2022 Rock Bass Master Classic - Free kid-focused Fishing Event

John Mercier · 06-16-2022, 01:21 PM

Then he would have the required permit; and the term ''informal'' would seem strange.

DEJ · 06-16-2022, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by John Mercier

Then he would have the required permit; and the term ''informal'' would seem strange.

Perhaps he does.

Fritoman · 06-16-2022, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DEJ

Perhaps he does.

No worries, I'll call down to Fish and Game in Concord and verify they do. Then everything will be on the up and up. I'll Copy and Paste the original post and send it down to F&G for you. You're welcome. DEJ, you might have just opened a can of worms for being so snobby.

John Mercier · 06-16-2022, 03:10 PM

I couldn't find it on the schedule... but it is a terrific idea.

It would be a little too close on the date for me to get him a permit and a cost waiver, but would be something that could be set in place for next year.

DEJ · 06-16-2022, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Fritoman

No worries, I'll call down to Fish and Game in Concord and verify they do. Then everything will be on the up and up. I'll Copy and Paste the original post and send it down to F&G for you. You're welcome. DEJ, you might have just opened a can of worms for being so snobby.

My goodness what a Debbi Downer, Geeze.

Descant · 06-16-2022, 03:36 PM

Back off, folks. It appears this is informal in that there is no gathering place where people start and stop, or gather large numbers of boats, no entry fees or sign ups. No registration. You fish from your own dock shiore, whatever, and if you catch something, you enter it on FaceBook. It also appears that this is aimed at kids, who don't need licenses. And it's an unregulated species. I don't see that F & G has any interest in regulating anything on FB. Probably don't have authority to do so.

John Mercier · 06-16-2022, 03:45 PM

211:16-b Fishing Tournaments. –
I. No person shall promote or operate any fishing tournament in the waters under the jurisdiction of this state without first procuring a special permit from the executive director to do so.
II. The executive director shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to definitions, fees, conditions, requirements for waivers, including waivers of the fee, qualifications, and all other criteria relating to the operation of a fishing tournament on any waters of the state.
Source. 1977, 27:1. 1996, 73:1, eff. July 12, 1996. 2015, 186:10, eff. July 1, 2015.

Even on Facebook and this site, it is considered to be promoted.
Prices awarded falls under ''operate''.

Descant · 06-16-2022, 03:56 PM

Jon Merecier--Thanks for the added info. Sounds like this is one of those things hat was never really anticipated when the RSA was written, but probably easy enough for the "operators" to comply. Reminds me of the kids who run a lemonade stand without a certificate from the board of health.

LIforrelaxin · 06-16-2022, 03:57 PM

Are you all serious, worrying about a permit for this .... come on, this is something to give some kids a little excitement while on vacation and learning to fish... leave it alone.... Fritoman appears to be a troll just looking to stir the pot to see what happens....

I honestly think this is an awesome idea.... and a great way to get a few less Rock bass in the lake.....

And to think I always thought I wanted to retire in NH, but lately the attitude of some people has me thinking retirement needs to be somewhere more remote, where the state moto is truely understood.

John Mercier · 06-16-2022, 04:02 PM

The proposed purpose is to have a positive impact on the lake.
The CO would most likely just shut it down and not impose the fines.

But if we wanted to do it year after year to have the desired impact... yes... it would require the permitting.

The fee can easily be waived as the purpose is of a public benefit.
And businesses can then further advertise and support through donates/volunteers to make the effort have some real long term impact.

06-16-2022, 03:57 PM	#9
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,897 Thanks: 1,043 Thanked 897 Times in 529 Posts	Are you all serious, worrying about a permit for this .... come on, this is something to give some kids a little excitement while on vacation and learning to fish... leave it alone.... Fritoman appears to be a troll just looking to stir the pot to see what happens.... I honestly think this is an awesome idea.... and a great way to get a few less Rock bass in the lake..... And to think I always thought I wanted to retire in NH, but lately the attitude of some people has me thinking retirement needs to be somewhere more remote, where the state moto is truely understood. __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

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06-16-2022, 01:21 PM	#1
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,514 Thanks: 3 Thanked 622 Times in 513 Posts	Then he would have the required permit; and the term ''informal'' would seem strange.

06-16-2022, 03:10 PM	#4
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,514 Thanks: 3 Thanked 622 Times in 513 Posts	I couldn't find it on the schedule... but it is a terrific idea. It would be a little too close on the date for me to get him a permit and a cost waiver, but would be something that could be set in place for next year.

06-16-2022, 03:36 PM	#6
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,451 Thanks: 1,373 Thanked 1,650 Times in 1,078 Posts	Back off, folks. It appears this is informal in that there is no gathering place where people start and stop, or gather large numbers of boats, no entry fees or sign ups. No registration. You fish from your own dock shiore, whatever, and if you catch something, you enter it on FaceBook. It also appears that this is aimed at kids, who don't need licenses. And it's an unregulated species. I don't see that F & G has any interest in regulating anything on FB. Probably don't have authority to do so.

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06-16-2022, 03:45 PM	#7
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,514 Thanks: 3 Thanked 622 Times in 513 Posts	211:16-b Fishing Tournaments. – I. No person shall promote or operate any fishing tournament in the waters under the jurisdiction of this state without first procuring a special permit from the executive director to do so. II. The executive director shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to definitions, fees, conditions, requirements for waivers, including waivers of the fee, qualifications, and all other criteria relating to the operation of a fishing tournament on any waters of the state. Source. 1977, 27:1. 1996, 73:1, eff. July 12, 1996. 2015, 186:10, eff. July 1, 2015. Even on Facebook and this site, it is considered to be promoted. Prices awarded falls under ''operate''.

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06-16-2022, 03:56 PM	#8
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,451 Thanks: 1,373 Thanked 1,650 Times in 1,078 Posts	Jon Merecier--Thanks for the added info. Sounds like this is one of those things hat was never really anticipated when the RSA was written, but probably easy enough for the "operators" to comply. Reminds me of the kids who run a lemonade stand without a certificate from the board of health.

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06-16-2022, 04:02 PM	#10
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,514 Thanks: 3 Thanked 622 Times in 513 Posts	The proposed purpose is to have a positive impact on the lake. The CO would most likely just shut it down and not impose the fines. But if we wanted to do it year after year to have the desired impact... yes... it would require the permitting. The fee can easily be waived as the purpose is of a public benefit. And businesses can then further advertise and support through donates/volunteers to make the effort have some real long term impact.