Fishing Fine - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 03-29-2012, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

BOHIC...

Here we go again.......

monkeyfishturds · 03-29-2012, 07:12 AM

The fine can be as high as 940$. Fishing regulations are free at sporting goods and tackle shops. Be informed on what is legal. Fishing without a license is now 740$ not 25$ as in the past.

bus kid · 03-29-2012, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Here we go again.......

I'm just saying, Ca is hurting for $$$, MLPA enforcement is costly.

maybe PM the guys who posted up on Bd and ask the outcome.

http://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/fis...ut-fillet.html

http://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/fis...-lobsters.html

sixgunn · 03-29-2012, 07:43 AM

Im not a spear fisher, but how do you measure a fish before you shoot it, to make sure its legal & all?
we had a minimum for ling cod up here in Washington, but it sounds like they actually dropped it for spear fishers, realizing how little is actually taken by spear fishers in these northern waters, how hard it is to measure the fish before you shoot it, and any undersized shot by mistake, would just be left for crab food..

mrJB · 03-29-2012, 07:48 AM

Once you get your ticket in the mail and get off the floor you'll realize how obscene these things are, especially the way they're disguised. You should definitely GO TO COURT as the amount on the ticket is the bail amount, not the fine. The fine should be around half the bail amount, give or take. Most people do not realize the difference and send in the BAIL amount.

Then again, most people think nothing of spending $300 for a bait tank when they can make one for $50...

Yakin · 03-29-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mrJB

Once you get your ticket in the mail and get off the floor you'll realize how obscene these things are, especially the way they're disguised. You should definitely GO TO COURT as the amount on the ticket is the bail amount, not the fine. The fine should be around half the bail amount, give or take. Most people do not realize the difference and send in the BAIL amount.

Then again, most people think nothing of spending $300 for a bait tank when they can make one for $50...

The bail money is true but not always in the case of getting fined
being locked up yes what you have to pay is only 10% of the bail but with the fine you have to pay the full amount enless told other wise by a judge

Mobsan · 03-29-2012, 08:23 AM

Thanks for the posts. I will definitely go to court in hopes of having the fine reduced. I did pick up a regulations booklet and plan on memorizing the damn thing. Ignorance is no excuse, but I swore the fish was a Sculpin. My buddy was on land and warned me DFG was coming, but I didn't think I had anything to worry about since Sculpin only need to be 10". Next time I will either pretend to be deaf and keep diving or just swim away and let the Coast Guard track me down. The officer acted like he was giving me a big break for not confiscating all the gear on me and in my truck. I made an innocent mistake and am not a criminal. It's not like I was poaching abalone or taking lobsters out of season. He even searched my Omer dive vest pockets that hold lead shot weight to see if I was hiding fish filets! I am all about following the rules and protecting our resources, but damn this guy was out for blood and was really trying hard to hit his quota. F it. I am off to go pick up my Olive PA right now, so no more whining from me

mbaha · 03-29-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mobsan

Thanks for the posts. I will definitely go to court in hopes of having the fine reduced. I did pick up a regulations booklet and plan on memorizing the damn thing. Ignorance is no excuse, but I swore the fish was a Sculpin. My buddy was on land and warned me DFG was coming, but I didn't think I had anything to worry about since Sculpin only need to be 10". Next time I will either pretend to be deaf and keep diving or just swim away and let the Coast Guard track me down. The officer acted like he was giving me a big break for not confiscating all the gear on me and in my truck. I made an innocent mistake and am not a criminal. It's not like I was poaching abalone or taking lobsters out of season. He even searched my Omer dive vest pockets that hold lead shot weight to see if I was hiding fish filets! I am all about following the rules and protecting our resources, but damn this guy was out for blood and was really trying hard to hit his quota. F it. I am off to go pick up my Olive PA right now, so no more whining from me

SO DFG was standing on the jetty and ordered you to get out of the water? Also, you learned another with the lost mask, never let go of your gear...

Yakin · 03-29-2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mobsan

Thanks for the posts. I will definitely go to court in hopes of having the fine reduced. I did pick up a regulations booklet and plan on memorizing the damn thing. Ignorance is no excuse, but I swore the fish was a Sculpin. My buddy was on land and warned me DFG was coming, but I didn't think I had anything to worry about since Sculpin only need to be 10". Next time I will either pretend to be deaf and keep diving or just swim away and let the Coast Guard track me down. The officer acted like he was giving me a big break for not confiscating all the gear on me and in my truck. I made an innocent mistake and am not a criminal. It's not like I was poaching abalone or taking lobsters out of season. He even searched my Omer dive vest pockets that hold lead shot weight to see if I was hiding fish filets! I am all about following the rules and protecting our resources, but damn this guy was out for blood and was really trying hard to hit his quota. F it. I am off to go pick up my Olive PA right now, so no more whining from me

GO GET YOU PA enjoy forget about the fine till it comes in the mail

ReelNasty · 03-30-2012, 08:57 PM

My buddy got fined like 550 for catching sheephead out of season....and that was years ago..good luck with that.

Billy V · 03-31-2012, 12:12 PM

The fine could be between $600-$1000.

That does not include Court Cost that will be imposed by the Judge if you go to court and loose the case.

Look Here
http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/july2011_jcbail.pdf

03-29-2012, 07:48 AM	#5
mrJB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 352	Fine... Once you get your ticket in the mail and get off the floor you'll realize how obscene these things are, especially the way they're disguised. You should definitely GO TO COURT as the amount on the ticket is the bail amount, not the fine. The fine should be around half the bail amount, give or take. Most people do not realize the difference and send in the BAIL amount. Then again, most people think nothing of spending $300 for a bait tank when they can make one for $50... __________________ "I Brake for Halibut"

03-29-2012, 08:23 AM	#7
Mobsan Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Carmel Valley Posts: 40	Lesson Learned Thanks for the posts. I will definitely go to court in hopes of having the fine reduced. I did pick up a regulations booklet and plan on memorizing the damn thing. Ignorance is no excuse, but I swore the fish was a Sculpin. My buddy was on land and warned me DFG was coming, but I didn't think I had anything to worry about since Sculpin only need to be 10". Next time I will either pretend to be deaf and keep diving or just swim away and let the Coast Guard track me down. The officer acted like he was giving me a big break for not confiscating all the gear on me and in my truck. I made an innocent mistake and am not a criminal. It's not like I was poaching abalone or taking lobsters out of season. He even searched my Omer dive vest pockets that hold lead shot weight to see if I was hiding fish filets! I am all about following the rules and protecting our resources, but damn this guy was out for blood and was really trying hard to hit his quota. F it. I am off to go pick up my Olive PA right now, so no more whining from me

03-31-2012, 12:12 PM	#11
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	The fine could be between $600-$1000. That does not include Court Cost that will be imposed by the Judge if you go to court and loose the case. Look Here http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/july2011_jcbail.pdf __________________

03-29-2012, 07:12 AM	#2
monkeyfishturds Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 74	The fine can be as high as 940$. Fishing regulations are free at sporting goods and tackle shops. Be informed on what is legal. Fishing without a license is now 740$ not 25$ as in the past.

03-29-2012, 07:43 AM	#4
sixgunn Junior Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Puget sound Posts: 17	Im not a spear fisher, but how do you measure a fish before you shoot it, to make sure its legal & all? we had a minimum for ling cod up here in Washington, but it sounds like they actually dropped it for spear fishers, realizing how little is actually taken by spear fishers in these northern waters, how hard it is to measure the fish before you shoot it, and any undersized shot by mistake, would just be left for crab food..

03-30-2012, 08:57 PM	#10
ReelNasty Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 34	My buddy got fined like 550 for catching sheephead out of season....and that was years ago..good luck with that.