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CA Regulations / CDFW Introduces License Application for Mobile Devices

« on: March 20, 2024, 01:36:49 PM »

The new application allows residents and nonresidents to display California sport fishing licenses and validations on their mobile phones and other mobile devices in lieu of a physical license.

You can download the "CDFW License" app from your App Store and install it. It took me about 5 minutes to install, verify, and link to see my license information.

For additional information, visit CDFW site: https://wildlife.ca.gov/LicenseApp?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#603364102-what-is-the-cdfw-license-app

Paul

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Introductions / Re: Ahoy and tight lines

« on: March 19, 2024, 05:46:01 PM »

Welcome to NCKA, John.
Many NCKA members fish at Muir, Bolinas, and Tomales Bay.
Looking forward to meeting you this season.

Paul

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CA Regulations / Re: 2024 Rockfish 20-Fathom Boundary Line

« on: March 19, 2024, 03:13:57 PM »

Quote from: paddler on March 19, 2024, 03:04:34 PM

Note the 2 fish sub-bag limit for vermilions. There was an option on the table for 0 but they settled for 2. The big question is at what point vermilions become the next quillback which had been subject to precaution (but no regulatory action) since 2021 but quickly transitioned into an emergency no-take depth range closure by the end of last year. Hopefully this year's anticipated gang bang fishing inside 20 fa won't subject vermilions...as well as all other nearshore species...to the same fate as quillbacks.

I am not sure they considered 0 sub-bag limit for vermilion. I thought they considered 2 or 3 sub-bag limits.

Paul

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CA Regulations / Re: 2024 Rockfish 20-Fathom Boundary Line

« on: March 19, 2024, 01:03:07 PM »

Quote from: Eddie on March 19, 2024, 12:41:32 PM

Quote from: 123engineering on March 19, 2024, 11:51:55 AM
Quote from: MooMoo Outdoors on March 19, 2024, 11:45:36 AM
I like the revised version 😊

I was delighted to see that CDFW incorporated our comments.

Paul
In what document?

JoeDubC and I commented on moving out the waypoint #63 (near Fort Ross), approximately 1/2 mile, and the final version relocated it.
This revision provides access to all our favorite rockfish spots.

Paul

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CA Regulations / Re: 2024 Rockfish 20-Fathom Boundary Line

« on: March 19, 2024, 11:51:55 AM »

Quote from: MooMoo Outdoors on March 19, 2024, 11:45:36 AM

I like the revised version 😊

I was delighted to see that CDFW incorporated our comments.

Paul

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CA Regulations / Re: 2024 Rockfish 20-Fathom Boundary Line

« on: March 19, 2024, 08:43:22 AM »

Quote from: Eddie on March 19, 2024, 08:38:48 AM

I’m reading a 6 week window in SF management area? I guess that’s a start?

6-month nearshore (<20fm) rockfish season for SF, Mendocino, and Northern Management areas.

Paul

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CA Regulations / 2024 Rockfish 20-Fathom Boundary Line

« on: March 18, 2024, 09:08:50 PM »

Download the CSV file from: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/Groundfish#287201301-20-fm-line

Or GPX file converted by Alain S. (AlsHobieOutback) from: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1AVB0Tvp3kXbomgo186fdGnpUPvrpSZM&usp=sharing or https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TZt-w5_0oV1Wg3jd2sOBgwDfTGEUJvEx/view?usp=sharing

CDFW revised the draft version based on the comments they received.

Upload to your fish finder and prepare for the anticipated May 1 nearshore opening date.

Paul

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Hobie Kayaks / Re: Rudder steering line repair issue

« on: March 18, 2024, 11:04:22 AM »

I have used a trash picker as an arm extension to reach places.

Paul

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Introductions / Re: Happy To Be Here

« on: March 15, 2024, 02:24:27 PM »

Welcome to NCKA.
Love to hear more about your Arima project.

Paul

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CA Regulations / Re: March 2024 PFMC Council Meeting Day 5: 3/10/24

« on: March 10, 2024, 12:37:43 PM »

PFMC just adopted the GAP proposal. The next step is for FGC to adapt on March 26, 2024.

In addition, during the meeting, the PFMC acknowledged the contribution of the Non-Motorized Vessel Workgroup (Kayak Anglers).

Paul

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CA Regulations / March 2024 PFMC Council Meeting Day 5: 3/10/24

« on: March 10, 2024, 09:21:00 AM »

You can watch today's PFMC meeting from this link:
GROUNDFISH ADVISORY SUBPANEL (GAP) recommended option #2 with a 2-fish vermilion sub-bag limit.
https://www.pcouncil.org/documents/2024/03/agenda-item-f-8-a-supplemental-gap-report-1-gap-report-on-inseason-adjustment.pdf/

F.8 Situation Summary: Inseason Adjustments – Final Action, is coming up next.

Paul

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CA Regulations / Re: CDFW Inseason Groundfish Recommendation

« on: March 08, 2024, 11:40:08 AM »

Quote from: Nolanduke on March 08, 2024, 11:25:02 AM

Quote from: 123engineering on March 08, 2024, 11:01:41 AM
Quote from: Nolanduke on March 08, 2024, 10:52:57 AM
Why the November <20 ftms? What is so special about sharktober that they want to limit inshore fishing? This doesnt seem to make much sense.

I'm not sure. Maybe allow RF and Dungeness combo. I've received many complaints from hardcore fishermen that November and December have much better fishable weather.

Paul

Good point, and those things are true, but there isnt really an ecological or biological reason to close october, open Nov, and close December to inshore fishing, so why regulate it unless it is for these less-important reasons?

You are correct; they are not based on ecological or biological reasons. They are based on input from California Recreational Groundfish Advisory Sub-Panel (GAP) members and interested stakeholders in which we participated.

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CA Regulations / Re: CDFW Inseason Groundfish Recommendation

« on: March 08, 2024, 11:01:41 AM »

Quote from: Nolanduke on March 08, 2024, 10:52:57 AM

Why the November <20 ftms? What is so special about sharktober that they want to limit inshore fishing? This doesnt seem to make much sense.

I'm not sure. Maybe allow RF and Dungeness combo. I've received many complaints from hardcore fishermen that November and December have much better fishable weather.

Paul

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CA Regulations / CDFW Inseason Groundfish Recommendation

« on: March 08, 2024, 10:45:37 AM »

We likely get a 6-month nearshore (<20F) season in 2024 based on the latest CDFW recommendation to the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC).
You can download the report from this link: https://www.pcouncil.org/documents/2024/03/agenda-item-f-8-a-supplemental-cdfw-report-2-california-department-of-fish-and-wildlife-report-on-recreational-inseason-actions-for-2024.pdf/

One of the options will likely be adopted by PFMC on March 10 and FGC on March 26, 2024.

Paul

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For Sale / Re: Columbia Hooded Tee at Costco $16.99

« on: March 07, 2024, 03:40:37 PM »

Thank you for the information. I stopped by a Costco and got a couple for me.
I remember paying more than twice for similar shirts.

Paul

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