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General Talk / Re: New rules Contra Costa county
« on: May 01, 2020, 08:15:36 PM »
I agree with SimplyCook.  Solo kayaking, and travel outside the county to do it, is allowed under the updated 4/29 order.  Nothing prohibits solo sports that don't need close proximity to others.  The health officer's video posted today even says tennis is allowed, which I would have thought would be prohibited because of handling a common ball.  Stay more than 6 feet away from other kayakers and go for it.

Andy

I think you mean travel within the county. 
I don’t think other counties would like people crossing back and forth. 

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Perfect timing.
Looking for a Lowrance Elite 7 or 9 Ti2.  Or even an HDS 7 or 9.
Let me know.

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General Talk / Re: New rules Contra Costa county
« on: April 30, 2020, 08:42:12 PM »
Recreation falls under “Essential Activities”, which then goes in 16a.iii.1-4. 

I have the latest full summary always loaded on my phone. 

So what’s stopping you from kayaking again?

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General Talk / Re: New Stay at home rules
« on: April 29, 2020, 08:04:13 PM »
New rules out effective Sunday
Start reading
Just google the county you are in for stay at home order and new stuff should pop up (bay area)
Looks like we can kayak to me

Nothing stopping you from kayaking (in Contra Costa) even during the SIP.

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Kayaks / Re: First Kayak; Thoughts, Suggestioms, Recommendations
« on: April 27, 2020, 02:19:27 PM »
Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace...

Look for scuffs and scratches on the bottom.  Check for cracks around the scupper holes.
How the kayak is stored, also shows how well the kayak was cared for.  If its dirty and left on the ground, then it likely wasn't cared for and dragged around all over.  Garage stored, covered, rinsed and washed after usage is good.  Id pay extra money for a used kayak that was well used but also well cared for.

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Kayaks / Re: First Kayak; Thoughts, Suggestioms, Recommendations
« on: April 27, 2020, 01:06:23 PM »
The Hobie Passport isn’t fish ready, so expect to do a bit of setup. 
The Hobie Compass is also an option.  I’ve seen a few taller guys with these in the Bay without issues. 

The Pelican HD price is enticing.  I’ve only ever seen one in person and he had an issue with the drive system breaking.  Warranty covered it and he got a new one for free.  But was frustrating when it broke while in the water. 

Used 2015-2018 Outbacks are possible too.  Some are already setup with FFs and accessories.  Saving you hundreds in dollars and time. 

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General Fishing Tips / Re: Bouncing Balls 4 butts
« on: April 23, 2020, 10:41:01 PM »
2-3 oz for live bait drifting, ocassionally 5 or 8 depending on current, 8 for trolling, up to 30ft. but rarely do I fish in that depth for this tasty species... :smt006

Is that so??
We need to have a competition for shallowest depth Hali landed.
Hmmm...I'll take you up on that, I'm scared of less than 6ft deep but i believe if you show me, maybe mid May? :smt006

Well if I see you guys hanging out in 5 feet of water all day I’ll know why haha

So far, my shallowest legal Hali landed from kayak was in 8ft.
Two years ago, I hooked into two legal ones in less than 5ft throwing lures from shore.
So it’s possible. 

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General Fishing Tips / Re: Bouncing Balls 4 butts
« on: April 22, 2020, 09:58:31 AM »
2-3 oz for live bait drifting, ocassionally 5 or 8 depending on current, 8 for trolling, up to 30ft. but rarely do I fish in that depth for this tasty species... :smt006

Is that so??
We need to have a competition for shallowest depth Hali landed.

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General Fishing Tips / Re: Bouncing Balls 4 butts
« on: April 21, 2020, 07:52:08 PM »
Like 3$J said, way too many variables. 

I typically carry 3-4-6-8oz weights to use depending on current, speed, depth, and wind.  Speeds depend on trolling or drifting.  Rods and line rigs use different weights too. 

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General Talk / Re: Tomales Bay Reports?
« on: April 20, 2020, 12:55:45 PM »
Tomales Bay is open to fishing.  That’s not against the rule.  The problem is all the boat launches are closed, specifically Miller.  Unless you’re the local resident (within walking/biking distance) I don’t think you’re to park and launch from any of the pull off lots. 

Trust me, I’m tempt to go as well, but Marin is lock down pretty tight to travelers right now.

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:beer1 :happy1:

I’ll bring beer. 

Someone is stirring the pot. 

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The virtue signalling going on in the bay area is deafening. It is far beyond the needs of the quarantine.

This is a virus. A bad virus, but a virus. Much like some of the worst years of the flu, which is not to be underestimated. That is why we are being cautious. That is why, fortunately, despite that it is more contagious and has a higher mortality rate than the average flu, it has killed roughly one eighth of the seasonal flu. And that is good. So let's build on that. 

But it's a virus, not the zombie apocalypse. Not even ebola. Not even smallpox. If you can go somewhere, not interact, not touch anything other people might touch, and be far away from other folks, call it good. Probably better not to declare it now that we have politicized the quarantine. The righteous are everywhere.

Be safe, folks. And lay low.

I, of course, will not be out fishing for halibut, far from everyone.

Out.

Sigh.

They aren’t virtue signaling. There are multiple problems with that that should be called out.

Virtue signaling is a pegorative term these days and clearly how you I tended it.  It is designed to stifle discussion for a person by being dismissive about a platitude or other hollow act. That is the definition of an ad hominem argument. It is also hardly a hollow act if that person is also practicing the behavior they are advocating, which from my anecdotal observations they are.  Those breaking the SIP order, either legally or in spirit, are by and large the exception and not the rule. There are pictures of empty streets and shuttered businesses filling the news and social media pages. I’d have to guess compliance is over 80%, which is pretty impressive.

We can be alarmed at how quickly people are willing to -even begging to - give up personal liberties, both their own and others, and how dubious the claims of those actions actually stopping or slowing the spread of the virus may be, but let’s attack those directly and not dismiss them in a convenient ad hominem. That’s just lazy.

*mic drop*

 :beer2

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For Sale / Re: Wanted: Lowrance Elite TI Series 5 or 7
« on: April 04, 2020, 08:58:51 PM »
Ti or Ti2?

I have a Elite 5 Ti that I've been thinking to upgrade.

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General Talk / Re: Antibody testing
« on: April 01, 2020, 07:39:02 AM »
Its the same with Taiwan.  My relatives live there and say things in Taiwan are fairly stable and movement is normal with cautions in place. 

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General Talk / Re: OK to travel for fishing?...
« on: March 31, 2020, 09:22:43 PM »
Marin county just posted this. As of 4/1 motorized travel is not allowed for recreation. “Driving to access parks or open spaces is prohibited.” Unless you can walk or ride your bike to your fishing spot then you’re risking a ticket/imprisonment!

https://coronavirus.marinhhs.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/covid-19-status-update-3-31-2020.pdf

Time to make a Hobie kayak hitch to your bicycle Matt. 

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