Tunnel vision... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 05-19-2009, 03:05 PM

United we stand

see ya in a few hours Josh.

05-20-2009, 09:31 AM

AMEN JOSH

THE DARKHORSE · 05-21-2009, 02:12 PM

But, not too late to save this incrdible fishery from becoming a Seal park.

A big thanks goes out to Wayne (1Flatfish) for letting me barrow his sabiki rod and assisting with the gaff. Even though this picture was taken with a camera phone, I'll cherish the memory of this fish forever.

I've received a little hate mail for this post. I understand completely, and the last thing I want is to bring huge crowds to the secret spot, La Jolla. To reiderate the obvious, this post was written with one intention and one intention only: Bringing together every person who cares about losing La Jolla forever...and "I think we need every person who has no idea what they'll be losing too"

. For those who think this post was written with some ego-fueled, pumping up business agenda...think again. I would gladly donate my business in exchange for everyone being able to enjoy La Jolla for years to come. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep La Jolla open and thousands of other anglers are too. Unfortunetly, the vast majority will sit on the sidelines and watch our "chance we have now to speak", go up in smoke.

Hunter (The 80's Man) · 05-21-2009, 08:47 PM

Hey Josh, I agree with you. There are a lot of us that live vicariously through the many posts of big fish caught in La Jolla (myself included).
I just began kayak fishing last summer, and I've only fished DP a handful of times, and only once at LJ (with no success I might add, only a ray to save me from a skunk). I read your posts and hear you mention the many locals that fish La Jolla, yet I, too, was suprised to find there was little representation at the MLPA on Tues. Yeah, we may have had 30 kayakers there, all willing to speak out and fight for the waters we've come to love, but in truth there are other kayak fishing websites with untold membership and tournaments that go on monthly with 50-100 turnout. WHERE ARE YOU GUYS??? LJ? DP? WHERE'S THE PLASTIC NAVY? WHERE'S THE NEWPORT CROWD? HOW 'BOUT HUNTINGTON HARBOR?

I live in Riverside, and with the limited exposure I've had to kayak fishing, felt very strongly about attending the MLPA meeting on the 19th where I had the privelege of meeting several of you. I don't live near your stomping grounds, but felt very strongly to fight for them. I HATE PUBLIC SPEAKING and wasn't even sure I could go through with it, but after about 5 min. of hearing the "anti" crowd talking about "their beaches" and all the closures they want, there was no way I could remain silent. We need to show up and fight for what we love as painful as it may be, as inconvenient as it is, we have so much to lose!

ps. Tyler, thanks for the talking points. Hope to fish with you soon.

Also, huge thank you, Paul, for all you're doing!

Rob Hunter

MalibuJohnny · 05-22-2009, 08:56 AM

As promised I will be nice and keep my views to myself....with bitten tongue
But I will say this…

Hooray for your efforts to keep your business afloat...oh and as well as keeping the fishery from becoming a seal hang out. As so many often do...stay on the sidelines and watch.

“For those who think this post was written with some ego-fueled, pumping up business agenda...think again. I would gladly donate my business in exchange for everyone being able to enjoy La Jolla for years to come”. It is done to show your efforts to those who are not able to or not wanting to chase the “Ghost”

Keeping these "secret" fisheries sacred and for the glory of a few, is the battle...well it’s too late! As all popular things go...they become exploited by those who find out where the fish are.

Remember the Gill Netting fishing fleets? They are gone. Remember the Abalone fisheries? They are gone… From Hugh McCormick Smith, John Nathan Cobb and many others before us have tried and died in their efforts. Mr. Cobb was an uneducated Pacific Fisherman who knew the value to theses fisheries and dedicated his life to it. Cobb developed health problems and suffered a heart attack in autumn 1929. He died in La Jolla, California, in January 1930. Cobb's efforts helped establish the foundations of fisheries education at the University of Washingtonlace>.

So I ask everyone…what have you done today? For your fisheries of tomorrow?>>

· I sent my letters
· Sent my faxes
· Asked all my buddies to participate in this very important issue
· And sent a few dollars

Reason for all this, so my kids can experience the same as all of us!

05-19-2009, 03:05 PM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	United we stand see ya in a few hours Josh. __________________

05-21-2009, 02:12 PM	#3
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Too late to save this fifty pounder... But, not too late to save this incrdible fishery from becoming a Seal park. A big thanks goes out to Wayne (1Flatfish) for letting me barrow his sabiki rod and assisting with the gaff. Even though this picture was taken with a camera phone, I'll cherish the memory of this fish forever. I've received a little hate mail for this post. I understand completely, and the last thing I want is to bring huge crowds to the secret spot, La Jolla. To reiderate the obvious, this post was written with one intention and one intention only: Bringing together every person who cares about losing La Jolla forever...and "I think we need every person who has no idea what they'll be losing too" . For those who think this post was written with some ego-fueled, pumping up business agenda...think again. I would gladly donate my business in exchange for everyone being able to enjoy La Jolla for years to come. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep La Jolla open and thousands of other anglers are too. Unfortunetly, the vast majority will sit on the sidelines and watch our "chance we have now to speak", go up in smoke. __________________ Last edited by THE DARKHORSE; 05-21-2009 at 05:58 PM.

05-22-2009, 08:56 AM	#5
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	As promised I will be nice As promised I will be nice and keep my views to myself....with bitten tongue But I will say this… Hooray for your efforts to keep your business afloat...oh and as well as keeping the fishery from becoming a seal hang out. As so many often do...stay on the sidelines and watch. “For those who think this post was written with some ego-fueled, pumping up business agenda...think again. I would gladly donate my business in exchange for everyone being able to enjoy La Jolla for years to come”. It is done to show your efforts to those who are not able to or not wanting to chase the “Ghost” Keeping these "secret" fisheries sacred and for the glory of a few, is the battle...well it’s too late! As all popular things go...they become exploited by those who find out where the fish are. Remember the Gill Netting fishing fleets? They are gone. Remember the Abalone fisheries? They are gone… From Hugh McCormick Smith, John Nathan Cobb and many others before us have tried and died in their efforts. Mr. Cobb was an uneducated Pacific Fisherman who knew the value to theses fisheries and dedicated his life to it. Cobb developed health problems and suffered a heart attack in autumn 1929. He died in La Jolla, California, in January 1930. Cobb's efforts helped establish the foundations of fisheries education at the University of Washingtonlace>. So I ask everyone…what have you done today? For your fisheries of tomorrow?>> · I sent my letters · Sent my faxes · Asked all my buddies to participate in this very important issue · And sent a few dollars Reason for all this, so my kids can experience the same as all of us! __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

05-21-2009, 08:47 PM	#4
Hunter (The 80's Man) Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Riverside Posts: 243	Hey Josh, I agree with you. There are a lot of us that live vicariously through the many posts of big fish caught in La Jolla (myself included). I just began kayak fishing last summer, and I've only fished DP a handful of times, and only once at LJ (with no success I might add, only a ray to save me from a skunk). I read your posts and hear you mention the many locals that fish La Jolla, yet I, too, was suprised to find there was little representation at the MLPA on Tues. Yeah, we may have had 30 kayakers there, all willing to speak out and fight for the waters we've come to love, but in truth there are other kayak fishing websites with untold membership and tournaments that go on monthly with 50-100 turnout. WHERE ARE YOU GUYS??? LJ? DP? WHERE'S THE PLASTIC NAVY? WHERE'S THE NEWPORT CROWD? HOW 'BOUT HUNTINGTON HARBOR? I live in Riverside, and with the limited exposure I've had to kayak fishing, felt very strongly about attending the MLPA meeting on the 19th where I had the privelege of meeting several of you. I don't live near your stomping grounds, but felt very strongly to fight for them. I HATE PUBLIC SPEAKING and wasn't even sure I could go through with it, but after about 5 min. of hearing the "anti" crowd talking about "their beaches" and all the closures they want, there was no way I could remain silent. We need to show up and fight for what we love as painful as it may be, as inconvenient as it is, we have so much to lose! ps. Tyler, thanks for the talking points. Hope to fish with you soon. Also, huge thank you, Paul, for all you're doing! Rob Hunter

05-20-2009, 09:31 AM	#2
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