Looks very appetizing, Li.  Thanks for sharing.

Recently sold my 12 foot valco. Going to miss her. Some great missions with her out of pebble, Albion and shelter.

Wow. Congrats, Al. Your sailing ambitions are progressing nicely.

Dam! I’ve been retired since June 2022 and never even crossed my mind about S.S. Benefits because I’m only 59. I don’t even know where to start? But all I know I’ll never work for the Mann again🙂

Same , same.   

Quote from: AlsHobieOutback on June 21, 2024, 07:51:44 PM

I can tell you I lost the biggest lingcod I have ever hooked while fishing on a black shrimp fly with a tip of squid.

Interesting.  I've never had a lingcod take a shrimp fly

I remember a photo of a lingcod caught on an open-ended wrench where a large j hook was attached to it. Sometimes they are not very picky.

If you are experienced with your own kayaks, I would recommend Albion river campground. No guides that i know of but great fishing and scenery. You can paddle up the river for some beautiful scenery as well. I believe they have kayaks for rent but not sure if they are set up for fishing. Good idea to check swell reports for the area.

Is a bit of a drive from your area though.

Al

Yes. It almost seems as officer discretion. Definitely want to speak to senior dfw officer here in Monterey bay. Met him before but forgot to get his card. I knew the previous main officer who has now retired. I know I am butchering his last name. Puchanelli?  Very nice guy. Always responded to my questions.

Quote from: fishbushing on July 24, 2024, 08:37:06 AM

Quote from: 123engineering on July 24, 2024, 08:23:20 AM

I carry a descender with weights attached on my kayak, as shown below.  I had numerous discussions with CDFW staff, and they all accepted it as meeting the requirement.

Paul

I'm currious, exactly like that or did they say it has to be attach to a fishing rod?

They never told me it needed to be attached to a pole. If they did, I would respond that it would not be safe in a kayak.  Since I have already attached the weight, I could argue that it is ready for immediate use.
Since it is the first year, confusion and issues might need to be resolved.   Please let me know if anyone gets a citation or warning for not attaching to their fishing pole from a kayak.  I will discuss this with the CDFW staff.

Paul

I can message you the officers name if you like. As i mentioned, she was the only one that stated it needed to be attached to a pole.