Drifter, your idea on punishment is abit harsh don't you think? I could get off easier for a D.W.I. I think punishment should fit the crime for sure. However, if there was that kind of finds levied the only ones that would make money would be the lawyers. Because I guarentee you that people would take it to court and probably win 95% of the time! The reason it would be so hard to convict is because you would have a very hard time proving that "I" was actually snagging these fish. I'm not an attorney but I think it would be hard to prove real intent. Have a good day....