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Kayak Fishing Zone => Fishing Tournaments and Events => Topic started by: Yosemite Rob on August 16, 2011, 03:28:23 PM

Title: Caples Cleaning - PLEASE READ
Post by: Yosemite Rob on August 16, 2011, 03:28:23 PM
For those attending this weekend's Caples Lake event I would like to stress that you clean your yak, gear (paddle, pfd, waders, etc) before you come if you have been in another freshwater location within the last couple of weeks. We are trying to prevent the spread of invasive species    :violent5:  on the Eldorado Nat'l Forest.

Please take a moment to review the following pdf  :downtown:

http://www.nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=4957 (http://www.nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=4957)

Thanks!

Rob
Fish & Aquatic Biologist
Eldorado NF
 :fish2
Title: Re: Caples Cleaning - PLEASE READ
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on August 16, 2011, 03:50:22 PM
Doesn't mean they are actually doing inspections does it?
Title: Re: Caples Cleaning - PLEASE READ
Post by: The X Inn Keeper on August 16, 2011, 04:21:56 PM
It doesn't say this is mandatory but we should lead by example. If it is possible please help with this matter.

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Title: Re: Caples Cleaning - PLEASE READ
Post by: Yosemite Rob on August 16, 2011, 04:45:15 PM
Some concessionaires are doing inspections at some of our lakes (no charge) since this a state requirement with the water districts.

It is a voluntary program, but like Eric said lead by example. If you show up with mud all over your yak I'll have something to say  :smt075
Title: Re: Caples Cleaning - PLEASE READ
Post by: Ebyekewabjeget on August 16, 2011, 06:33:13 PM
Al before you pick me and my yak up will you scrub my yak down for me too :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
Title: Re: Caples Cleaning - PLEASE READ
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on August 16, 2011, 07:03:48 PM
The only reason I asked, is because we will be pre-fishing all weekend and our boats are likely to be wet from it.  That and we will have no place to store them inside afterward either and for them to dry fully need to have the hatches open.  So, its not like i'm trying to sneak my dirty mussel infested boat into their lake... but i'm guessing that the thought of a lot of kayakers coming from a lot of different places is more likely to have a possible infestation on board is the reason they are concerned.  Also, it just sounds like it would be a huge headache to have to have everyone get inspected before the tourney start. 
Title: Re: Caples Cleaning - PLEASE READ
Post by: barefoot1 on August 16, 2011, 07:43:47 PM
I will flush out the Delta mud before I come up and throw in a little bleach to just be sure.  I will be pre fishing/jetskiing at Tahoe Saturday---they are really tough on the PWC's there, but don't care about the yaks.  But--- I agree best to clean and flush to set an example.-----Jeff
Title: Re: Caples Cleaning - PLEASE READ
Post by: Weimarian on August 17, 2011, 01:39:59 PM
Mud on MY YAK! :smt005 No way! :smt011 That Thing is cleaner than my car... :smt003 Wiped down every time it leaves the water and polished to a high shine :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 (I'll make sure as we all will to make it easy on the Eldo folks)