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« on: August 26, 2024, 07:20:53 AM »
Wow. Congrats, Al. Your sailing ambitions are progressing nicely.
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General Talk / Re: Fleet 240 - Moss Landing Challenge« on: August 26, 2024, 07:20:53 AM »
Wow. Congrats, Al. Your sailing ambitions are progressing nicely.
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General Fishing Tips / Re: Fishing Albion« on: August 26, 2024, 07:15:35 AM »
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.
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General Talk / Re: Unretiring« on: August 26, 2024, 07:09:51 AM »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. ![]() 4
Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: doran report« on: August 08, 2024, 03:08:26 PM »
Wow. Some great meals right there. Bet your neighbors love you.
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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Rigging for rockfish« on: August 06, 2024, 10:21:13 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. 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. ![]() 6
General Fishing Tips / Re: Can somebody have some tips? Wind..« on: August 06, 2024, 10:13:35 PM »
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. 7
General Talk / Re: Any great salt kayak fishing guides between like Bodega Bay and Big Sur?« on: August 03, 2024, 06:55:30 PM »
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 8
General Talk / Re: Fish Descender« on: July 24, 2024, 01:44:38 PM »Thanks for the info. I always bring a second rod. I'll clip a descender on it before I head out. Hope to see ya this year, Al. I have a site at Doran for the crab opener. Hopefully opens on schedule. ![]() 9
General Talk / Re: Fish Descender« on: July 24, 2024, 12:06:47 PM »
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.
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General Talk / Re: Fish Descender« on: July 24, 2024, 10:04:56 AM »I'm currious, exactly like that or did they say it has to be attach to a fishing rod? No worries. I already had plans to do my own research. For boats. lol 11
General Talk / Re: Fish Descender« on: July 24, 2024, 08:59:33 AM »I'm currious, exactly like that or did they say it has to be attach to a fishing rod? 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. 12
General Talk / Re: Fish Descender« on: July 24, 2024, 08:56:35 AM »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. ![]() 14
General Talk / Re: Fish Descender« on: July 23, 2024, 05:26:03 PM »
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. 15
General Talk / Fish Descender« on: July 23, 2024, 02:51:43 PM »
So, my last outing on my boat for rockfish, I was greeted by fish and game here in the Monterey bay.
I was asked if i had a descending device? I showed one i had set up to go directly to a pole in an instant. She was ok with me having one on board but requested that i have it set up on a pole when fishing. Just a heads up. Maybe all DFW does not require it being set up, but it does make sense in my opinion. A little easier on a boat but probable a little more of an inconvenience on a kayak. |