New to kayaks in Santa Cruz

Have shoulder problem, so my first kayak is an OK Torque.  Catching lots of rockfish so far, & turning most loose.  Had my 1st ling confiscated; it was 22", I swear.  But apparently measuring it w/ a Berkley lip-grabber stretches it some, & when laid flat, the fish was 21-1/2", according to F & G.  Been fishing rivers, streams, & lakes for 60 years; & never seen F & G; 3rd time on Monterey Bay & I got to meet them.  And lost my 1st ling.  I learned how to measure fish correctly & didn't get cited tho.  See you OTW !

Welcome to the group. Lots of members down your way. See you at crab fest? Torque on!!!

Welcome aboard waterman    Hope to see you OTW soon...

Dodged an expensive bullet there with fish measurement.  Spend less than $10 & buy yourself a Hog Trough.  Got mine (Berkeley) at Wal-Mart for like $6.99.  That will help take the guesswork out of it and they don't take up much room.

There is a fairly good group of us that fish the Monterey area so hit us up if you are ever looking for someone to go out with you!

Welcome!

~Bill

A couple of us will be launching from 4 mile beach this coming Sunday. You are welcome to join. Crab and rock will be targeted.

Thanks for the warm reception, and the advice on the Hog Trough; will do.  Also appreciate the invite to 4 mile, FishyFishy, even tho I can't make it this weekend.  Coincidentally "here fishy fishy" has been my never fail fishing mantra, when the bite's slow.  Guess I'm not the only one, huh. 

Welcome waterman and I know what you mean with those dang shoulder injury, they seem to never go away. Man you got really lucky with that ling and not being cited. Keep nailing them!! And you will get a lingzilla soon

I do not use a hawg trough, but have a sticker I picked up at west marine on my paddle.  You can also just use colored electrical tape to mark key lengths.  I always make sure that I have at least a half inch on any size, makes up for any shrink plus almost always ensure you are safe.