DFG STRIP SEARCH - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bubblehide · 05-21-2011, 09:01 PM

DFG's search rights are much broader than police officers. Police officers are required by law to ask to search unless they have probable cause; where as if you admit to fishing or hunting, or are observed fishing or hunting, they do NOT need to ask.

I try to be extra legal, and can't say that I have personally had any issues with DFG; I just cooperate and everything goes smoothly. In all my years of fishing and hunting, I have only encountered 1 DFG officer that was a jerk, and in his case it was with a captiol J; but it all ended fine. I just wish I would see them out there more often.

Just one question about your encounter, was it as enjoyable for you as it was for the officer?

StinkyMatt · 05-21-2011, 09:22 PM

Hey Frank, you forgot to mention the part where you asked the guy to pat you down again after he was done.

Something along"......try again, pat harder, you may have missed something....

"

They questioned me too, no big deal, but still annoying.

He asked me what my target species was, since a net was not easily visible. I replied "Sandbass and Lizardfish"

Nice day today. We'll get them next time.

jorluivil · 05-22-2011, 07:32 AM

I'm sure the DFG Officers got a little uncomfortable as soon as they noticed Frank was wearing a thong with cowboy boots and body glitter. Frank, I'm only going to tell you one more time, the thin side of the thong going in the back not the front, you keep wearing your thongs backwards

All kidding aside, I always have a good time fishing with you guys. I'm slowly starting to learn some of the techniques and rigging used when fishing for hali's and I'm sure it's just a matter of time before my cherry is popped.

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Eric and I headed out past the break wall to chase some birds, turns out it was just a bunch of dolphins chasing bait. I kept going and didn't realize how far out I had gone until I looked back. One mile out in the open in Long Beach is no LJ once the afterwinds pick up........it can get nasty, FAST.

wiredantz · 05-22-2011, 08:46 AM

. George lol yOu were so attentive at what I was wearing.

George went out so far he was testing the limits of his h
Kayak. We had to call him on the radio to make sure he was okay. He then responded by saying he was becoming one with nature.

jorluivil · 05-22-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

. George lol yOu were so attentive at what I was wearing.

George went out so far he was testing the limits of his h
Kayak. We had to call him on the radio to make sure he was okay. He then responded by saying he was becoming one with nature.

You should have followed me and put that paddle to the real test, THE MANS TEST

tagyak · 05-22-2011, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I kept going and didn't realize how far out I had gone until I looked back. One mile out in the open in Long Beach is no LJ once the afterwinds pick up........it can get nasty, FAST.

yah that is really easy to do when you are on a hobie

GregAndrew · 05-23-2011, 09:37 PM

The DFG go out there periodically and do the same check to almost everyone they see with a pole in the water. They are a little zealous sometimes, but I think it is all about getting the message out that they are "watching". I have had them trap my leg between my yak and their hull while one of them was all but diving into my front hatch. The good news is that if you cooperate, they will usually turn you on to the hot spots if you ask (that is Hot Spt, not G Spot so don't get any ideas you 2).

05-21-2011, 09:22 PM	#2
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Hey Frank, you forgot to mention the part where you asked the guy to pat you down again after he was done. Something along"......try again, pat harder, you may have missed something...." They questioned me too, no big deal, but still annoying. He asked me what my target species was, since a net was not easily visible. I replied "Sandbass and Lizardfish" Nice day today. We'll get them next time.

05-21-2011, 09:01 PM	#1
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	DFG's search rights are much broader than police officers. Police officers are required by law to ask to search unless they have probable cause; where as if you admit to fishing or hunting, or are observed fishing or hunting, they do NOT need to ask. I try to be extra legal, and can't say that I have personally had any issues with DFG; I just cooperate and everything goes smoothly. In all my years of fishing and hunting, I have only encountered 1 DFG officer that was a jerk, and in his case it was with a captiol J; but it all ended fine. I just wish I would see them out there more often. Just one question about your encounter, was it as enjoyable for you as it was for the officer?

05-22-2011, 08:46 AM	#4
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	. George lol yOu were so attentive at what I was wearing. George went out so far he was testing the limits of his h Kayak. We had to call him on the radio to make sure he was okay. He then responded by saying he was becoming one with nature.

05-23-2011, 09:37 PM	#7
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	The DFG go out there periodically and do the same check to almost everyone they see with a pole in the water. They are a little zealous sometimes, but I think it is all about getting the message out that they are "watching". I have had them trap my leg between my yak and their hull while one of them was all but diving into my front hatch. The good news is that if you cooperate, they will usually turn you on to the hot spots if you ask (that is Hot Spt, not G Spot so don't get any ideas you 2).