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CA Regulations / Re: Office of Administrative Law - Review of Rec. Groundfish Fishing Regulations

« on: Today at 02:36:03 PM »

I just got an email response from OAL stating the following:

"Good afternoon,

2024-0402-01S, Recreational Fishing for Federal Groundfish in 2024, was approved today and becomes effective today.

Sincerely,
OAL Reference Attorney"

Hope we will get a confirmation from CDFW soon.

Paul

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CA Regulations / Office of Administrative Law - Review of Rec. Groundfish Fishing Regulations

« on: Today at 08:17:57 AM »

Since the Fish and Game Commission adopted the new recreational groundfish regulation on March 26, 2024, we anticipated that the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) would review it within a couple of weeks, but it is taking much longer. I am starting to get worried that we might not be able to go nearshore rockfishing on May 1st. I checked the OAL website, https://oal.ca.gov/proposed-regulations/, this morning to check on the status, but it only shows as "Proposed Regulations Under Review" I will be checking with OAL, CDFW, and FGC for any updates. If we don't get a positive update, we might have to take more active actions to expedite the review process. Please let me know if you have any suggestions.
Some of the actions we can consider are:

Seek support for California State elected officers
Letter and email writing to OAL, Kenneth Pogue (Director of OAL) & Amy Tong (Secretary, Government Operations Agency)

Paul

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General Fishing Tips / Re: Neoprene Wrist Gasket Replacement

« on: April 15, 2024, 08:53:24 PM »

Quote from: NowhereMan on April 15, 2024, 07:56:10 PM

I was extremely reluctant to get a drysuit, as I've always had issues with latex rubber gloves. If I put on latex gloves, my hands turn red and skin gets itchy, and worse. So, when I got my first drysuit, I was planning on replacing the wrist gaskets, but miraculously, the latex wrist gaskets on my Kokatat (semi)drysuit don't seem to bother my skin.

Anyways, are there silicone rubber wrist gaskets? I seem to recall seeing some when I was thinking that I'd need to replace my wrist gaskets.

Yes, there are silicon wrist gaskets.
I am not experienced.

https://www.sitech.se/products/seals/silicone-wrist.aspx

This was what Kokatat recommended;

Thank you for your interest in Kokatat.
Our semi dry Supernova Angler Suit does not have a latex neck gasket but is does have latex wrist gaskets. While Kokatat does not have alternative materials for our gaskets there are 3rd party latex alternatives on the market that can be used in DIY replacement applications.

Paul

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Introductions / Re: Hey

« on: April 13, 2024, 03:28:21 PM »

Welcome to NCKA, and I look forward to seeing you in action.

Paul

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CA Regulations / Re: Navionics: 20fm waypoints/line setup

« on: April 09, 2024, 11:20:34 AM »

Quote from: Poonsie on April 09, 2024, 11:07:33 AM

Thank you so much! Hope to see you out at FR soon!

For sure, it has been too long.

Paul

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CA Regulations / Re: Navionics: 20fm waypoints/line setup

« on: April 09, 2024, 11:04:35 AM »

Thanks to AlsHobieOutbak,
You can download 20FA and 50FA Navionics files from the following website: https://paul95255.wixsite.com/non-motorized-vessel

Paul

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General Fishing Tips / Re: Navionics Boating App - Importing Line, Tracks, Route Help

« on: April 09, 2024, 11:03:23 AM »

Thanks to AlsHobieOutbak,

Instruction is at https://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=101951.15

Paul

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CA Regulations / Re: Navionics: 20fm waypoints/line setup

« on: April 08, 2024, 09:09:12 PM »

Quote from: scottymeboy on April 08, 2024, 09:00:47 PM

Good to know…
Thanks Paul!

Scotty

We will hook up in early May and discuss some more.
Make sure to upload the 20F boundary line into your fish finder.

Paul

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CA Regulations / Re: Navionics: 20fm waypoints/line setup

« on: April 08, 2024, 06:35:14 PM »

Quote from: scottymeboy on April 08, 2024, 06:20:27 PM

Thanks Paul for the info!
So waypoint #63 would be at what depth?

Thanks. Scotty

Waypoints are location coordinates, not based on depth.
CDFW established boundaries for enforcement like other protected areas.

Paul

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CA Regulations / Re: Navionics: 20fm waypoints/line setup

« on: April 08, 2024, 09:49:15 AM »

Quote from: Mark L on April 08, 2024, 06:29:23 AM

Quote from: scottymeboy on April 07, 2024, 08:20:27 PM
I was looking at the 20 fathom line on the Fish and wildlife's website and was a little confused.
As we know 20 fathoms is 120 ft
The map shows at Ft Ross it looks like the line is about 150-155 ft.
So is 120 or 155 the line?

Scotty

Paul, and others requested that some of the 20 fathom way points be skipped. I believe Fort Ross was one of the locations where it was done in order to catch most of the fishable reefs. Looks like the line is pretty generous.

Joe and I commented on pushing out waypoint #63, approximately 1/4 mile, and CDFW modified their draft 20F line to incorporate our comment.

Paul

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CA Regulations / Re: Navionics: 20fm waypoints/line setup

« on: April 08, 2024, 09:46:11 AM »

Thank you, AlsHobieOutback

Great work again converting to Navionics GPX file.
I was able to import the 20F line into my Navionics app.

Paul

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General Talk / Re: Sunglasses that I highly recommend

« on: April 01, 2024, 09:23:51 AM »

I already ordered my Smith Guide's Choice prescription sunglasses.
If I am unhappy with it, I will check out Shady Rays.

I always wear my sunglasses with a retainer to minimize loosing.

Paul

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CA Regulations / Re: Rockfish Season Closed until approve by the Office of Administrative Law

« on: March 30, 2024, 10:15:37 AM »

Quote from: fishbushing on March 30, 2024, 10:04:44 AM

Thank you Paul

You are very welcome.
I don't want anyone to get a citation.

Paul

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CA Regulations / Rockfish Season Closed until approve by the Office of Administrative Law

« on: March 30, 2024, 09:52:50 AM »

The 2024 groundfish seasons are expected to be reviewed and approved by the Office of Administrative Law and take effect in state waters in early April. The Commission and California Department of Fish and Wildlife staff have worked diligently to expedite the adoption of state regulations to allow boat-based anglers to get on the water beginning in April. Until the 2024 regulations are approved, the 2023 regulations remain in effect.

Once the regulations become effective, CDFW’s Summary of Recreational Groundfish Fishing Regulations web page https://wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Ocean/Regulations/Groundfish-Summary?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery will be updated with 2024 regulations. Before fishing, anglers should refer to this web page for the season openings and other regulatory information.

Paul

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CA Regulations / Re: Proposed 2024 Groundfish Regulation Change Summary (3/22/2024)

« on: March 29, 2024, 06:57:41 AM »

Quote from: srdave on March 29, 2024, 06:39:05 AM

What are there rules for party boats for a descending device ?
Another question: if your on a party boat and you have caught your limit do you have to stop fishing ? My son said they move fish from your bag to others who have not caught limits and every one keeps fishing ?

What are there rules for party boats for a descending device ? Same rule
Another question: if your on a party boat and you have caught your limit do you have to stop fishing ? My son said they move fish from your bag to others who have not caught limits and every one keeps fishing ? There is a boat limit rule.

Paul

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CA Regulations / Re: Office of Administrative Law - Review of Rec. Groundfish Fishing Regulations

CA Regulations / Office of Administrative Law - Review of Rec. Groundfish Fishing Regulations

General Fishing Tips / Re: Neoprene Wrist Gasket Replacement

Introductions / Re: Hey

CA Regulations / Re: Navionics: 20fm waypoints/line setup

CA Regulations / Re: Navionics: 20fm waypoints/line setup

General Fishing Tips / Re: Navionics Boating App - Importing Line, Tracks, Route Help

CA Regulations / Re: Navionics: 20fm waypoints/line setup

CA Regulations / Re: Navionics: 20fm waypoints/line setup

CA Regulations / Re: Navionics: 20fm waypoints/line setup

CA Regulations / Re: Navionics: 20fm waypoints/line setup

General Talk / Re: Sunglasses that I highly recommend

CA Regulations / Re: Rockfish Season Closed until approve by the Office of Administrative Law

CA Regulations / Rockfish Season Closed until approve by the Office of Administrative Law

CA Regulations / Re: Proposed 2024 Groundfish Regulation Change Summary (3/22/2024)