NJ to start charging for Tourneys / No cash exchanges

[Christopher Laurencio]

 

[Christopher Laurencio]

Tom,



Did you hear that the state is very much considering charging clubs $50 to have a tourney on all state lakes?



They are also trying to BAN any money exchanges on the property.

As of now, Aeroflex will arrest/ban/prosecute anyone who participates in a tourney for money!

 

[Michael Snow]

We had that issue at a local lake (money part). So, everyone met off the lake property to hand over their fees and collect the winnings. This was a Corps of Engineers lake though. Other tourneys do exchange money on the property, so there may be a permit involved.



As for charging FOR a tournament, that's simply crap. The fact that 50 anglers decide to meet up at a certain lake and fish from 6:30-3:30 and compare weights is perfectly legal and shouldn't be subjected to higher usage fees than everyone else.

 

[TOMMY RICH]

Sounds like a lot of these states are backing themselves in a corner with this kinda' crap! It's happening everywhere!

Did anyone ever think if they're weren't fishermen like you or I....they wouldn't have any money to worry about anything They forget WE make it happen for them!

Go ahead...keep charging me for ramp fees,increasing my lisence, then telling me where I can and cannot fish.....

 

[Thomas Macaluso]

WHAT !!!. Where did you here this Chris ? I was at the federation meeting last Friday and nothing was mentioned then .

 

[Christopher Laurencio]

Tom, I heard it from a Park/Ranger/Game Warden with my own ears, call Areoflex and ask them, it's crazy $ss BS