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For Sale / Re: Shimano Talavera Type Slow J Jigging Rod« on: March 28, 2024, 09:05:54 PM »If I only live closer...Moo, I can pick it up for you in May. Paul 2
CA Regulations / Re: 2024 Groundfish Regulation Change Summary (Approved on 3/26/2024)« on: March 27, 2024, 10:11:18 AM »Hi EddieI picked up one of these descenders from Amazon. Makes it easy to release them at the right depths. Just set the depth you want them to be released at and then drop it down.Dang thats nice. I have one of those grippers. Mod life? I wonder if there are any government funds to subsidize that purchase. I know that CDFW distributed descenders for free previously, and I discussed with CDFW staff to get some for our group, but they stated that they don't have any funding for the program. Hopefully, we can get some later. Paul 3
CA Regulations / Re: 2024 Groundfish Regulation Change Summary (Approved on 3/26/2024)« on: March 27, 2024, 08:54:58 AM »Thank you Paul, the information you gave is great, I'll have to digest it. This will be new for me as last year we just fished off a boat. looking forward to a kayak adventure. I'll review the past post and look for the GPS points, I may have some questions to post, thanks again for your work on this, R.Hi Ron We should chase some rockfish and halibut together, this season. Paul 4
CA Regulations / Re: 2024 Groundfish Regulation Change Summary (Approved on 3/26/2024)« on: March 27, 2024, 08:13:08 AM »I don't think that will work if the fish has barotrauma. You wont be able to send a bloated fish down with only a couple of ounces, you need something over 6oz and more is better/easier to descend.Thanks for the info! I attached a large Snap Swivel to adding additional weights simpler. Paul 5
CA Regulations / Re: 2024 Groundfish Regulation Change Summary (Approved on 3/26/2024)« on: March 26, 2024, 06:28:51 PM »Thanks for the update Paul You guys are very welcome. Lately, I have been watching many rockfishing-related videos to prepare for the season opener. I can't wait to try some new techniques and jigs. Paul 6
CA Regulations / Re: 2024 Groundfish Regulation Change Summary (Approved on 3/26/2024)« on: March 26, 2024, 04:39:37 PM »Did they say anything about Copper?No, I didn't hear any. I don't think there will be any changes for Copper. Paul 7
CA Regulations / 2024 Groundfish Regulation Change Summary (Approved on 3/26/2024)« on: March 26, 2024, 01:52:17 PM »
Fish and Game Commission adopted the proposed in-season groundfish regulation change during the teleconference meeting on March 26, 2024
This is only a partial victory, and we will continue to seek an exception for the Non-Motorized Vessels to provide us equal access time as power boaters. Thank you to all workgroup members and other supporters. You can watch the meeting video recording: https://cal-span.org/meeting/cfg_20240326/ This change must go through the California and Federal administration process and is expected to be effective in early April 2024. Make sure you verify that the season is officially open prior to going fishing in Apri. 1. Season structure (See Table 1 for the summary) In the Northern, Mendocino, San Francisco, and the Central-North of 36° N latitude GMAs, the season structure is proposed as: closed January through March; open seaward of the 50-fathom boundary line for shelf rockfish, slope rockfish, and lingcod in April, October, and December; and open shoreward of the newly-established 20-fathom boundary line in May through September, and November. In the Central-South of 36° N latitude and Southern GMAs, the season structure is proposed as: closed January through March; open in all depths April through June; open shoreward of the 50-fathom boundary line July through September; and open seaward of the 50-fathom boundary line for shelf rockfish, slope rockfish, and lingcod October through December. Downloadable Files 20-Fathom Boundary Line off California: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/Groundfish#287201301-20-fm-line
2. Descending Devices: No person shall take or possess any federal groundfish as defined in Section 1.91 and all greenlings of the genus Hexagrammos from any boat or other floating device in ocean waters without having a descending device in possession and available for immediate use to assist in releasing rockfish to the depth of capture. Three major descending devices are currently available for purchase, and I want to share what I know of them. Some people use homemade ones, too. SFD (Shelton Fish Descender) It is low-cost and simple to use I attached a large snap swivel to attach the weight User instruction: https://www.sheltonproducts.com/SFD.html Purchasing options: https://www.sheltonproducts.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C7UJYB2/?coliid=ID1N08HIMJUZ6&colid=2IP2SHYUKL6Z5&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it eBay SeaQualizer Descending Device More advanced options to preset release depth (Shallow - 30'-50'-70', Standard - 50'-100'-150', Deep - 100'-200'-300') Recommend the Shallow model User instruction: https://seaqualizer.com/technology/ Purchasing options: https://seaqualizer.com/product/seaqualizer-descending-device/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R2BLV3Z/?coliid=I1YJYBRWPNZKC2&colid=2IP2SHYUKL6Z5&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it Fishsaverpro Descender User instruction: https://fishsaverpro.com/how-to-use-guide/ Purchasing options: https://fishsaverpro.myshopify.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083NN7Z2K/?coliid=IDRPRRN6CQ87Y&colid=2IP2SHYUKL6Z5&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it 3. Quillback no take 0 Bag limit Quillback Identification Flyer: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=197176&inline 4. Vermilion limit reduction to 2-sub bag limit in all areas except Northern Groundfish Management Area, which has a 4-sub bag limit. Visit the Non-Motorized Vessel Petition Website for additional information: https://paul95255.wixsite.com/non-motorized-vessel Full Revised Proposed Regulatory Language - March 22, 2024: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=221409&inline Staff Summary for March 26, 2024, FGC Meeting-Recreational Fishing Regulations for Federal Groundfish: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=221407&inline 8
CA Regulations / Re: Proposed 2024 Groundfish Regulation Change Summary (3/22/2024)« on: March 26, 2024, 12:47:01 PM »
I didn't follow the vermilion issue closely, but they did run a model to estimate Total Mortality vs. Harvest Limit. You can read more details about the change from the following Staff Summary: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=221407&inline Paul 9
General Fishing Tips / Re: Navionics Boating App - Importing Line, Tracks, Route Help« on: March 25, 2024, 08:06:48 AM »Also, it seems Navionics should fix their problem, especially when they had just up'd their annual subscription to 50 bucks. I have enjoyed using their Relief Shading overlay option for the last two years, but I don't think it is worth $50 per year. I plan not to renew my subscription when it expires in July 2024. Paul 10
General Fishing Tips / Re: Navionics Boating App - Importing Line, Tracks, Route Help« on: March 24, 2024, 07:12:59 PM »I am reviving an old topic now since we have to be outside the 50 ftm or within the 20 ftm line for the upcoming rockfish season. I have 50fa w MLPA converted to Navionics App file format by AlsHobieOutback. The 20fa file is in general GPX file format and cannot be imported directly into the Navionics App, but you should be able to import it into your fish finder. You will see all the downloadable GPX files on this website: https://paul95255.wixsite.com/non-motorized-vessel Paul 11
CA Regulations / Re: Proposed 2024 Groundfish Regulation Change Summary (3/22/2024)« on: March 23, 2024, 07:57:24 AM »I searched the web but can't find a map that shows the devide line between California Central-N and Cetral-S of 36degree. Appreciate if someone can post it here. 12
CA Regulations / Re: Proposed 2024 Groundfish Regulation Change Summary (3/22/2024)« on: March 23, 2024, 05:57:16 AM »I searched the web but can't find a map that shows the devide line between California Central-N and Cetral-S of 36degree. Appreciate if someone can post it here. Hi Sonny I have attached a blown-up view of the 36° N latitude line. Paul 13
CA Regulations / Proposed 2024 Groundfish Regulation Change Summary (3/22/2024)« on: March 22, 2024, 06:58:29 PM »
This revised regulation will be adopted at the FGC meeting on March 26, 2024.
1. Season structure (See Table 1 for the summary) a. In the Northern, Mendocino, San Francisco, and the Central-North of 36° N latitude GMAs, the season structure is proposed as: closed January through March; open seaward of the 50-fathom boundary line for shelf rockfish, slope rockfish, and lingcod in April, October, and December; and open shoreward of the newly-established 20-fathom boundary line in May through September, and November. b. In the Central-South of 36° N latitude and Southern GMAs, the season structure is proposed as: closed January through March; open in all depths April through June; open shoreward of the 50-fathom boundary line July through September; and open seaward of the 50-fathom boundary line for shelf rockfish, slope rockfish, and lingcod October through December. 2. Descending Devices: No person shall take or possess any federal groundfish as defined in Section 1.91 and all greenlings of the genus Hexagrammos from any boat or other floating device in ocean waters without having a descending device in possession and available for immediate use to assist in releasing rockfish to the depth of capture. 3. Quillback no take 0 Bag limit Quillback Identification Flyer: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=197176&inline 4. Vermillion limit reduction to 2-sub bag limit in all areas except Northern Groundfish Management Area, which has a 4-sub bag limit. Full Revised Proposed Regulatory Language - March 22, 2024: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=221409&inline Staff Summary for March 26, 2024, FGC Meeting-Recreational Fishing Regulations for Federal Groundfish: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=221407&inline March 26, 2024 California Fish and Game Commission meeting revised agenda: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=220116&inline Visit the Non-Motorized Vessel Petition Website for additional information: https://paul95255.wixsite.com/non-motorized-vessel Paul 14
CA Regulations / Re: CDFW Introduces License Application for Mobile Devices« on: March 20, 2024, 07:36:54 PM »Hopefully, someone can develop a fish identification app linked to the applicable regulations. We might start by collecting rockfish photos. If we make serious progress, we might be able to pursue grants from CDFW, PFMC, or CCA. Additionally, it could provide a fishing log function. I know ESRI/Survey123 has a fishing log app. I want to assist people unfamiliar with CDFW regulations, which are overly complicated. As I stated before you need a PhD to understand our regulations. Paul 15
CA Regulations / Re: CDFW Introduces License Application for Mobile Devices« on: March 20, 2024, 03:33:19 PM »Update: NVM, App works offline Here is the offline instruction: While connected to the internet and viewing the Welcome screen, tap Click here to refresh located in the upper right corner of the screen. This ensures your current licenses and validations are saved within the app and are available for offline use. No. Pictures or screenshots of licenses are not valid. Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 700.4(f)(opens in new tab), licenses displayed electronically must be displayed through the CDFW License App. However, the CDFW License App stores licenses within the app for display when there is no internet connectivity via cellular service or wi-fi. Here is the link to the detail instruction: https://wildlife.ca.gov/LicenseApp?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#603364115-will-a-screenshot-of-my-fishing-license-displayed-on-the-cdfw-license-app-be-acceptable-when-there-is-no-cell-phone-service Paul |