Using a speargun instead of a gaff for hitchhiker lings

Here is what I've found:

Under CCR Title 14, section 28.95 if you were not in the water but in a kayak, boat or on the shoreline, it can only be used to take skates, rays and sharks (except white sharks).

Do you have to net or gaff a white shark then?

Here is what I've found:

Under CCR Title 14, section 28.95 if you were not in the water but in a kayak, boat or on the shoreline, it can only be used to take skates, rays and sharks (except white sharks).

Do you have to net or gaff a white shark then?

I like to see you try it 

Also, having a loaded speargun handy outside of the water while fighting a fish on rod and reel sounds like a disaster waiting to happen.

Try a salmon net.

I see too many of these questions that are contenders for the Darwin Awards. 

Seriously, if you just take a minute to think about your question, it shouldn't matter if its legal or not, just sounds like a BAD idea!  Out of the numerous methods of take easier than a speargun, you chose that one.   

Here is what I've found:

Under CCR Title 14, section 28.95 if you were not in the water but in a kayak, boat or on the shoreline, it can only be used to take skates, rays and sharks (except white sharks).

Do you have to net or gaff a white shark then?

Either is OK, but you have to be in the water....

Here is what I've found:

Under CCR Title 14, section 28.95 if you were not in the water but in a kayak, boat or on the shoreline, it can only be used to take skates, rays and sharks (except white sharks).

Do you have to net or gaff a white shark then?

I like to see you try it 

BogaGrip 

If it's hitching on another lingcod and you're fishing where the limit is one then I'd say no.

Also, having a loaded speargun handy outside of the water while fighting a fish on rod and reel sounds like a disaster waiting to happen.

Try a salmon net.

So, since the limit is now 1 Ling, technically speaking, you’d have to keep the smaller one with the hook in its mouth, right?

If it's hitching on another lingcod and you're fishing where the limit is one then I'd say no.

Also, having a loaded speargun handy outside of the water while fighting a fish on rod and reel sounds like a disaster waiting to happen.

Try a salmon net.

So, since the limit is now 1 Ling, technically speaking, you’d have to keep the smaller one with the hook in its mouth, right?

What if the smaller Ling is under size? 

Also, having a loaded speargun handy outside of the water while fighting a fish on rod and reel sounds like a disaster waiting to happen.

Try a salmon net.

I see too many of these questions that are contenders for the Darwin Awards. 

Seriously, if you just take a minute to think about your question, it shouldn't matter if its legal or not, just sounds like a BAD idea!  Out of the numerous methods of take easier than a speargun, you chose that one.   

That’s what I was thinking ...... Ak47 is way safer then a spear gun 

 

If it's hitching on another lingcod and you're fishing where the limit is one then I'd say no.

Also, having a loaded speargun handy outside of the water while fighting a fish on rod and reel sounds like a disaster waiting to happen.

Try a salmon net.

So, since the limit is now 1 Ling, technically speaking, you’d have to keep the smaller one with the hook in its mouth, right?

What if the smaller Ling is under size? 

Oh, crap, then they both go free?

Lets say that a massive ling decides to hitchhike on one of my lighter weight setups.  Would it be legal to use a speargun instead.  While it may not be as sporting, it would seem to be less risky for a noobie who doesn't want to risk going for a swim.

YOU'RE GOING TO SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT WITH THAT THING  Or at least your foot. Please don't (sounds like something I would try) too much could go wrong over a fish.

I personally know someone that took a spear to the head. He then had to climb his way out of the cove up a cliff with a spear sticking out of his head.  It wasnt pretty, but he made it.   

Lets say that a massive ling decides to hitchhike on one of my lighter weight setups.  Would it be legal to use a speargun instead.  While it may not be as sporting, it would seem to be less risky for a noobie who doesn't want to risk going for a swim.

YOU'RE GOING TO SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT WITH THAT THING  Or at least your foot. Please don't (sounds like something I would try) too much could go wrong over a fish.

Like this? 

I personally know someone that took a spear to the head. He then had to climb his way out of the cove up a cliff with a spear sticking out of his head.  It wasnt pretty, but he made it.

Ouch.

That can't feel good....

 

Lets say that a massive ling decides to hitchhike on one of my lighter weight setups.  Would it be legal to use a speargun instead.  While it may not be as sporting, it would seem to be less risky for a noobie who doesn't want to risk going for a swim.

YOU'RE GOING TO SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT WITH THAT THING  Or at least your foot. Please don't (sounds like something I would try) too much could go wrong over a fish.

Like this? 

DANG THAT IS BRUTAL!

Lets say that a massive ling decides to hitchhike on one of my lighter weight setups.  Would it be legal to use a speargun instead.  While it may not be as sporting, it would seem to be less risky for a noobie who doesn't want to risk going for a swim.

YOU'RE GOING TO SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT WITH THAT THING  Or at least your foot. Please don't (sounds like something I would try) too much could go wrong over a fish.

Like this? 

Imagine if it went through your leg and the kayak, and started taking on water!