Tape Measure - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Bpcode3 · 06-06-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dsafety

I have seen the vinyl stickers that look tacky and probably will not stay attached to a kayak hull. I have also seen adhesive-backed tapes that are made of sturdy materials but am concerned that these will not stick to the hull either.

Bob

Found and chopped one down to size for my paddle, just slit it at the center and put it on the paddle shaft, and has worked fine for about a year now with no interference. I should mention a little fading due to usage, but still a decent reference.

GregAndrew · 06-06-2010, 02:27 PM

I also use a paddle mounted sticker. It does not get any easier to quickly measure a fish than to lay it across the paddle on your lap. You can also put your paddle in the water to check the fish without taking it out. I have worn through a few of them, but they are only a few bucks to replace. Remember to find the part of your paddle that floats up and lays on top naturally to determine where you put the sticker. The first one I applied would always roll to the bottom of the paddle on my lap. Also, clean your paddle with alcohol or similar before you apply the sticker. They are available at Bass Pro in a few types and Cabelas has them too.

baitcasterboy20 · 06-06-2010, 03:23 PM

sometimes they have stickers to stick on the side of your kayak, but otherwise just carry a tape measurer or make your own gadget. like glue put a sticker tape measurer on the landing net that you've just decided to bring you should try to keep whatever you don't need in the kayak out

bubblehide · 06-06-2010, 04:05 PM

I think we should also keep in mind just how we are supposed to measure fish, i.e., from a flat surface. So don't use a tape and follow the contour of the fish. I hope this is clear.

dsafety · 06-06-2010, 07:01 PM

Since I release most of the fish I catch, I do not pay much attention to size limits. I am sure that someone on this forum has all the important size limit info programmed in their brain.

Would someone please post the size limit restrictions of the fish that we typically catch around here.

Thanks,

Bob

lamb · 06-06-2010, 07:26 PM

some great ideas. I like the paddle mounted sticker.
Tape measure from Target or Wall-mart works good.
My old gaff is is marked with electrical tape on 12", 22", 24", 28" - works too.

WSB min length is 28", halibut 22", YT has no size limit. When you see how mighty YTs grow to be, you get a kick out of letting little ones go. You've got to be aware of limits on WSB you can keep, as they change 3/15 to 6/15 where you can only keep one.

Nice DFG CA map page that drills you to summed up regs per species for your region:

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/fishing_map.asp

South CA

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/mapregs5.asp

frady · 06-06-2010, 07:53 PM

I use a tailoring tape. Its light compact, and since its plastic coated it keeps really well. Helps with uncooperative fish who won't stay next to a ruler on the side of the kayak.

Josh

Bpcode3 · 06-09-2010, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubblehide

I think we should also keep in mind just how we are supposed to measure fish, i.e., from a flat surface. So don't use a tape and follow the contour of the fish. I hope this is clear.

Yeah, but like GregAndrew mentioned, good for reference and for a quick glance, thats all its used for. You said it yourself, you can't get an exact measurement unless on a flat surface anyways, and thats not until you get back to land. Chances are, if you need to measure to make sure, probably not worth keeping anyways.

batty1of3 · 06-09-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bpcode3

Yeah, but like GregAndrew mentioned, good for reference and for a quick glance, thats all its used for. You said it yourself, you can't get an exact measurement unless on a flat surface anyways, and thats not until you get back to land. Chances are, if you need to measure to make sure, probably not worth keeping anyways.

yah thats pretty much how i gauge keepers or not except calicos which i like to kepp only 14-16" one bigger go back to make more

sorry but calicos are some of the best taco fare

j

SGV Rookie · 06-09-2010, 08:31 PM

I use a thick mop handle cut down to 26". Started by sanding a 1/4 inch flat section along it's length. I marked it every inch by transfering marks with a yard stick. I also wrote the name of the fish for it's size limit at the appropriate size. I sealed it with clear acrylic and tada. It floats, It measures and it also can be used for knocking a fish in it's nogin.

Dave

06-06-2010, 07:26 PM	#6
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	some great ideas. I like the paddle mounted sticker. Tape measure from Target or Wall-mart works good. My old gaff is is marked with electrical tape on 12", 22", 24", 28" - works too. WSB min length is 28", halibut 22", YT has no size limit. When you see how mighty YTs grow to be, you get a kick out of letting little ones go. You've got to be aware of limits on WSB you can keep, as they change 3/15 to 6/15 where you can only keep one. Nice DFG CA map page that drills you to summed up regs per species for your region: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/fishing_map.asp South CA http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/mapregs5.asp __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

06-09-2010, 08:31 PM	#10
SGV Rookie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 89	Measuring stick and bat I use a thick mop handle cut down to 26". Started by sanding a 1/4 inch flat section along it's length. I marked it every inch by transfering marks with a yard stick. I also wrote the name of the fish for it's size limit at the appropriate size. I sealed it with clear acrylic and tada. It floats, It measures and it also can be used for knocking a fish in it's nogin. Dave

06-06-2010, 02:27 PM	#2
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I also use a paddle mounted sticker. It does not get any easier to quickly measure a fish than to lay it across the paddle on your lap. You can also put your paddle in the water to check the fish without taking it out. I have worn through a few of them, but they are only a few bucks to replace. Remember to find the part of your paddle that floats up and lays on top naturally to determine where you put the sticker. The first one I applied would always roll to the bottom of the paddle on my lap. Also, clean your paddle with alcohol or similar before you apply the sticker. They are available at Bass Pro in a few types and Cabelas has them too.

06-06-2010, 03:23 PM	#3
baitcasterboy20 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: south florida Posts: 69	sometimes they have stickers to stick on the side of your kayak, but otherwise just carry a tape measurer or make your own gadget. like glue put a sticker tape measurer on the landing net that you've just decided to bring you should try to keep whatever you don't need in the kayak out

06-06-2010, 04:05 PM	#4
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	I think we should also keep in mind just how we are supposed to measure fish, i.e., from a flat surface. So don't use a tape and follow the contour of the fish. I hope this is clear.

06-06-2010, 07:01 PM	#5
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Since I release most of the fish I catch, I do not pay much attention to size limits. I am sure that someone on this forum has all the important size limit info programmed in their brain. Would someone please post the size limit restrictions of the fish that we typically catch around here. Thanks, Bob

06-06-2010, 07:53 PM	#7
frady Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 52	I use a tailoring tape. Its light compact, and since its plastic coated it keeps really well. Helps with uncooperative fish who won't stay next to a ruler on the side of the kayak. Josh