We Got Boarded by the FWC 18 Miles Offshore | What They Check For
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2024
- The game warden (or FWC as they are known locally) stopped us while we were fishing 18 miles offshore. They performed a boat safety inspection. We wanted to share this video to give everyone an idea of what safety gear they need. Some things to keep in mind is that you need a descending device when fishing in federal waters for reef fish. Also, fire extinguishers have an expiration date now. It depends on the manufacturer but ours were rated at 12 years. Below are some useful links to boating regulations.
myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/r...
myfwc.com/boating/regulations/
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/rules-...
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Professional encounter is always nice.
I do a lot of bottom fishing. I keep the "seaqualizer" rigged up on a bent butt rod and keep it in a rod holder out of the way. That way when you do catch a fish that you can't keep, you don't have to waste time setting the thing up. You just clip the fish on, throw him over and you're done... and if I were to get boarded, I could just point to the thing.
Great idea . Thanks for sharing
Good info thank you
Great video 👍
Thank you!
great video thank you
like it
Good to go.
I certainly understand how someone might overlook something, like and expired fire extinguisher when still green, but anyone going bidding and especially off shore that doesn't make sure that they have all safety items is plain crazy in my book! Anything can happen at any time. There have been 2 stories within the last year it two where fishermen from Georgia and Florida have gone missing and never found. Maybe if they had been better prepared they might be able to come home to their families. Just saying.
Didn’t realize they have authority out to 200 miles offshore.
Yes. They are dual sworn to enforce federal fishery laws
How much was the fine for an expired fire extinguisher?
Annoying when you are just trying to enjoy a day on the water.
You were in international waters... why they bothering you?
They have authority out beyond state waters?
Yes. Federally sworn
And the FHP doesn't have the manpower to enforce traffic laws anywhere in the state. They're just "too busy".
FWC is also SWORN to enforce those laws.
Get your priorities straight Florida! Nobody ever died from illegal fishing.