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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Typical First Day of Rockfishing Season

« on: April 01, 2020, 10:59:16 AM »

Lots of “Sheep” just south of Point Arena

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Gualala Area Hookup

« on: August 01, 2019, 03:34:45 PM »

Hi Royyak,
The photo you posted looks like it is of Hearn Gulch, at mile marker 10.5 on Highway 1. Yes, it would be a great fishing spot, but is inside of the Saunders Reef Marine Reserve. Fishing in the reserve is limited to urchins and trolling for salmon. No spear fishing or rock fishing from the kayak. In this area, I recommend going to Anchor Bay or the Pier in Point Arena.
Cheers,
The Barge

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Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: Soooo, 2018 Albion is still months away, Who's camping where!? Where's Shuland!

« on: May 10, 2018, 08:34:17 AM »

Hey Jerry,
I’ll be next to you in C26.
Lloyd

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General Talk / Re: Urchin Removal Project on North Coast looking for kayaking stakeholder

« on: May 10, 2018, 08:30:48 AM »

DFW approved a temporary rule to increase the limit from 35 urchins to 20 gallons per day. Kathleen and I be at the Memorial weekend event at Ocean Cove to take our combined 40 gallons. Will be using scuba gear.

Obviously this won’t solve the bigger ecological issue, but it can create spot zones where the kelp can come back and the abalone can survive. The raffle (with big donations from many supporters) will raise $ to pay commercial urchin fisherman to remove large amounts of urchins from selected locations. They have been doing this at Caspar and Ft Bragg for the last few months.

Please consider joining the effort. The kayak fishing will be great as well!

Check out a video of “urchin barrens” that have taken over most of our favorite Ab diving locations:

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Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: GS12 Team Signups (Deadline: May 17 2018)

« on: May 07, 2018, 05:22:31 PM »

Chasey, Lloyd, The Barge, Gimme Lunkers
Shippey, Raydon, Raydon, Gimme Lunkers

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Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: GS12 get yer burlap!

« on: May 07, 2018, 10:10:57 AM »

One bag please! Thank you.

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Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: GS12 Oyster thread - Order by Monday May 14 at 9pm

« on: May 01, 2018, 08:44:00 PM »

4 Dozen please!

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Eel River - 1/4 and 1/5/18

« on: January 07, 2018, 11:35:09 AM »

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing!

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Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / Re: Anchor Bay Campground staff, and Albion NYE dive

« on: January 05, 2018, 08:57:41 AM »

I have an annual day pass at Anchor Bay and fish there often. I've found that the secret to good relations with Tess is to never cross the line where the pylons are before getting her OK. Just park on the right side where Adam and Ryan parked, just before the cones and the office window. Driving your car past the cone zone is limited to overnight campers. Tess has had many bad experiences with people parking in camping spaces and not moving, blocking campers and waking people up early in the morning so limits access to avoid this from occurring.

When you arrive, pull over to the right hand side to park just before the cone barrier. You can then walk down and check out the conditions before paying your fee. If before 9:00AM, there are envelopes where you can pay for access. Rates are stated on the signs at the office. If after 9:00AM, pull over to the right and go over to the office to chat with Tess. She is usually helpful and friendly. If the camping area beyond the office is not crowded, she will give you direction on where to park closer to the beach. Otherwise, parking on the right side just before the office works.

I was at Anchor Bay the morning you had your altercation with Tess and Fred. In my opinion, you could have avoided the blowout by taking the approach recommended above. I agree with Duckguy - if you treat Tess and Fred with kindness and respect, that's what you will get back.

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Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / Re: Safe Mendo spot when rough?

« on: September 13, 2017, 09:25:29 AM »

Russian Gulch State Park is relatively protected. That's where I did my first Ab dive. And further south in Mendo Cnty is Anchor Bay Campground. Head to the north end of the beach where it is protected. We kayak fisherman call the north end of the beach "Chicken Cove" where we avoid the heavier surf hitting the main beach.

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For Sale / Re: FS: 2010 Hobie Revo 13

« on: September 12, 2017, 02:38:41 PM »

PM sent

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Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: GS 11 Friday night oysters are back! Place your orders here.

« on: May 01, 2017, 11:19:05 PM »

Thank you for doing this!

2 dozen kumos
12 pacifics

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General Fishing Tips / Re: Point Arena launch spots

« on: May 01, 2017, 11:09:14 PM »

There is a slot just to the south of the pier at Point Arena where you can get in and out of the water with your kayak. It is shown with an arrow in the attached Google Earth shot. There is also a small crane you can lower your boat down to the water with a ladder to climb down to the lowered boat. It is shown with an X in the Google Earth photo. Locals use both of these spots to get in the water.

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Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: Trinidad Rockfish Wars 10/15/16 ANNOUNCEMENT!!

« on: October 10, 2016, 10:10:58 AM »

Quote from: yakhopper on October 10, 2016, 09:14:49 AM

JUST an FYI
Emerald Forrest says that there is a cancelation fee of 50%
Within two weeks prior to your stay

And I paid for Sat and Sun
:0(

It's 50% of your deposit of one night camping fee, not the total for your stay. I was charged $19 to cancel.

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CA Regulations / Re: New Dungeness regulations begin August 1, 2016

« on: October 09, 2016, 12:04:28 PM »

Quote from: DrDave on October 09, 2016, 08:07:08 AM

Anyone else having a challenge finding the 120 cotton twine? Anyone know a good cheap source?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DKA39LE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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