Mexico Fishing License question

[Tx 201]

Alright, I have read everything that we no longer need a boat license, GOOD!! Last year I remember being told that as of Jan '08, you would need a passport to get back into American waters if you fished the Mexico side of Amistad / Falcon. ( I can't begin to describe what feelings I would have if I (tax paying, business owner) were stopped on the water coming back over and detained when we have let illegals in our country with no consequence!!!)

Anyway, just wanting some clarification on the issue, I am not sure how they would enforce that unless they would not issue a Mexico License without the passport.

"sir, you are not allowed to re-enter American waters!"

"fine, I will fish until 6:00 on the mexican side, at 6:05 I will be running 65 headed to diablo east where you can meet me and my attorney, and the local news stations"

How did we get so upside down in dealing with Mexico in the first place?

Rant over! Feeling better, but would like to know the on the water border crossing status as of Jan 1.

[fishnfireman]

Now don't take this to the bank !!!!!!!!!

But It's my understanding
You have to set foot on Mexico soil... before you will be required to show passport or go thru customs.

technically any time you step foot on mexico soil, you are supposed to go thru customs....even if you just jumped out to go pee...However for thr most part it was never inforced in the past...but now days ((WHO KNOWS)))


I hate to be this way...but for me...you better get my TX numbers and send me a ticket....Cause ya darn sure ain't gona catch this boat.. unless there in the air.