If That happened the state would stop stocking trout in that body of water like they did on Lake Pocotopaug in East Hampton after they closed it from the public.
Dan, two points. --Many of these ponds with no motors aren't on the trout stocking lists to begin with or are considered a primary fishery for other than trout. --As a member of the Ball Pond Advisory Committee for the Town of New Fairfield I can say with certainty that if the state decided not to stock Ball Pond with trout no one would care. Ball Pond is a bass destination and is one of the top largemouth bass lakes in Ct. for both quality and quantity. Serious bass fishermen have no problem rowing a small tin boat or paddling a kayak around. In fact they like doing it knowing that no one will be trolling around getting in their way. If Ball Pond was off limits to the public due to a conflict over its No Motors regulation, the real losers are the bass fishermen in the state. Nearly 20,000 trout are stocked in Squantz Pond and Candlewood so if you want to troll for trout these are two bodies of water within ten minutes of Ball Pond where you can troll forever, and as long as you want, with launches open 24/7. We need to maintain a broader perspective and consider the fact that there are many stakeholders on these bodies of water other than a few trout fishermen who just have to have electric motor access.
#1677530 - 04/19/1607:10 PM
Re: regulations for electric trolling motors ct
[Re: KillTaker]
Jighead
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Registered: 04/05/02
Posts: 11226
Originally Posted By: KillTaker
I would like to see some consistency
The state has no control. It's a town thing. Bottom line is. Despite the plethora of obscure regulations....that make no sense half the time...be glad they let you on the water at all.
Blame our forefathers....who came here for freedom and liberty....but just as quickly bought up property and took away both. You have the freedom to buy stuff and make it private. Hip Hip Hurray.
#1677539 - 04/19/1607:31 PM
Re: regulations for electric trolling motors ct
[Re: Jighead]
Paul D.
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Registered: 04/15/02
Posts: 13067
Loc: South Central, CT
Originally Posted By: Jighead
Originally Posted By: KillTaker
I would like to see some consistency
Blame our forefathers....who came here for freedom and liberty....but just as quickly bought up property and took away both. You have the freedom to buy stuff and make it private. Hip Hip Hurray.
Pay VERY close attention to the sections labeled Private Property. Plenty of info on this out there , read up. You rights are being voted away every day at the local and community level.
#1677540 - 04/19/1608:02 PM
Re: regulations for electric trolling motors ct
[Re: Jighead]
KillTaker
Member
Registered: 04/17/06
Posts: 11811
Loc: Southbury, CT
Originally Posted By: Jighead
Originally Posted By: KillTaker
I would like to see some consistency
The state has no control. It's a town thing. Bottom line is. Despite the plethora of obscure regulations....that make no sense half the time...be glad they let you on the water at all.
Blame our forefathers....who came here for freedom and liberty....but just as quickly bought up property and took away both. You have the freedom to buy stuff and make it private. Hip Hip Hurray.
OK, I didn't realize this was a town thing regarding the nomenclature.....
#1677617 - 04/20/1612:23 PM
Re: regulations for electric trolling motors ct
[Re: Jighead]
Conrad G.
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Registered: 06/10/02
Posts: 6376
Loc: SOUTHINGTON
Originally Posted By: Jighead
Originally Posted By: KillTaker
I would like to see some consistency
The state has no control. It's a town thing. Bottom line is. Despite the plethora of obscure regulations....that make no sense half the time...be glad they let you on the water at all.
Blame our forefathers....who came here for freedom and liberty....but just as quickly bought up property and took away both. You have the freedom to buy stuff and make it private. Hip Hip Hurray.
He Jiggy did OBass let you use that pic?
When I come home stinking like fish, I know I`ve had a good day....