakill)

Posted by JPBass on 2002 PM:

Private or public doesn't matter. It has to be weighed on a certified scale with a witness or two. The closest deli or supermarket can usually provide that if they're willing. I believe the IGFA has a form you fill out to certify your catch. It doesn't have to be alive but it sure would be nice if it was. And yea, you can release it.

As long as you're dreaming you might as well go for a world record (a tad over 22 lbs.) as that could be worth well over a million dollars!! (with endorsements and all).

Might wanna make sure they're in season though before you go dragging them outta the lake.

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Posted by BigAl75 on 2002 PM:

Check the Fishing Regulations Guide that you can get from the same place you get your license. I'm pretty sure it has some info in there about record fish. Page 31, 32, & 33 of the guide have a little bit of info. You can also check out the NYSDEC web site at http://www.dec.state.ny.us for some more info.

Like I always say, keep dreaming. NY State hasn't taxed it yet!!

Al

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Posted by Pete L on 2002 PM:

BIGAL --- Let`s not give them any ideas!!!!!!!!!!

JP - We`ve all got that same dream!!

Pete

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Posted by judge66 on 2002 PM:

THANX FOR THE REPLIES i READ IT HAD TO BE WEIGHED ON A CERTIFIED SCALE BUT i HAD NO IDEA THAT THAT COULD BE A DELI SCALE

tHANK YOU AGAIN

Posted by JPBass on 2002 PM:

Actually if you own a good scale you can have it certified. Our club scale is. Something to do with the dept. of weights and measures if my memory serves me correctly. here's a link....... dept weights and measures

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Posted by lastcastme on 2002 PM:

State Record!What to do!!

judge66,if you click on the link below it will take you to DEC home page,scroll down to (DEC Fishing Programs)
click on>Angler Achievement Awards Program.This will give you all the info.you need on what to do if you think you cought the state record.
Hope it helps.
www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/fish
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Posted by mikeD in NYC on 2002 PM:

excellent thread!...thanks judge66!...i was wondering the same thing myself... you never know

Posted by Paul Mattie on 2002 AM:

In the past month a record lgmth in Arizona was DQ'ed by the state because the angler brought the fish to the deli near the lake, weighed the fish, and returned it to the lake alive. Yes he transported live lgmth, which is against the law, however if he had killed the fish immeadiately he would have the AZ state record lgmouth.

Posted by Bass Rat on 2002 AM:

Paul, I thought the angler had crossed a state line to get to that deli & that was the issue. Could that have been the case?

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Posted by judge66 on 2002 AM:

Paul thats the article I was talking about and the article said he lost the state record because he transported a live fish.

That is why I asked if the fish had to be dead, because if thats the case thats a bunch of BS!!!!

Well I'll keep dreaming and fish, hell I play the lotto here and there

Posted by JPBass on 2002 PM:

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Originally posted by Paul Mattie
In the past month a record lgmth in Arizona was DQ'ed by the state because the angler brought the fish to the deli near the lake, weighed the fish, and returned it to the lake alive. Yes he transported live lgmth, which is against the law, however if he had killed the fish immeadiately he would have the AZ state record lgmouth.

The Politics of fishing............Kinda makes you wonder

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Posted by fish4walleye on 2002 PM:

You mean to tell me that any tx fish would not qualify for a state record????They are required to be alive & they have to be transported to weigh-in,,,,,,not all tx's weigh in at the launch!!just a thought on how crazy some regulations can get..Tightlines,,Mark

Posted by JPBass on 2002 PM:

I would venture to guess the reasoning behind the regulation is to avoid the transplanting of non-native species into new waters.

Like many regulations it needs some fine print, in this case to allow the weighing of a fish if so desired, without killing it.

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Posted by Scott E. on 2002 PM:

How would you like to be DQed for an IGFA world record largemouth