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Aaron&Julie · 01-05-2012, 08:49 PM

Hey guys/gals,
Like I said, I've nothing against spear fishermen, if they were granted areas that kayakers can no longer fish, more power to them. They are on our side, I get THAT. I'm just saying, and speaking from over 40 years of experience on saltwater, it was spear-fishermen and a few private boaters back in the 70s that were the reason BSB went off-limits to us all.
I remember a particular couple who used to fish Catalina for Blacks exclusively back in the 70s, from a private boat. I can't tell you how many they killed alone (lots), but their pictures were in WON sometimes weekly with Blacks they caught. It was disgraceful.
And I'm not trying to imply that either spear, or kayak, or even private boat fishermen aren't screwed with MLPA, we all are. If you believe a single kayaker has a better chance than a spear fisherman, more power to you. I don't dive. If I did, I certainly imagine my chances are better scoring. Divers, don't take this personally.
The main reason, I asked was to find out if I could still fish the location from shore at South Laguna I started fishing 35 years ago. The stories I could tell...just a hint...almost every person I brought to this location, needed rescue...1st time, my brother and mother, I carried them, and all the tackle, all at the same time, across the channel at high tide, to shore, from the island we waded to at low tide. Sue, my previous girlfriend, a Lifeguard had to take her across the same channel on a long board, while I struggled across in neck high water with all the gear, as waves came in on both sides of the island. With Julie, we pushed the limits to how far we could fish on the end of this island, went to the end, and got nailed by a wave that knocked us both into a channel. I swam/drug her back to the island, and somehow we managed not to lose our gear. It would be great to know I can still fish this place, for some more fond memories

So, please no pissing wars, here. I just want to know what areas that are closed to kayakers, yet can still be fished from shore, or even divers.

01-05-2012, 08:49 PM	#8
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Hey guys/gals, Like I said, I've nothing against spear fishermen, if they were granted areas that kayakers can no longer fish, more power to them. They are on our side, I get THAT. I'm just saying, and speaking from over 40 years of experience on saltwater, it was spear-fishermen and a few private boaters back in the 70s that were the reason BSB went off-limits to us all. I remember a particular couple who used to fish Catalina for Blacks exclusively back in the 70s, from a private boat. I can't tell you how many they killed alone (lots), but their pictures were in WON sometimes weekly with Blacks they caught. It was disgraceful. And I'm not trying to imply that either spear, or kayak, or even private boat fishermen aren't screwed with MLPA, we all are. If you believe a single kayaker has a better chance than a spear fisherman, more power to you. I don't dive. If I did, I certainly imagine my chances are better scoring. Divers, don't take this personally. The main reason, I asked was to find out if I could still fish the location from shore at South Laguna I started fishing 35 years ago. The stories I could tell...just a hint...almost every person I brought to this location, needed rescue...1st time, my brother and mother, I carried them, and all the tackle, all at the same time, across the channel at high tide, to shore, from the island we waded to at low tide. Sue, my previous girlfriend, a Lifeguard had to take her across the same channel on a long board, while I struggled across in neck high water with all the gear, as waves came in on both sides of the island. With Julie, we pushed the limits to how far we could fish on the end of this island, went to the end, and got nailed by a wave that knocked us both into a channel. I swam/drug her back to the island, and somehow we managed not to lose our gear. It would be great to know I can still fish this place, for some more fond memories So, please no pissing wars, here. I just want to know what areas that are closed to kayakers, yet can still be fished from shore, or even divers. __________________ "Never say die"