LOBSTER REPORT CARDS - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dbarnett66 · 12-31-2012, 09:22 AM

I watched a person come in from the bay a couple months ago after the start of the season. I have no idea who he was. He was a firm believer that the report cards cards are an attempt to get the "ammunition" they need to shut down the fishery altogether. He told me that he has lobster fished for years and knows that his numbers have been lower than the past, both size and quantity.

I never hoop netted before and was asking all kinds of questions to find out how to catch one of these bugs. He seemed a little agitated when I told him that I bought a new kayak and was hoping to catch some. His reply to my enthusiasm, was to hurry up and fish before the DFG shut the lobster season down. He went on to explain that he sees too many traps and kayaks out there. He gave me a long stare and there was an awkward silence. I didn't feel like talking much after that.

He could have been trying to scare me off, but I could see that he was not a happy camper. I hope to catch a few bugs out there. My personal feeling is that I will comply with the regulations and increased fees. I won't hoop net until 10/2013 since the money has been spent on other things for the new yak.

I know my story is hearsay, but I thought I could provide one perspective on the report card issue.

Danodog.

12-31-2012, 09:22 AM	#1
dbarnett66 Danodog Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lakeside, CA Posts: 155	I watched a person come in from the bay a couple months ago after the start of the season. I have no idea who he was. He was a firm believer that the report cards cards are an attempt to get the "ammunition" they need to shut down the fishery altogether. He told me that he has lobster fished for years and knows that his numbers have been lower than the past, both size and quantity. I never hoop netted before and was asking all kinds of questions to find out how to catch one of these bugs. He seemed a little agitated when I told him that I bought a new kayak and was hoping to catch some. His reply to my enthusiasm, was to hurry up and fish before the DFG shut the lobster season down. He went on to explain that he sees too many traps and kayaks out there. He gave me a long stare and there was an awkward silence. I didn't feel like talking much after that. He could have been trying to scare me off, but I could see that he was not a happy camper. I hope to catch a few bugs out there. My personal feeling is that I will comply with the regulations and increased fees. I won't hoop net until 10/2013 since the money has been spent on other things for the new yak. I know my story is hearsay, but I thought I could provide one perspective on the report card issue. Danodog.