I purchased my combo license last week. $50 is a complete rip off. I personally do not want to take a chance of getting a fine ot ticket. I fish almost year round so I would have a high chance of being checked. I have backed out of some tournies in Ma because I just don't want to but any more licences. I purchase a full year out of state ME licence each year but this year I might buy just a weekly for when I am up there.

The real loss with be the on the fringe fishermen. The people who fish a hand full of times throughout the year. People who have kids that are just old enough to need one and out of state guests who are here for a weekend. I think most of these people will be the one to take a chance and not pay.

I have had to make certin people I fish with buy one each year. Including some site members. This year I can already hear them say I will rather take the chance of the $75 fine.

I hate to do it put when I get paired up with strangers in tournies before they get on my boat I might have to check thier license myself.