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Post by ranger681 on Dec 2, 2014 9:57:24 GMT -6
Could someone give me help understanding the second question on the amendments mailing. It pertains to Article VI, section 1, paragraph (1) defining prepared baits not being allowed in tournaments, except pork. This amendment would add "prepared bait defined as any form of dead baitfish or dead organism, with the exception of Pork. So what type of baits is this amendment excluding. Plastic is derived from "dead organisms". What are we getting at here?
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Post by bassin on Dec 2, 2014 10:55:37 GMT -6
What about glup or preserved minnows that are dead
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Post by ranger681 on Dec 2, 2014 13:00:48 GMT -6
Is gulp and preserved minnows the same?
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Post by Brian on Dec 2, 2014 14:35:57 GMT -6
The proposal was not submitted with a definition, it just said "define prepared bait". My thought was any kind of dead fish, frog, worm, food, insect, etc. Yes an "organism" could mean just about anything but my intention was not to include oil based products. Suggestions would be appreciated to further define "prepared bait". I think pork is ok, obviously the bylaws allow it currently...... But is Gulp prepared? One could argue it is.
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Post by ranger681 on Dec 2, 2014 16:06:53 GMT -6
I just looked up the wording used in the Bassmaster Official Rules publication for 2014. Under C7. Tackle and Equipment rules it is stated as follows; Only artificial lures and biodegradable artificial lures may be used. No “live bait” or “prepared bait” will be permitted during official practice and competition, with the exception of pork strips or rinds. Here is a description of Gulp; Gulp! is constructed of water-based resins. It is biodegradable and it doesn't have a oil barrier to keep scent contained in the bait; releases scent as soon as it touches water.
If you a are stating that oil based artificial baits are not allowed by the amendment, then you eliminate standard plastics. Here is a further description by Berkley;Gulp! is not standard PVC plastic! Standard soft plastic baits (worms, lizards, craws, etc.) are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), the same material used to make pipes and other items. To make a soft plastic bait out of PVC, the material must be heated up and combined with an oil-based resin. The more oil-based resin added to the PVC, the softer the bait will be. This is how Berkley Power Bait is made.
This amendment should have been discussed with the membership before submitted as a rule change. If it is voted in then you can kiss all plastic, including Gulp, good-bye.
I do not recall this amendment or several others being read at the October or November meetings when I asked about amendment submissions. I encourage a no vote on this amendment change. I would not be happy if I could no longer use plastic baits oil or water based.
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Post by Brian on Dec 2, 2014 16:33:02 GMT -6
Ok to end the confusion: OF COURSE I wouldn't suggest we eliminate the use of plastics. Nor do I think the bylaws don't allow them as they are currently written. Let's just use common sense and define prepared bait.
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Post by bassin on Dec 3, 2014 5:49:42 GMT -6
I am thinking prepared bait is something that was live at one time and preserved in a soultion . (minnows,frogs,leechs,etc)I totally agree with Brian last statement.
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Post by Brian on Dec 3, 2014 13:29:20 GMT -6
That sounds right. That's what I was going for with "dead organism". Something that used to be alive that's now dead and being used in a solution or something you make yourself from dead fish or animals. Not including dinosaurs.
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Post by ranger681 on Dec 3, 2014 16:16:19 GMT -6
Cool. That does not mean Gulp is banned as it is not a dead organism. Was beginning to take this personal.
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Post by bassin on Dec 4, 2014 15:23:14 GMT -6
So (Ranger681) has to take all his live baby ducks out of his boat . (shawano)
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