It's a beautiful place. Definitely worth the experience. Paddling upriver for a scenic experience is worth it as well. I don't think you will be disappointed. 

Wow. Some great meals right there. Bet your neighbors love you.

Al

Definitely a longer sailing rudder. A drift sock can be an easy quick fix but would recommend advice from someone who has used one. I have used them on boats but that is totally different from a kayak. I am sure there are many pros and cons.

I wouldn't advise a skeg if you are doing beach launches.

Thanks for the info. I always bring a second rod. I'll clip a descender on it before I head out.

Al

Hope to see ya this year, Al. I have a site at Doran for the crab opener. Hopefully opens on schedule. 

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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.

Since you were on a boat, I don't want to escalate now.  I want to focus more for kayaks at this time.

Paul

No worries. I already had plans to do my own research. For boats. lol

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?

I am sure this regulation can be interpretated both ways. As far as the Officer i encountered, she made it clear that the descender should be attached to a pole. Im sure this could be disputed and dismissed but would be a headache with lost time.

There is a Senior DFW officer here in Monterey that i will try and clarify .  We all know how office personnel interpretation can differ from field interpretation.  I did forget to mention i was boarded at the moss landing boat launch by a different DFW officer who i mentioned to that my descender was in my tackle box and he was fine with that.   

Was the first time i had an officer tell me i needed it attached to a pole. Maybe she's bucking for a promotion? 

She actually has been very personable all the other times i have encountered her. I usually get a card from dfw officers for questions in the future.

I spoke with another officer the other day to clarify filleting fish aboard the boat. Was correct in my answers for cod, ling and halibut.

I don't have time at the moment to emulsify them for my garden so i would rather donate them back to the sea.