Mar 1 fishing license change - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 02-17-2010, 09:29 AM

As of March 1 2010 the regulation that requires you to wear your license above the waist is no longer in effect. You are just required to have it with you. I have always hated this regulation!

and never adhered to it

I liken kayaking to diving where it is not required. I was checked on the beach last time at LJ and pulled it out of my pelican case with no problems.

Geoffkoop · 02-17-2010, 01:27 PM

Good to know.
Although, I have never followed that rule either and never been hassled.

Bryantfish · 02-17-2010, 03:03 PM

Thanks for the info...... that's great news!

deepdvr · 02-17-2010, 04:29 PM

DFG wardens decided long ago that they would not enforce that rule. Now you don't have to look like a turd with a day glow license hanging from your hat or shirt. Or even worse, lose the dang thing because if falls off.

skiffman · 02-17-2010, 05:35 PM

When did the regulation that requires you to wear your license above the waist go into effect? Must of missed that one. LOL. I've been checked many times and it never came up.

Fiskadoro · 02-17-2010, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

As of March 1 2010 the regulation that requires you to wear your license above the waist is no longer in effect.

You can thank Tom Raftkin for that one, that's the first issue he worked on after leaving United Anglers.

It's not a big deal but it's nice to know that the wardens now can't harrass you for what was a stupid and mostly unenforced rule.

Jim

zinkysd · 02-17-2010, 07:35 PM

I've always hated that rule and have never followed it, glad to see it go. Now if we can get the MLPA to go away we're set.

Ken
Team Dana Point Jet Ski

Hunters Pa · 02-18-2010, 09:33 AM

Dang, gonna need some new bling to wear when paddling then

skubasam · 02-19-2010, 04:56 AM

'Bout time, not that I ever adhered to it, diving, kayaking or boating. In the digital age where they are going to run your name/number anyways what's the point? I feel the same way about auto insurance, no matter what, they will run your license and insurance, and I have had the police officer tell me my insurance company doesn't exist...

02-17-2010, 09:29 AM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Mar 1 fishing license change As of March 1 2010 the regulation that requires you to wear your license above the waist is no longer in effect. You are just required to have it with you. I have always hated this regulation! and never adhered to it I liken kayaking to diving where it is not required. I was checked on the beach last time at LJ and pulled it out of my pelican case with no problems. __________________

02-17-2010, 05:35 PM	#5
skiffman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 107	license When did the regulation that requires you to wear your license above the waist go into effect? Must of missed that one. LOL. I've been checked many times and it never came up. __________________ save some for tomorrow www.lajollafishing.com

02-17-2010, 07:35 PM	#7
zinkysd Hobie Fishing Team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 145	I've always hated that rule and have never followed it, glad to see it go. Now if we can get the MLPA to go away we're set. Ken Team Dana Point Jet Ski __________________

02-17-2010, 01:27 PM	#2
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	Good to know. Although, I have never followed that rule either and never been hassled.

02-17-2010, 03:03 PM	#3
Bryantfish Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 60	Thanks for the info...... that's great news!

02-17-2010, 04:29 PM	#4
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	DFG wardens decided long ago that they would not enforce that rule. Now you don't have to look like a turd with a day glow license hanging from your hat or shirt. Or even worse, lose the dang thing because if falls off.

02-18-2010, 09:33 AM	#8
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,358	Dang, gonna need some new bling to wear when paddling then

02-19-2010, 04:56 AM	#9
skubasam skubasam Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 1	'Bout time, not that I ever adhered to it, diving, kayaking or boating. In the digital age where they are going to run your name/number anyways what's the point? I feel the same way about auto insurance, no matter what, they will run your license and insurance, and I have had the police officer tell me my insurance company doesn't exist...