MLPA and shore/spear fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

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.

yakrider · 01-06-2012, 05:45 AM

all maps and regulations are here
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mlpa/scmpas_list.asp

PAL · 01-06-2012, 08:33 AM

If you want to know why spear fishing is allowed for pelagic (migratory) fish in some MPAs where hook and line for the same species is prohibited, it isn't difficult to understand if you pull some mental gymnastics. The MLPA is about habitat, and protecting sedentary reef fish. Every Packard-funded egghead knows indiscriminate hook and line fishing rapes reefs clean - even if you're flinging surface iron for yellows. Spear fishing is targeted, ideally one shot, one kill. Even the MLPAI biologists eventually admitted a rockfish looks nothing like a white sea bass.

The same ridiculous thinking was behind the near-banning salmon trolling gear up north, because MLPAI scientists who know-nothing about fishing were apoplectic about incidental rockfish take.

We can get neck deep in the weeds on this stuff if you want. The BS is a quick trip to migraine land.

Seahunterr · 01-06-2012, 10:29 AM

Well said!

Spearing is not as easy as it looks, or you can imagine. The MLPA is not fair to anyone, we all got screwed.

Billy V · 01-06-2012, 05:24 PM

Awe... Its gunna be fine.

You guys just need some casting structions.

.. Now pay attention class ..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vJ_qSr_2RI

01-05-2012, 08:49 PM	#1
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"

01-06-2012, 05:45 AM	#2
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	all maps and regulations are here http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mlpa/scmpas_list.asp __________________ http://www.savecafishing.org/

01-06-2012, 10:29 AM	#4
Seahunterr Junior Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: underwater Posts: 8	Well said! Spearing is not as easy as it looks, or you can imagine. The MLPA is not fair to anyone, we all got screwed. Last edited by Seahunterr; 01-06-2012 at 10:32 AM. Reason: spelling

01-06-2012, 05:24 PM	#5
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Awe... Its gunna be fine. You guys just need some casting structions. .. Now pay attention class .. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vJ_qSr_2RI __________________

01-06-2012, 08:33 AM	#3
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	If you want to know why spear fishing is allowed for pelagic (migratory) fish in some MPAs where hook and line for the same species is prohibited, it isn't difficult to understand if you pull some mental gymnastics. The MLPA is about habitat, and protecting sedentary reef fish. Every Packard-funded egghead knows indiscriminate hook and line fishing rapes reefs clean - even if you're flinging surface iron for yellows. Spear fishing is targeted, ideally one shot, one kill. Even the MLPAI biologists eventually admitted a rockfish looks nothing like a white sea bass. The same ridiculous thinking was behind the near-banning salmon trolling gear up north, because MLPAI scientists who know-nothing about fishing were apoplectic about incidental rockfish take. We can get neck deep in the weeds on this stuff if you want. The BS is a quick trip to migraine land.