laws governing

is it illegal to use a crab snare at the bottom of your line is a fishing weight and two baited hooks above it for rockfish with one pole on a jetty or a peer in the state of California ?

is it illegal to use a crab snare at the bottom of your line is a fishing weight and two baited hooks above it for rockfish with one pole on a jetty or a peer in the state of California ?

Ohhhh send that one to Carrie Wilson!

It would be illegal for BOTH rockfish and crabbing since it violates the gear restrictions for both.

No snares allowed for RCG.

28.65.(c) When rockfish (genus Sebastes), lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus), cabezon (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus), or kelp or rock greenlings (Hexagrammos decagrammus and Hexagrammos lagocephalus) are aboard or in possession, where only one line with not more than two hooks may be used pursuant to Sections 28.55, 28.27, 28.28 or 28.29, respectively.

No hooks allowed for crabs.

29.80.
(a).(2) Nets, traps or other appliances may not be used except as provided in this Section.
(b).(1) Hoop Net Defined: There are two types of hoop nets allowed for use. They shall be defined as:
(A) Type A: Fishing gear that is comprised of one to three rigid ring(s), with each ring measuring no greater than 36 inches in inside diameter nor less than 10 inches in inside diameter, which is/are connected to soft mesh thereby forming a circular-shaped net with an enclosed bottom. Lift lines shall be attached only to the top ring. A second and third rigid ring(s) may be connected by soft mesh to the top ring; however, each ring must be equal in size to or smaller than the ring above it. When the net is being raised the top ring shall be above and parallel to all other rings, with the enclosed bottom portion of the soft mesh even with or hanging below all other rings. All parts of the hoop net shall collapse and lie flat when resting on the ocean floor in such a manner that the gear does not entrap or restrict the free movement of crustaceans until lifted. When suspended from lift lines, the entire hoop net shall measure no taller than 36 inches. The ring material shall not be thicker than one inch in any dimension.
(B) Type B: Fishing gear that is comprised of two to three rigid rings (not including the bait ring), with each ring measuring no greater than 36 inches in inside diameter and the top ring measuring no less than 15 inches in inside diameter. The upper ring or rings shall be connected to the bottom ring and supported by no more than six rigid support arms, and the assembled frame shall measure no more than 10 inches tall. The rings and support material shall not be thicker than one inch in any dimension. All rings shall be connected by soft mesh, thereby forming a net with an enclosed bottom, and lift lines shall be attached only to the top ring. When suspended from lift lines the enclosed bottom portion of the net shall be even with or hanging below all other rings, and the entire net shall measure no taller than 30 inches. A bait ring may be attached to the net as long as the ring is not part of the rigid frame.

hypothetical scenario. what if you had no Dungeness crab or rockfish in your posses
sion. is it still illegal ?
 me. officer I was only using the crab snare for chum container

hypothetical scenario. what if you had no Dungeness crab or rockfish in your posses
sion. is it still illegal ?
 me. officer I was only using the crab snare for chum container

You must think game wardens are idiots. Good luck with that.

thanks for the Intel. somebody must have abused the law to make it this way. we all know Dungeness crab are not mid water column feeders

hypothetical scenario. what if you had no Dungeness crab or rockfish in your posses
sion. is it still illegal ?
 me. officer I was only using the crab snare for chum container

Cut all the snares off and fill your bait box with cut bait and I like your chances.

hypothetical scenario. what if you had no Dungeness crab or rockfish in your posses
sion. is it still illegal ?
 me. officer I was only using the crab snare for chum container

Cut all the snares off and fill your bait box with cut bait and I like your chances.

Or cut off all the hooks. Your choice.