MLPA story in WON - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PAL · 02-04-2009, 04:16 PM

Friends,

MJ Kennedy and I represented kayak anglers at Thursday’s RSG meeting, where the first lines were drawn.

An account of the meeting appears in the current issue of WON. Don’t worry; we’re fine. Let me explain.

Thursday’s exercise was one of pitching or proposing MPAs. Nothing was excluded from consideration, and nothing was coming off the map, only going on it.

As expected, virtually every worthwhile spot on the coast ended up in an MPA proposal by the end of the exercise. Don’t be overly concerned.

The expansive list we saw on Thursday has no chance of coming to pass. Next Tues, most of the proposed MPAs should come off the map. Oh, there will still be a sizeable backbone of reserves - the law requires it.

Before anything is set in stone there will be plenty of debate, collaboration, and adjustment. As I've said from the beginning, I wouldn't be wasting my time on this if I didn't believe a livable, workable outcome is waiting on the other end.

Finally, MJ and I are approaching La Jolla, Dana Pt, and the key portions of Malibulace with a ZERO-TOLERANCE policy. We will not compromise or give up ground in any of these areas. If we go down, we’ll go down fighting. For those who fish elsewhere, rest assured, we’ve got your backs too. We’re doing our utmost to minimize impacts to kayak fishing.

As always, MJ and I are here for you. PM any time you have concerns.

Tight lines,

Paul

Dan · 02-04-2009, 05:19 PM

big time thanks...love the updates.

Holy Mackerel · 02-04-2009, 05:23 PM

Thanks Paul and MJ!

chris

B Slate · 02-04-2009, 06:59 PM

Thanks for the update
that article scared the crap out of me.

Billy V · 02-04-2009, 07:45 PM

They should give our eco-friendly vessels a complete pass to fish anywhere.
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I'll be very glad to hear when this process is over.

Thanks Paul and MJ

PB fisher · 02-04-2009, 08:48 PM

Thanks for the report.

Quilted Germ · 02-04-2009, 09:59 PM

You guys are awesome. As a newer yak fisherman, I appreciate your effort. Is there anything that can be done by people like me with limited free time to help out the cause ? Let us know. Thanks again.

Rik · 02-05-2009, 04:14 PM

thanks for all that you and MJ have done Paul

R

Geoffkoop · 02-06-2009, 03:20 PM

Thanks for fighting the fight! I hope these places stay open sooooo bad. Keep up the good work!

kurt · 02-08-2009, 01:25 PM

Thanks, Paul and MJ. Let us know when you need the masses showing up.

02-04-2009, 04:16 PM	#1
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	MLPA story in WON Friends, MJ Kennedy and I represented kayak anglers at Thursday’s RSG meeting, where the first lines were drawn. An account of the meeting appears in the current issue of WON. Don’t worry; we’re fine. Let me explain. Thursday’s exercise was one of pitching or proposing MPAs. Nothing was excluded from consideration, and nothing was coming off the map, only going on it. As expected, virtually every worthwhile spot on the coast ended up in an MPA proposal by the end of the exercise. Don’t be overly concerned. The expansive list we saw on Thursday has no chance of coming to pass. Next Tues, most of the proposed MPAs should come off the map. Oh, there will still be a sizeable backbone of reserves - the law requires it. Before anything is set in stone there will be plenty of debate, collaboration, and adjustment. As I've said from the beginning, I wouldn't be wasting my time on this if I didn't believe a livable, workable outcome is waiting on the other end. Finally, MJ and I are approaching La Jolla, Dana Pt, and the key portions of Malibulace with a ZERO-TOLERANCE policy. We will not compromise or give up ground in any of these areas. If we go down, we’ll go down fighting. For those who fish elsewhere, rest assured, we’ve got your backs too. We’re doing our utmost to minimize impacts to kayak fishing. As always, MJ and I are here for you. PM any time you have concerns. Tight lines, Paul

02-05-2009, 04:14 PM	#8
Rik OEX Oceanside Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 113	thanks for all that you and MJ have done Paul R __________________ Artist formerly Known as OEX Oceanside

02-04-2009, 05:19 PM	#2
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	big time thanks...love the updates.

02-04-2009, 05:23 PM	#3
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Thanks Paul and MJ! chris

02-04-2009, 06:59 PM	#4
B Slate Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Verne Posts: 92	Thanks for the update that article scared the crap out of me.

02-04-2009, 07:45 PM	#5
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	They should give our eco-friendly vessels a complete pass to fish anywhere. -------------------- I'll be very glad to hear when this process is over. Thanks Paul and MJ

02-04-2009, 08:48 PM	#6
PB fisher feeesh Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 61	Thanks for the report.

02-04-2009, 09:59 PM	#7
Quilted Germ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, Ca Posts: 185	You guys are awesome. As a newer yak fisherman, I appreciate your effort. Is there anything that can be done by people like me with limited free time to help out the cause ? Let us know. Thanks again.

02-06-2009, 03:20 PM	#9
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	Thanks for fighting the fight! I hope these places stay open sooooo bad. Keep up the good work!

02-08-2009, 01:25 PM	#10
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 503	Thanks, Paul and MJ. Let us know when you need the masses showing up.