Watch out for the DFG guy. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jimbo · 06-04-2010, 12:11 PM

I believe the CA law requires you have a net if you are targeting halibut. It's been a long time since I read that Reg and it never made sense to me b/c how can you prove you are or are not targeting a specific species. Maybe somebody else who has it fresher in their memory or somebody with a law degree can set the record straight.

I don't think PFD, horn, flares, type IV (throwable), and light requirements apply to yaks b/c it's they are not technically a "vessel" but rather a water sport device(that's why they don't require CF #s). But I definitely think lights are great idea voluntarily - it can be hard to see yaks from a boat. OEX sells waterproof Scotty lights that fit in the deck and are easily removable and pretty cheap. They don't require any wiring - 2 alkaline batteries. You could even clip a glow stick to a rod tip.

467echo · 06-04-2010, 12:21 PM

Ran into them a few times this year @ LJ, just wish I had a reason for them to inspect my license if ya know what I mean!!

They seem pretty chill to me.

06-04-2010, 12:11 PM	#1
jimbo Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 97	net requirement I believe the CA law requires you have a net if you are targeting halibut. It's been a long time since I read that Reg and it never made sense to me b/c how can you prove you are or are not targeting a specific species. Maybe somebody else who has it fresher in their memory or somebody with a law degree can set the record straight. I don't think PFD, horn, flares, type IV (throwable), and light requirements apply to yaks b/c it's they are not technically a "vessel" but rather a water sport device(that's why they don't require CF #s). But I definitely think lights are great idea voluntarily - it can be hard to see yaks from a boat. OEX sells waterproof Scotty lights that fit in the deck and are easily removable and pretty cheap. They don't require any wiring - 2 alkaline batteries. You could even clip a glow stick to a rod tip. __________________ that's why they call it fishing

06-04-2010, 12:21 PM	#2
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	Ran into them a few times this year @ LJ, just wish I had a reason for them to inspect my license if ya know what I mean!! They seem pretty chill to me. __________________ they are getting bigger....