cbj11lbs Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Here is a link to the Bill's information and a petition to stop the bill from passing, this affects us all. http://keepamericafishing.salsalabs.com/o/6394/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=4100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Thanks for posting the link. I already signed the petition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) X 2 Edited February 19, 2013 by carolinamike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks for posting the link. I already signed the petition. Ditto........and ditto! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Guys I want to bump this one back up to the top. For those of you who've not signed the petition, I would really like to encourage everyone to please do so, even if you don't live in the state of Maine. All this has to do is begin with one state and then another state will think it's a good idea. That's the way these things get started. If there's proven justified evidence of harm being caused to the environment, I will be the first to stand up for what's right. But this is basically politicians and other folks out to get attention. This is an important issue that everyone involved with soft plastics from hobbyists to manufacturers should be paying attention to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Count me in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Signed the petition. Hope it helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blanx Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Signed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rixon529 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 For future reference and tracking, here's the official State of Maine Legislature website with summary of actions pertaining to L.D. 42 / H.P. 37, "An Act To Prohibit the Use of Rubber Lures for Fishing": http://www.mainelegislature.org/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280046354 Here's a link to one testimony that took place on 5 Feb 2013: http://www.maine.gov/ifw/laws_rules/pdf/LD%20%2042%20Rubber%20Lures.pdf Here's a link to the discussion of the proposed legislation on Bass Boats Central (BBC): http://www.bbcboards.net/northern-rally-x/333343-beware-proposed-plastics-ban-maine.html BBC board member Riley-Maine stated in post #10 dated 21 Feb 2013, "LD 42, ban on soft platsics, got put to a resolve today. What that means is that they will conduct an internal study over the next year and the committee will draft a new bill to be presented on Jan. 15 of 2014. 2 out of 12 voted ought not to pass. THIS NOT GOOD! There will be more info coming as to what to do from this point, but the vote has happened, and the only thing that can stop the resolve is a veto from the Governor" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Alright we need more people confirming that they've signed the petition. If you're passionate about plastic baits and freedom then emails and letters also need to be sent. Not only against the ban but to find the true reason behind the ban and the facts on who's pushing the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Signed as soon as I found out about it..... More "Greeneie" Stuff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 There is an article in Bassmaster magazine about the proposed ban. Below is an excerpt from the article by Editor James Hall. "On Jan. 17, 2013 Rep. Paul Davis introduced legislation (H.P. 37/L.D. 42) that would prohibit the use of all rubber lures for recreational fishing. Yep, you can no longer cast your favorite soft plastic bait on a shaky head, Texas rig or drop shot...if the legislation passes. And so you know, the word "rubber" is undefined. So, you could use a biodegradable bait (such as Gulp) that appears to be rubber and still get ticketed." If "rubber" is undefined it could also include other baits with "rubber" used in their construction or attached as enhancements. Skirts on spinnerbaits and jigs could also be included in the "rubber" ban. Do we really want to allow this to happen? Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 That's 10 people that have confirmed they've signed the petition. There's a lot more than that active on this forum. I'd still love the know the basis for this ban. Does Paul Davis claim it hurts the fish, pollute the water or did he buy some helicopter lures and not catch any fish? JSC, I like that "Greeneie" stuff post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saugerman Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I signed days ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbj11lbs Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Oh I have def sent in a few emails. Here are the reasons for the bill that I can find. http://www.georgesmithmaine.com/articles/georges-outdoor-news/february/2013/ifw-committee-debates-rubber-worms 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J lure Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 signed....... I Facbooked and tweeted it too. Doing my part. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferree Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Signed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 so I've come back to complete my training:-) signed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 I've signed this as well and passed the link on to all my fishing buddies. This idea is as stupid as banning lead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garthsnooks Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 signed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Vote early, vote often! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Yankee Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Signed a few months back in "Keep America Fishing" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
