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Wanted To Buy / Re: looking for surf rod

« on: October 19, 2023, 08:20:19 AM »

"I also am on the hunt for the best snare for casting, any recommendations there?"

Haven't had much time to use it but had some good results in a short session a while back with snares from Sea Forager. I'm sure you can get the same from lots of places and probably cheaper, but I was happy to buy from them. I crammed jack smelt in and it worked well. Seemed way more effective than big round ones I inherited somehow. Smaller and easier to cast, and the small size probably means lots more loops of line all around the snare vs. a big round one... easy to get caught up in for a crab I'd think.

https://www.seaforager.com/swag-shop/handmade-crab-snares

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General Fishing Tips / Re: Suggestions for an all- rounder shore/ surf spinning rod for mendocino coast?

« on: October 18, 2023, 11:08:17 AM »

Current thread going about surf/crab snare rods.
https://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=101227.msg1133742;topicseen#new

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: thurs tbay

« on: October 12, 2023, 06:38:36 PM »

Every day on Tomales is a good day. Catching something is just a bonus.

Thanks for the report!

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Fishing Pics / Re: A Lake Almanor Whopper!

« on: September 30, 2023, 01:40:30 PM »

Had to look twice to realize it was a trout - just assumed it was a northern pike or lingcod.

What a beast!

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Fish Talk / Re: Bad news for near-shore fishing at Albion & to Central Coast on Sept 1

« on: August 22, 2023, 07:11:49 PM »

Quote from: matanaska on August 22, 2023, 10:36:28 AM

Quote from: dtizz on August 22, 2023, 08:05:58 AM

How does stopping me from fishing this whole season (haven't been out yet) help the quillback?

There are plenty of other fish near shore besides rockfish and lings. The flatfish are better eating imo which includes sand sole, rock sole, California halibut, sand dabs and starry flounder. There are a few kinds of perch, striper and White Sea bass too. If I lived near the Bay Area, I would be targeting White Sea bass cause they rarely show up north. Also there is sturgeon until they tighten the regs some more on those as well. Also it’s thresher shark season which is plenty of meat for your catch and a blast to catch as well. It will only improve your catch rate in general if you adapt and learn to target other fish. Rockfish and lings are some of the easiest to catch fish which makes it not much of a sport or challenge.

I asked lots of reasonable questions (I think) about why a full near-shore closure of all fishing helps the quillback and possible approaches to limit impact on the species. I appreciate your guidance towards other fish (could tell me to go to the Owens River to catch some trout! surfperch love MOTR grubs!) but I was asking why a single species demands a full shutdown and how we could reasonably address that. I know you are a better saltwater fisherman than me but the above is not an answer. But a copper is not a smaller rockfish! (I said I don't keep them anyway.) For example, why is it different from other zero-catch species that don't shut the entire (shortened) season down.

I said I'm happy to roll with normal reg changes, just would appreciate some information (data) behind this one.

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Fish Talk / Re: Bad news for near-shore fishing at Albion & to Central Coast on Sept 1

« on: August 22, 2023, 08:05:58 AM »

Who knows about catching quillbacks? What depth of water? Is it common? How do we make this situation better? Mandatory use of descenders? Better handling of fish and fish ID? No take on it just like other no-take species?

I fish usually in 20-50' of water, really near shore, and don't recall ever catching one. If I ever have, it quickly went back into the water (or never left the water) anyway. I don't keep any of the smaller rockfish (chinas, coppers, gophers, etc.) and typically have an okay lingcod and a couple cabs on my stringer. Maybe a vermillion or nice black.

How does stopping me from fishing this whole season (haven't been out yet) help the quillback?

(I typically take the reg changes in stride, but really wondering about this one and curious how full end of nearshore fishing is required for the one species.)

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Fish Talk / Re: Rockfish ID Guides & Limit

« on: August 22, 2023, 07:57:10 AM »

> I heard all that. If you have to ask, it's all no take.

What kind of proper fisherman is calling out on the radio for help on fish ID that they have on a hook, out of the water in their lap, etc.? Learn up BEFORE you get on the water, and if you don't know for sure you can keep it, it goes back in the water immediately.

That's really bad.

Of course, since youtube and instagram and BiG LImiTZ and RIPPING LIPZ the ratio of proper fisherman seems like it's going down rapidly.

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Fish Talk / Re: Bad news for near-shore fishing at Albion & to Central Coast on Sept 1

« on: August 21, 2023, 08:15:26 PM »

I'm tired, but does this mean what I think it means?

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Lost Coast - 8/13/23

« on: August 16, 2023, 12:35:09 PM »

Always appreciate your reports and your approach to fishing, sportsmanship, and nature. Thanks!

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Safety First / Re: NRS farmer John wetsuit rash

« on: August 14, 2023, 12:26:44 PM »

Not a doctor but agree it looks like an allergic reaction.

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General Talk / Re: Shopping cart theory and character

« on: August 04, 2023, 06:22:23 PM »

If you want to waste some time, google Cart Narcs.

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Wanted To Buy / Re: Wanted: A Smaller and Simpler Kayak

« on: July 31, 2023, 12:19:22 PM »

I have a Viking Profish GT to sell if you are interested.
https://www.vikingkayaks.co.nz/shop/kayaks/profish+gt+-+ultra+stable+fishing+kayak+2489

Was a demo boat at Headwaters when Dan's shop was open.

Just under 12' long. Comes with removable tackle pod, which is convenient to remove when you are loading. (I have a Viking Profish Reload as my main fishing kayak, and love it.)

Happy to make a deal if you are interested in getting in back on the water. I can take some pictures if you might be interested. In Sacramento.

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Kayak Sailing / Re: Florida Everglades Challenge

« on: July 23, 2023, 08:53:47 AM »

Heard about the Challenge while checking out the Scamp sailboat by Gig Harbor Boat Works (and lots of homemade ones). Pretty cool sailing challenge, with lots of Hobies in the mix.

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CA Regulations / Re: Squirrels

« on: July 22, 2023, 09:36:11 AM »

Nowhere Man,

I just got that same trap. Any tips of how you set/place/bait it for good results on squirrels.

Thanks!

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General Fishing Tips / Re: Which line/test for rock fishing?

« on: July 17, 2023, 03:41:26 PM »

Also check your mono for real nicks after a good fish or working a snag off. I'd always rather keep fishing, but I talk myself into the one minute to cut off the nicked part for good line again.

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Wanted To Buy / Re: looking for surf rod

General Fishing Tips / Re: Suggestions for an all- rounder shore/ surf spinning rod for mendocino coast?

Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: thurs tbay

Fishing Pics / Re: A Lake Almanor Whopper!

Fish Talk / Re: Bad news for near-shore fishing at Albion & to Central Coast on Sept 1

Fish Talk / Re: Bad news for near-shore fishing at Albion & to Central Coast on Sept 1

Fish Talk / Re: Rockfish ID Guides & Limit

Fish Talk / Re: Bad news for near-shore fishing at Albion & to Central Coast on Sept 1

Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Lost Coast - 8/13/23

Safety First / Re: NRS farmer John wetsuit rash

General Talk / Re: Shopping cart theory and character

Wanted To Buy / Re: Wanted: A Smaller and Simpler Kayak

Kayak Sailing / Re: Florida Everglades Challenge

CA Regulations / Re: Squirrels

General Fishing Tips / Re: Which line/test for rock fishing?