Bug time be careful...

[Mahigeer]

I have heard of using a file to make the gage slightly wider than manufacturer.

That way there is no question that the bug is legal.

If you notice the warden will use their own gauge to measure, and not yours.

Even though you bought the gauge pre-made, you are responsible for its accuracy.

Seems like a good warden.

Did you get his name.

[east county dirtbag]

Looks like carrying a micrometer is a good way to protect oneself from government abuse. A ruler does not lie like a government official

[ful-rac]

If your gauge hooks, throw it back. I promise you'll catch another one.

[Saba Slayer]

"If you notice the warden will use their own gauge to measure, and not yours.

Not always true...Here is a photo of a warden using my gauge to measure the evenings catch. Once he saw my gauge he didn’t hesitate to use it.


I have back-up gauges made by Promar in the event some one looses a gauge...but my primary measuring gauge is made by Top-Me in Maine...recently Lobster Port in Oceanside started selling their own knockoff of the Top-Me gauge and it's a really good product. It’s well made of a nice thick stainless stock and has a handle off to one side. I picked up one at my seminar that I did in their shop and I’ll be using it this season.


This is a very true statement and you should all be aware of this..."Even though you bought the gauge pre-made, you are responsible for its accuracy."

[alanw]

Am I the only one that doesn't eat those trash eating water insects?

[Harry Hill]

Originally Posted by alanw

Am I the only one that doesn't eat those trash eating water insects?

my wife doesn't eat lobster or crab, it makes me sad that I have to eat everything myself

[DanaPT]

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

I have heard of using a file to make the gage slightly wider than manufacturer.

That way there is no question that the bug is legal.

If you notice the warden will use their own gauge to measure, and not yours.

Even though you bought the gauge pre-made, you are responsible for its accuracy.

Seems like a good warden.

Did you get his name.

No name. All in all, a very respectful warden. I'm gonna look into a better guage and maybe even file it open. I guess be careful bring your pen and fill out your card (date, location and gear code) before you start hooping.

[Mahigeer]

Sound like the warden that I know. He was at Catalina, but he said he moved to north SD.

Good idea to fill the card at home.

There are lots of wrong information out there. One angler was quoting a warden (perhaps mistakenly) that every time you catch a bug, you got a put a line in the last box.

I had him read the line #6 on the lobster card, where it says "when you finish fishing for the day, then mark the card".


The thicker gauge as shown by Jim sits higher in the eye "V" so it insures a legal catch if it fits the body.

[driftwood]

Ruff conditions out there lately.

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/...110-story.html