RE: Clearlake Open{running},
Lake,
May 26th 2004, #1
RE: Clearlake Open{running},
SLM,
May 26th 2004, #2
RE: Clearlake Open{running},
billythekidd44,
May 26th 2004, #3
RE: Clearlake Open{running},
Lake,
May 26th 2004, #4
RE: Clearlake Open{running},
Lake,
May 26th 2004, #5
RE: Clearlake Open{running},
SLM,
May 26th 2004, #6
RE: Clearlake Open{running},
Lake,
May 26th 2004, #7
RE: Clearlake Open{running},
swimbait,
May 26th 2004, #8
RE: Clearlake Open{running},
Chris,
May 28th 2004, #9
What about "I'm Lost!" ?,
Wade,
Jun 01st 2004, #10
RE: What about "I'm Lost!" ?,
Lake,
Jun 01st 2004, #11
RE: What about,
Castro,
Jun 01st 2004, #12
RE: What about,
Gordon,
Jun 01st 2004, #13
RE: What about,
Lake,
Jun 01st 2004, #14
RE: What about,
bassinzink,
Jun 01st 2004, #16
RE: What about,
Castro,
Jun 01st 2004, #15
RE: What about,
Doug T,
Jun 01st 2004, #18
RE: What about,
Castro,
Jun 01st 2004, #17
I still like running...,
Samurai TI,
Jun 02nd 2004, #19
RE: I still like running...,
aparsons,
Jun 02nd 2004, #20
RE: I still like running...,
Lake,
Jun 02nd 2004, #21
RE: I still like running...,
aparsons,
Jun 02nd 2004, #24
RE: I still like running...,
Castro,
Jun 02nd 2004, #22
LET THIS THREAD DIE,
Lake,
Jun 02nd 2004, #23
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swimbait | Wed May-26-04 09:59 AM |
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#20818, "RE: Clearlake Open{running}"
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lawnmowerman does have a point. For the Everstart at the Delta they had to transport the fish from the marina to Wal-Mart. Clearly a violation of DFG rules without a permit to transport live game fish. Whether they had one or not, I do not know. I didn't know anything about having the fisherman just release their own fish afterwards, and I don't know the exact rules on that.
As far as getting rules changes implemented ... The DFG regulations are only changed on a 2 year basis. The next round of changes will not be until 2005. As a normal citizen, you can can submit a proposed regulation change to the DFG Commission in writing and they will consider it after review by biologists etc. How it all goes down is still kind of a mystery to me because it IS possible for the regulations to change during the 2 year periods, but how you go about getting one of these intermediary changes is not clear.
For example, on Diamond Valley, it was proposed in 2003 that a 15" minimum size be implemented for Largemouth Bass and a 0 limit on smallmouth bass. You can see the proposal in this pdf doc:
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fg_comm/2003/sfintentions2.pdf
In 2004, that change was actually implemented after only a few months time! If you look in this doc (current 2004 regs) it's there
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fg_comm/2004/freshfishregbook04.pdf
In October 2003, I submitted in writing a proposal to change the limit at San Pablo Dam to 2 largemouth bass, none greater than 20" in size. As far as I can tell, my proposal was not considered during any of the commission meetings. You can see the proposals month by month from the Commission at:
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fg_comm/2004/proposedregs04.htm
I do believe that they will consider it at some point, but to get immediate changes to the regulations, it seems like you have to have some kind of clout to get on the commission's agenda and get considered. In other words, if the DFG has a specific biologist who works at Diamond Valley and wants to get the limit changed, he can probably push it through. If you are Joe Blow citizen, odds are that your recommendations will go to the back of the line.
From BnT and Sonoma's point of view, the best way to get a regulation change pushed across that would allow DFG to issue permits to transport live game fish for tournaments over land, would be to write it all up and then find a sympathetic DFG agent or biologist to push the issue for you and get it on the commissions agenda. Otherwise, you can submit it to the commission and cross your fingers for 2005.
My personal opinion is that unless your issue is percieved to be a fisheries threatening issue ( endangered steelhead run, salmon snagging, etc ) the odds of getting a rules change in between the 2 year period is slim to none. It was actually suprising to me that the Diamond Valley and Perris regulations got on for 2004, but those lakes have a good guy in charge of them who is actively trying to manage the fisheries.
more than my .02
-Rob
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Chris | Fri May-28-04 05:59 PM |
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#20905, "RE: Clearlake Open{running}"
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I had a thought about this while at Clear Lake. Once a lake or area of the Delta is selected for a tourney, the roads to be used for transporting our fish could be specified in the permit application. Anyone deviating from the permit could be DQ'd and fined/ticketed, etc.
Food for thought when suggesting a rule change to the DFG.
Chris
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Castro | Tue Jun-01-04 09:25 AM |
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#20926, "RE: What about"
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How about avoiding the gray areas all together? What’s the reason for the running in the first place?
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bassinzink | Tue Jun-01-04 10:27 AM |
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#20931, "RE: What about"
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I like that idea, then we are legal, it also puts everyone on a level playing field whether you know the spots to run to or if your fishing the lake for the first time. It also gives us a chance to learn new areas of water and how to adjust to the different parts of the lake. Good thinking. cz
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Castro | Tue Jun-01-04 10:26 AM |
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#20930, "RE: What about"
In response to Reply # 13
Tue Jun-01-04 10:30 AM by Castro
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Put everyone in an area to see who can figurer out how to catch fish from the chosen location. A true Stick will figurer out on how to catch fish Good or Bad or lucky.
Its a fishing tournament Not a driving/running to location to location fish tournament.
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Castro | Tue Jun-01-04 10:34 AM |
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#20932, "RE: What about"
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I like the idea but... I think it would be a pain to pack up and move camp else where on a Saturday afternoon. Might not be guaranteed a spot to camp or setup.(?)
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Castro | Wed Jun-02-04 09:56 AM |
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#20962, "RE: I still like running..."
In response to Reply # 19
Wed Jun-02-04 09:59 AM by Castro
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Sure the prefisherman should be rewarded in any catch he or she makes in THE designated area. I would think a smart new angler would and should take advantage in taking part in prefishing. Yes I really see 100 Kickboaters fishing a section of a lake. For those who want to spread out. They can kick or oar themselves as far away as needed to accommodate their fishing venues. Discouraging? To some maybe to others advantage. Like you or I, if Bobby B, or Gary D was fishing next to you wouldn’t you take a closer look on what and how they are fishing? You might learn something :)
If anything of trying to give back and promote is fishing from a man powered vessel. Obeying the laws should go along in being a no brainier. Are we promoting to our new anglers its ok to break the laws? We know were only fishing and don’t want to hurt the fish. My spirit is high in intent to keep these fish alive and a safe return to their habitat.
The question is SO do I keep on breaking the law? Turn the other way and hope its not me who gets caught transporting fish? Or do I get motivate and try to over turn the law to fit a large interests in a floatube community? Hmmm
(We do not want to move the fish to another body of water, that's stupid, inconsiderate and unethical. We want the fish we caught to stay in the same body of water, grow bigger and make more! ) Dude what are you taking about? (I LOVE to run) (and will do everything in my power to change the rules of DFG. I support them 100% but this is something that needs to be changed.)
Change is right! Let me know if there is thing I can do in helping you.
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