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DOTY / 2018 DOTY Results
« on: January 03, 2019, 10:08:45 AM »
Here is what I got for placements.  Please review and let me know if I got any wrong. 

*****UPDATED*****

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DOTY / 2018 DOTY entries are closed
« on: January 01, 2019, 12:14:42 AM »
Thanks to all that participated in the 2018 DOTY. 

Congratulations to the top three: Matt, Adam and Eric.

And a big Way to go for Silent Hunter on the youth side.  You did great keep up the great work. 

You guys entered some quality fish.  Info on awards and prizes will be updated when available. 

Matt will be taking the lead for 2019.  Please wait for the site to be archived before uploading any 2019 fish. 

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DOTY / DOTY 2019
« on: December 26, 2018, 05:21:47 PM »
Anyone interested in running the DOTY competition for 2019 please step up.  2018 is coming to an end and new committee members will be needed to keep this going. 

Please post or PM for specific duties of a committee member. 

DG

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DOTY / DOTY 2018 Mid Year Update
« on: July 16, 2018, 08:40:16 PM »
There is still time to sign up and enter some fish for the DOTY year long competition.  Several members have been taking new divers out and there are people south and north doing it so please let me know if you would like to go out with someone who can give you some pointers.  Also let me know if you are willing to take out newer divers so we can help make the connection. 

Blake from Subsurface Progression (Ft. Bragg) has agreed to donate a PFI Freedive class for one of the DOTY Prizes.  He has upcoming classes the next two months and will add more if there is an interest.

http://www.subsurfaceprogression.com/

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General Talk / Kayaker Rescued up in Mendocino near Caspar
« on: July 04, 2018, 06:19:37 PM »
Heard a boater intervened and scoop up a kayaker who flipped his kayak and was showing hypothermia signs.  Coast guard was called but don’t know any more detail as of yet.  Most of the day was pretty rough out there today so sure would like to know the details on why they were not able to right the kayak and apparently not wearing the proper cold water clothes. 



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My adopted father is in the hospital up in Ft Bragg but his leukemia has got worse and they are wanting to transfer to UCSF or Standford.  His wife is not able to get around very well alone so I will probably be driving her down.  Are there any close hotels or non profits close to either of those hospitals that will lower the longer term room costs for patients family members. 

I know many have had to do this so any info on place to go or not go would be appreciated. 

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DOTY / DOTY Registration
« on: February 01, 2018, 09:26:51 PM »
Looks like the north divers may get a few dive days soon.  Some have already started and Verms seem to be a target species. 

Please pay your entry fees before going out and let myself or Wilderness Medic know so we can activate your account.  If this is your first year please go through the sign up on the DOTY page also and we will activate it as soon as we are advised that you are paid. 

If you have already paid and your account is not active please let us know so we can fix it. 

Happy hunting everyone.



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DOTY / New DOTY Participants & 2018 events
« on: January 19, 2018, 11:15:19 AM »
The conditions are not the best up north right now but please get your DOTY fees paid and create a user on the DOTY site so we can get you inputed and approved before you go out. 

We will be having several get togethers throughout the year and plan on offering advice on techniques and needed equipment.  We can focus on certain species or just getting you out there for some fun. 

You can post here or PM me or WildernessMedic if you would like to be invited out on any of these adventures during 2018.  Please let us know your experience or lack of and what type of events would be helpful in each situation.  Let us know what days work better for each of you and we will try to make this happen. 

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DOTY / DOTY 2018 - Let’s Do This
« on: December 31, 2017, 11:03:16 PM »
2018 will be the 7th year for NCKA's DOTY competition.  Near the conclusion of each year suggestions have been sought on ways to modify and improve on the competition.  The DOTY Committee is responsible for approving entries and keeping the competition moving forward each year.  Abalone needed to be removed because of DFW's emergency closure.  Along with that a few additional rules have been modified after lots of debate and discussion.  We hope these changes will not discourage participation.  Hopefully we can encourage some new divers to participate and get help from some more experienced divers through out the year. 

You may begin participating as soon as your entry fee has been received.  Please use the Paypal link to pay your $40 entry fee. 

https://www.paypal.com/webapps/hermes?token=2LA430121M9191114&useraction=commit&mfid=1514788298891_d3e8b9ed53d36   

After final totals for 2017 are in the Website Programmer needs to archive 2017 so it will be viewable for years to come. An updated DOTY page is being created and should be up and running soon.  It will have new features making it easier for Admin to make changes and users will be able to recover their own forgotten passwords.  This may take a few days to complete so be patient and we will advise everyone when they can upload their entries and create new user accounts.   

HERE ARE THE 2018 RULES

1. All entries (fish/scallop) must be taken while freediving without any assistance from another diver. Assistance is defined as: Finding, marking the hole, luring, chumming or directing another diver to a fish or scallop. No other diver can load the gun, make a back-up shot, touch spear or iron or assist in the landing of fish or scallop. You may alert another diver to the possible presence of a fish in a general area, but not a specific area such as; next to my gun, at the end of my float line, right underneath me, in a hole under that big rock, etc.

2. Chumming is not permitted.

3. Diving can be from shore or from kayak or dive board. No motorized vessels or mothershipping or SCUBA.

4. Photographic evidence of fish/scallops (total length) against a measuring device must be provided. All entries must be rounded down to the nearest quarter inch. Pictures are required to show the MOUTH CLOSED of the fish on a Hawg Trough or similar measuring board. You are not allowed to stretch or pull the lips to gain extra length. This is in accordance with DFW measuring standards. Multiple pics can be submitted to show mouth closed and touching end of trough (if need be due to rigor mortis making squeezing mouth shut necessary). Any entries not in compliance will be subject to DQ of entry at discretion of DOTY committee. Pictures of fish need to be taken BEFORE scaling/gutting etc. for both ID and accuracy of measurement purposes. Only pictures that show the ENTIRE fish will be used in judging submissions. Missing portions of the head or tail in the photograph may result in a disqualification of the submission. “Tail only” shots may be used to clarify full length pictures, but will not be used as the sole factor in determining length. Committee recommends competitors take pictures of fish from “straight up”, as this assists committee in determining the accurate length of the fish.

5. Scallops can be measured with calipers or a hawgtrough and knife (see pics for examples). Both shells must be visible in at least one picture if not still joined together. Rocks, old shells etc not included in measurement.

Measurements will be rounded down to the nearest quarter inch.
For example:
8.9" Scallop --> entered as 8.75"
9" Scallop --> entered as 9"
9.1" Scallop --> entered as 9"
9.2" Scallop--> entered as 9"
9.3" Scallop --> entered as 9.25"
9.4" Scallop --> entered as 9.25"
9.5" Scallop --> entered as 9.5"
& so forth

Keep your PB shell. In event of tie at end of year, shells will be calipered as a tie breaker.

6. The pool is open to anyone, and runs from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. Fish and scallops taken prior to payment of entry fees are ineligible. Prospective participants are STRONGLY encouraged to join NCKA and share their stories, although it is not required.

7. Payment of DOTY fees makes the participant eligible to participate in AOTY and vice versa.

8. All fish and scallops entered must be taken south of the California/Oregon border and north of the mouth of Moro Rock.

9. The pool covers the following categories: Lingcod, Cabezon, Greenling, Blue Rockfish, Black RockFish, Gopher Rockfish/Black&Yellow Rockfish/China RockFish, Kelp Rockfish, Grass RockFish, Copper RockFish, Vermillion RockFish, Olive RockFish, MonkeyFace Prickleback, Halibut (California and Pacific), Perch (all kinds), Sheepshead, White SeaBass, Rock Scallops, Striped Bass (Ocean or Freshwater).

10. Each diver is only allowed ONE freshwater Striped Bass entry. Please be aware this is a touchy subject for a lot of people. Be respectful and stay within the law. Freshwater Striped Bass diving comes with its own hazards, including possible assault from cranky fisherman who don't want you there. It's recommended you avoid shooting big landlocked hens, but as long as you stay within the law all fish count. If a freshwater Striped Bass is entered list “freshwater” in the comment section. 

11. The biggest fish and scallop from each diver's top 14 species will be used towards the diver’s total points.

12. Entries must be posted within 1 week of being taken and photographed. No "hoarding" of entries.

13. ALL DFW rules must be followed 100%. Period. Any breaking of any DFW rules will result in the entry being disqualified, and flogging in public.

14. If you don't like the rules and don't want to play, don't! Diving is fun, and this is meant to be fun between friends as well. We all have bigger and better things to argue/stress/worry about.

15. AOTY is DIFFERENT than DOTY. Hook and line fishing is DIFFERENT than freediving/spearfishing. The rules for both contests are DIFFERENT. Discussion of rules is encouraged, and will be considered and evaluated for use in future year DOTYs.

16. DOTY committee members have final say over any and all issues/arguments/controversies.



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Hello all, this coming year Big Jim is stepping down from running DOTY. WildernessMedic (Gio) and I will be trying to fill his shoes the best we can.

We have about 3 weeks until the start of the next DOTY year. I have come to realize everyone is not happy with the rules that are in place now. 

If you have any suggestions or things you'd like to see changed, lets start discussing it now so we can make any modifications in time. 

Unfortunately we will have to remove Abalone from the list as it doesnÂ’t look like they will be legal in 2018.  At this time we donÂ’t see a reason to add any species to the list unless we decide to open stripers to inland waters where itÂ’s legal to spear them.  I think removing WSB wouldnÂ’t be a bad idea. 

Right now the points are from the top 15 fish and not every allowed species.  So please let us know if you think that number should change. 

A lot of thought went into prior changes and decisions not to make them so we donÂ’t want to just start changing everything just for the sake of making changes. 

From the DOTY site: 

“DOTY is meant to be fun and encourage safe and enjoyable diving practices. It is however, a skill based, individual competition, and an excellent tool to help hone your hunting abilities.”

I have met some great diving buddies participating in DOTY.  I learned the species quicker than normal and dive lots of new locations. 

LetÂ’s keep DOTY fun, bring new divers up to speed and honor the ones who molded DOTY over the years.

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General Talk / Babies and Thanksgiving
« on: November 23, 2017, 11:01:38 AM »
Dinner may be on hold because I am in the hospital with my daughter who is going to have a baby on Thanksgiving.  Another grandson on his way.  This one will have a nickname of Turkey. 

Praying for an easy delivery and healthy baby. 

Happy thanksgiving to all. 

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Craftsmen's Corner / Not exactly a tree house
« on: November 18, 2017, 02:43:18 PM »
I got the base and floor done for my grandsons fort/club house.  ItÂ’s next to a tree but didnÂ’t have proper tree placement to support one so I built it on logs.  Complete with a trap door. 

Who else is building the treehouse/play fort they never had.  I think cardboard boxes was about the best I ever got. 


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For Sale / 2015 Hobie Outback - Sold
« on: November 13, 2017, 02:15:59 PM »
Contemplating selling one of my outbacks.  My blue one is prewired for a lowrance fish finder and has the sonar installed.  It has 4 YakAttack rails installed all the way around for accessories. 

This was the first year with the new vantage seat.  If anyone is interested in buying I would let it go for $1400 cash.  It has the upgraded rudder and with accessories was approximately double the selling price

If anyone is interested I can take photos when I get home.  ItÂ’s been stored inside but does have normal scratches on bottom. 

I do love having a back up but could use the cash right now so I can do some repairs on my truck.

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Fish Talk / Crabs in Ft Bragg
« on: November 08, 2017, 11:20:54 AM »
Each year is a little different, but got out and dropped some pots in different areas and depths.  Usually we have to find where the crabs are congregating, but not on this trip.  Every pot had crabs.  Many were 7” plus.  Nice to see such a great number of crabs showing up in Ft Bragg. 






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Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / Newbie diving opportunities Nov 1st-4th
« on: October 25, 2017, 02:45:07 PM »
A lot of the NCKA family loves to ocean fish, but seasonal closures screw that up.  Many have mentioned they would love to learn how to dive and be able to spearfish all year round.

I am not a Freedive instructor nor a kayak instructor.  But I have learned a lot from more experienced folks so if anyone is interested in giving it a try I can at least give you some pointers on gear or getting comfortable in the water and maybe get a few more people interested in the sport. 

My first few trips were epic failures with no one to give me any pointers.  I have taken a few out for their first trips and they have said how much that helped so letÂ’s go big. 

If you bring kayaks we can practice self rescue and that will basically make sure you can get back in after a dive. 

I am keeping an eye on the weather but right now the 1st-3rd look the best.  Sorry for those that canÂ’t get out of work but I wanted the newest divers to have an opportunity to get used to the water so they will want to keep doing it. 

All levels of experience are welcomed.  It just depends on if there is any interest in freediving, Diving from a kayak, and spearfishing that will dictate where and what we can plan for. 

For those coming from longer distances Parviz over at Red Triangle Spearfishing in Petaluma said if anyone needed weight belts, masks, snorkels or any freediving or spearfishing gear he would work outside of normal hours to help make this work so you can grab some stuff on the way.

I have a few things I can loan out so post up if you are interested and what days would work best.  If you canÂ’t afford to buy or rent gear please post up on what you may need and I may have it or be able to borrow it. 

I am not against Diving multiple days.  Most likely this will be in Ft Bragg or Mendocino somewhere. 

Minimum gear needed will be:

Wetsuit
Booties and gloves
Fins
Weight belt and weights
Mask and snorkel

Additional gear depends on how comfortable you feel in the water and if you want to try kayak diving or spearfishing.

**updated to include the 4th as an option**

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