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Re: Fishing Not Allowed?
[Re: JasonHelmbrecht]
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01/21/2022 10:30 AM
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This is just a case of the charter company and/or owner not wanting to pay the fees or make the effort to register the boat for fishing. I don't think it's a trivial process or fee but many boats are registered so it's definitely possible. Thank you for this. To be clear, this is probably not a BVI government change but more likely the charter company? As I mentioned, they did say the boats are registered. I think I would like to ask them for proof. Something seems odd about this whole situation. My son is the primary fisherman. He works at one of the primer tackle shops in our area and has been looking forward to this for over a year. Now, 4 weeks out we are told we can't fish. I would like to try and figure out what is really going on but don't want to go off half cocked and accuse anyone without the facts.
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Re: Fishing Not Allowed?
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Sven, I PM’d you my number. I can discuss the fishing issues with you. If you are on a monohull with the Moorings the boats are not licensed. If they told you it’s the government they are not being honest. There is no crackdown on charterboat fishing. I would add that boat availability is good with the latest covid wave. If they are simply going to refuse to allow fishing you might ask for a refund and switch companies. G
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Re: Fishing Not Allowed?
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[quote=JasonHelmbrecht]As I mentioned, they did say the boats are registered. I think I would like to ask them for proof. Something seems odd about this whole situation. I wonder if you are perhaps confusing the term "registered" with "licensed". Boats based in the BVI's have to be registered with the BVI government. If the boat owner/operator wants to fish it has to get a separate "fishing license".
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Re: Fishing Not Allowed?
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I would recommend giving BVISUP a call about fishing license. Fiona (Fiona d'Ancona <fiona@bvisupco.com>) did all the foot work for just a $15 fee. She contacted the charter company, verified the boats fishing registration number, sent me all the forms needed for the personal fishing license and submitted to the govt Fishing office. They also can arrange bait, pole holders, etc. Great service. BVISUPCO
Chuck W.
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Re: Fishing Not Allowed?
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I would recommend giving BVISUP a call about fishing license. Fiona (Fiona d'Ancona <fiona@bvisupco.com>) did all the foot work for just a $15 fee. She contacted the charter company, verified the boats fishing registration number, sent me all the forms needed for the personal fishing license and submitted to the govt Fishing office. They also can arrange bait, pole holders, etc. Great service. BVISUPCO Second the recommendation for Fiona and BVISUP. She coordinates all our fishing needs as well (with TMM).
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Re: Fishing Not Allowed?
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The Moorings registers all the power and sailing cats for fishing. They were not last year registering monohulls to fish. I believe they may be changing that policy. I don’t think the OP mentioned which company he is with. Navigare.
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Re: Fishing Not Allowed?
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I The Moorings registers all the power and sailing cats for fishing. They were not last year registering monohulls to fish. I believe they may be changing that policy. I don’t think the OP mentioned which company he is with. This is my understanding as well regarding Moorings boats. I believe each angler needs a fishing license in addition to the boat being registered.
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