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Fish Talk / 2024 Comerical Crab season closes April 4th (Northern Managment Area)

« on: April 01, 2024, 08:55:08 AM »

https://wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/cdfw-closes-commercial-dungeness-crab-fishery-and-restricts-recreational-crab-traps-in-the-central-management-area-limits-commercial-fishing-to-inside-30-f#gsc.tab=0

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CDFW Closes Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery and Restricts Recreational Crab Traps in the Central Management Area, Limits Commercial Fishing to inside 30-Fathoms in Northern Management Area to Protect Whales from Entanglement

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General Talk / Scammers

« on: March 25, 2024, 02:15:19 PM »

Had someone call from 408-963-5952 and say they were from the Santa Clara county Sheriffs department and said I had two warrants for failure to appear for jury duty summons. They were very insistent that I was in serious trouble and needed to prove that I wasn't the one that signed a certified letter for the summons. They started instructing me to stay on the phone and get ready to drive down to the office while still on the phone. I started getting suspicious there, but as soon as they said that I had a bail that would need to be paid I decided to accidentally drop the call, and then try and call the number back which went to a empty mail box. They called repeatedly and asked why I got disconnected and I confronted them as scammers, and hung up. They texted a lot of profanity in response.

Dang, I cant believe that I belived them for a minute there... Hopefully no one else falls for this.

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General Talk / USCG Proposing to Remove Mile Buoy - Santa Cruz - Voice opposition by 4/3/2024!

« on: March 08, 2024, 12:22:06 PM »

Got a notification from the SC Port Commission:

https://www.santacruzharbor.org/files/1cc8e0c9b/Local+Notice+to+Mariners.pdf

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The United States Coast Guard is proposing to remove the Mile Buoy and replace it with a mark on the chart. There would no longer be any buoy or other permanent marker in the waters along the Santa Cruz coastline.

The Coast Guard distributed a Local Notice to Mariners describing the proposed removal (see page 2 of the notice). They are requesting comments from all interested parties by Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Comments may be directed to LTJG Samantha Hu at (510) 437-2983 or via email at Samantha.G.Koval@uscg.mil.

The Coast Guard is particularly interested in any rationale relating to why the buoy is necessary for safe navigation in spite of the current availability and affordability of electronic navigation equipment (e.g. GPS).

Sincerely,

Holland MacLaurie

Port Director

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-REPLACE SAFE WATER BUOY WITH V-AIS-PROPOSED CHANGE

The U. S. Coast Guard is proposing to remove the Santa Cruz Lighted Whistle Buoy SC (LLNR 4080) and replace with Virtual AIS (V-AIS) Aid to
Navigation. The aid is in position: 36-56-20.377N 122-00-34.656W.
Direct any questions, comments, or feedback no later than 03 April, 2024 to
LTJG Samantha Hu at 206-827-3518 or Samantha.G.Koval@uscg.mil.

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / MOVED: Fishing in the Rain?

« on: February 12, 2024, 07:09:19 PM »

This topic has been moved to General Fishing Tips.

https://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=101707.0

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Reel Data via Bluetooth?

« on: January 16, 2024, 01:48:05 PM »

Just saw an ad for this reel that has a option to send data via bluetooth to your phone. Now you can REALLY geek out on your casting and have data to prove it!

https://kastking.com/products/kastking-ireel-one-ifc-smart-fishing-reel

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / New Year at Lake Camanche 12/30 - 1/4 (south shore)

« on: December 29, 2023, 01:34:10 PM »

Heading to lake Camanche tomorrow for some end of year/start of year trout trolling fun. While on the water will be on channel 69, or find me in the Moccasin Point camping area.

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General Fishing Tips / Filled my stocking with kokanee gear

« on: December 21, 2023, 09:44:14 AM »

Cant wait to go for kokes

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / BFS Trout Setups - worth the expense?

« on: December 07, 2023, 03:53:26 PM »

Started looking at BFS setups after a few videos of casting these things looking like a lot of fun. But ouch it seems like any worth while reel is gonna cost some $$$. Is there a minimum recommended for BFS or really you need to bite the bullet and go with a Shimano, the cheapest being $165 and some going over $400? I like trout fishing, but that seems a bit much for freshwater gear. KastKing budget with Shimano tastes might not be the best for BFS setups I'm guessing.

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Kayak Sailing / Inflatable Catamaran?

« on: December 04, 2023, 10:54:30 AM »

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/boa/d/san-francisco-14-foot-inflatable/7693066440.html

It looks like a neat toy, but would rather have a fully decked out AI with motor for the price.

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General Talk / I bought a Hobiecat 18

« on: November 05, 2023, 08:25:50 AM »

I couldn't pass up a deal that I saw on Craigslist for a Hobiecat 18 and trailer for only $200 bucks. There's definitely work to be done, but it's in pretty decent shape! I already have a list of problems to overcome just to take it home from the SC Harbor parking lot

. Namely first, I have no idea how to take down the mast, or if it's even doable single handed. Trailers in rough shape, but I think it could make it home. Hopefully registering it wont be too much a hassle, been a long time since I had to do that.

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Places to Launch and Camp / Is Shadowcliffs open to boating again?

« on: October 24, 2023, 02:03:35 PM »

Just checked https://www.ebparks.org/parks/shadow-cliffs and see:

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Watercraft Inspections

Please help keep invasive mussels out of our water.
Quagga Mussel watercraft inspections are mandatory.
Read more about mandatory watercraft inspections and the Invasive Mussel.
Fishing from shore is also allowed.

Updated October 23, 2023.

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General Talk / Harvest Moon this Friday 9/22

« on: September 18, 2023, 02:07:12 PM »

The Harvest Moon will be this Friday if you have time to view it from a good spot it's usually a great sight at sunset. Have any plans to view it?

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General Fishing Tips / Bait outside of SC harbor

« on: August 10, 2023, 09:18:28 AM »

Last couple days keep seeing boats go out the harbor entrance and stop, which I think means they are catching bait. Last time I tried in close it was very small anchovies, maybe they have grown up or maybe the mackerel moved in close. Curious if anyone has any clues...

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General Talk / Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend

« on: August 09, 2023, 01:45:52 PM »

https://www.almanac.com/content/perseid-meteor-shower for anyone not near the coastals fog could be some good star gazing this weekend if your up late/early enough.

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General Talk / MOVED: Fishing Sonoma 8/11-8/13 Timber Cove/Ocean Cove

« on: August 08, 2023, 02:37:33 PM »

This topic has been moved to Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public).

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=100931.0

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Fish Talk / 2024 Comerical Crab season closes April 4th (Northern Managment Area)

General Talk / Scammers

General Talk / USCG Proposing to Remove Mile Buoy - Santa Cruz - Voice opposition by 4/3/2024!

Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / MOVED: Fishing in the Rain?

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Reel Data via Bluetooth?

Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / New Year at Lake Camanche 12/30 - 1/4 (south shore)

General Fishing Tips / Filled my stocking with kokanee gear

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / BFS Trout Setups - worth the expense?

Kayak Sailing / Inflatable Catamaran?

General Talk / I bought a Hobiecat 18

Places to Launch and Camp / Is Shadowcliffs open to boating again?

General Talk / Harvest Moon this Friday 9/22

General Fishing Tips / Bait outside of SC harbor

General Talk / Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend

General Talk / MOVED: Fishing Sonoma 8/11-8/13 Timber Cove/Ocean Cove