Maine implements a saltwater license

[7deadlyplugs]

I think commercials get a lot of the fish. They should have to pay even more than 50.

[Stripercoast1]

There is no commercial for sale season in Maine. The 50 is for guides and charters.

Maine has just lost a lot of money, I aint spending that much to chase rats twice a year. One thing missing from the above post, I also read that a fresh water license must be purchased along with the stamp.

Maines traveling anglers are now screwed. If they wrote in open reciprocation, the states of Mass and Rhodie would have allowed recognition of their license. Mass has yet to pass its bill, but open reciprocity, I/E you recognize us we recognize you, is in the draft.

Screw Maine in 2011................. damn shame

[CharlieTuna]

Why were they dragging their feet? If they had recripocal program with other states they would have brought in more revenue.

[Stripercoast1]

My point exactly. When the debate was full on in Rhodie that question was asked and answered many times. Reciprocity equates to more tourist dollars as folks that once spent money to travel here will not return when you start wackin them for more money. Case in point...... Maine can kiss my a$$. Twice a year, times 10 or more, as the event grows, people spending money at B/T shops and restaurants, no longer happening. That is only from my group, how many others? Might be hundreds. Thats thousands of $'s no longer travelling north.