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Support Forage Fish Bill, AB1299
AB 1299 is a forage fish bill that asks that forage fish be managed taking into consideration the entire ecosystem rather than be managed as a separate species in isolation. I have many times written about how important forage fish protection is needed, especially now with the fish farming industry putting huge demands on forage that our tuna, salmon, ling cod, halibut and rockfish desperately need to remain healthy and to thrive.
AB1299 says that the state must consider the needs of the entire ecosystem when managing forage species like herring, anchovies, squid and sardines. Further it includes the following provision:
AB 1299 is a forage fish bill that asks that forage fish be managed taking into consideration the entire ecosystem rather than be managed as a separate species in isolation. I have many times written about how important forage fish protection is needed, especially now with the fish farming industry putting huge demands on forage that our tuna, salmon, ling cod, halibut and rockfish desperately need to remain healthy and to thrive.
AB1299 says that the state must consider the needs of the entire ecosystem when managing forage species like herring, anchovies, squid and sardines. Further it includes the following provision:
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L.A. Chace
Photos by Jimmy Sahagun
The excitement was palpable among the seventy teams that gathered under a dark sky smudged purple in the east. Dawn was only minutes away, and as the sun continued its inexorable trek towards the horizon, Michi Nitahara belted out the last stanza of our National Anthem. The final strains of her beautiful voice were chased across the calm waters by the raucous applause of 140 eager competitors. As the commotion died down, tournament director James Shamblin called the starting boat, Team "Hammer" and officially rang the opening bell for Round 2 of the 2011 SWBA tournament series, the "LA Chace." As a group, the boats surged forward and jockeyed for position as teams waited for their starting number to be called. Once summoned, each boat idled past the check in boat before opening their throttles wide and racing either north or south in the hopes of finding the winning bag.
Photos by Jimmy Sahagun
The excitement was palpable among the seventy teams that gathered under a dark sky smudged purple in the east. Dawn was only minutes away, and as the sun continued its inexorable trek towards the horizon, Michi Nitahara belted out the last stanza of our National Anthem. The final strains of her beautiful voice were chased across the calm waters by the raucous applause of 140 eager competitors. As the commotion died down, tournament director James Shamblin called the starting boat, Team "Hammer" and officially rang the opening bell for Round 2 of the 2011 SWBA tournament series, the "LA Chace." As a group, the boats surged forward and jockeyed for position as teams waited for their starting number to be called. Once summoned, each boat idled past the check in boat before opening their throttles wide and racing either north or south in the hopes of finding the winning bag.
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LA Chace
The second event of the 2011 SWBA Season is rapidly approaching, and in less than a month, teams will face off for the "LA Chace." This strangely named tournament, which will be hosted at Chace Park in Marina Del Rey on April 2nd, is an "open" event, and teams will be allowed to weigh calicos, sand bass and spotted bay bass. Historically, this venue has produced lots of big bass and at last year's event, 8 teams weighed bags of over 20 lbs. That tournament was won with a giant 31.54-lb bag of sand bass weighed by Team "Walls Out" (Eric Johnson and Rick Trujillo).
The second event of the 2011 SWBA Season is rapidly approaching, and in less than a month, teams will face off for the "LA Chace." This strangely named tournament, which will be hosted at Chace Park in Marina Del Rey on April 2nd, is an "open" event, and teams will be allowed to weigh calicos, sand bass and spotted bay bass. Historically, this venue has produced lots of big bass and at last year's event, 8 teams weighed bags of over 20 lbs. That tournament was won with a giant 31.54-lb bag of sand bass weighed by Team "Walls Out" (Eric Johnson and Rick Trujillo).
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My Progear Albacore Special Is Noisy
Question: My reel is making loud clicking noises during casting. For some reason, the noise goes away when I flip the reel upside down. I think the pinion gear is either worn down and/or the bearings are bad. I'm planning to get new bearings and pinion gear to fix the problem. My reel doesn't have a model number machined on the housing, but it looks like its a 545 model. The parts inside are mostly the same as other 5xx models, so it shouldn't make a difference.
I think the company is no longer in business, but does anybody know where I can buy replacement parts for these reels? Are they using same parts from other manufacturers that I can swap out? The inside looks a lot like Shimano reels. If anybody can help, I appreciate it. Thanks.
Answer: Upside down? I could understand left or right, but upside down? I wonder if it's the...
Question: My reel is making loud clicking noises during casting. For some reason, the noise goes away when I flip the reel upside down. I think the pinion gear is either worn down and/or the bearings are bad. I'm planning to get new bearings and pinion gear to fix the problem. My reel doesn't have a model number machined on the housing, but it looks like its a 545 model. The parts inside are mostly the same as other 5xx models, so it shouldn't make a difference.
I think the company is no longer in business, but does anybody know where I can buy replacement parts for these reels? Are they using same parts from other manufacturers that I can swap out? The inside looks a lot like Shimano reels. If anybody can help, I appreciate it. Thanks.
Answer: Upside down? I could understand left or right, but upside down? I wonder if it's the...
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Attend the Upcoming Hearing on South Coast MLPA Implementation
Voice your concerns with this flawed process directly to the state legislature!
On February 17, 2011, the California State Assembly Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture will hold a public hearing on the recently adopted fishing closures in California's South Coast region established under the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) process. The hearing will begin at 10:00 a.m. in Room 4202 of the State Capitol Building. The Partnership for Sustainable Oceans (PSO) is calling on all anglers to attend this important hearing and help ensure that anglers have a strong presence.
Voice your concerns with this flawed process directly to the state legislature!
On February 17, 2011, the California State Assembly Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture will hold a public hearing on the recently adopted fishing closures in California's South Coast region established under the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) process. The hearing will begin at 10:00 a.m. in Room 4202 of the State Capitol Building. The Partnership for Sustainable Oceans (PSO) is calling on all anglers to attend this important hearing and help ensure that anglers have a strong presence.
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Albacore Have Arrived!
Known in Japan as "Bincho-Maguro" or "Tonbo-Maguro," albacore (Thunnus alalunga) have arrived off the Pacific Coast side of Japan, with fish being caught up to the 34 degree N Latitude line.
Yesterday, a 3/4 day four-pack charter landed four fish - all a nicer grade of fish. The smallest fish went 44 pounds, while the big fish for the day went 66 pounds!
Known in Japan as "Bincho-Maguro" or "Tonbo-Maguro," albacore (Thunnus alalunga) have arrived off the Pacific Coast side of Japan, with fish being caught up to the 34 degree N Latitude line.
Yesterday, a 3/4 day four-pack charter landed four fish - all a nicer grade of fish. The smallest fish went 44 pounds, while the big fish for the day went 66 pounds!
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SWBA Kicks Off
I would like to welcome you the 2011 SWBA Tournament Trail. Over the next 9 months, this blog will give you an insider's view of the Salt Water Bass Anglers tournament series as it makes its way through seven tournaments that will pit teams against one another in a fight to win the coveted title of "SWBA 2011 Anglers of the Year." In coming months, this blog will feature tournament results, interviews with top teams, scouting reports, and fishing tips from some of the best salt water bass anglers in the state.
The 2011 SWBA Tournament Season kicked off on February 5th in San Diego Bay as 64 teams turned out to compete in the "Border Town Brawl."
I would like to welcome you the 2011 SWBA Tournament Trail. Over the next 9 months, this blog will give you an insider's view of the Salt Water Bass Anglers tournament series as it makes its way through seven tournaments that will pit teams against one another in a fight to win the coveted title of "SWBA 2011 Anglers of the Year." In coming months, this blog will feature tournament results, interviews with top teams, scouting reports, and fishing tips from some of the best salt water bass anglers in the state.
The 2011 SWBA Tournament Season kicked off on February 5th in San Diego Bay as 64 teams turned out to compete in the "Border Town Brawl."
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PSO Exposes Secret Meetings
Coastside Fishing Club, United Anglers of Southern California, and Bob Fletcher, all members of the PSO, (Partners for a Sustainable Ocean) filed suit in San Diego Superior Court last month alleging violations of the law by the Fish and Game Commission. The suit cites the behavior of the commission's Blue Ribbon Task Force (BRTF) that has been inconsistent with the transparency requirements of the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) during its hearings on the MLPA closures, and asserts the BRTF has been in violation of the understanding that set up the privately-financed "MLPA Initiative". Then this week George Osborn, speaking for the PSO at the February 2nd meeting of the Fish and Game Commission in Sacramento, fired both barrels as he testified:
Coastside Fishing Club, United Anglers of Southern California, and Bob Fletcher, all members of the PSO, (Partners for a Sustainable Ocean) filed suit in San Diego Superior Court last month alleging violations of the law by the Fish and Game Commission. The suit cites the behavior of the commission's Blue Ribbon Task Force (BRTF) that has been inconsistent with the transparency requirements of the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) during its hearings on the MLPA closures, and asserts the BRTF has been in violation of the understanding that set up the privately-financed "MLPA Initiative". Then this week George Osborn, speaking for the PSO at the February 2nd meeting of the Fish and Game Commission in Sacramento, fired both barrels as he testified:
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Live Bait Fishing in Western Japan
Recently some jig fishing "noriai" (open party) boats based out of Wakayama Prefecture have been offering live bait trips. Most of the live bait is "aji" or small mackerel, but sometimes "iwashi" (sardines) are available as well.
Japanese yellowtail, madai, and hirame (Japanese halibut) have been caught recently in decent numbers. The current is often very swift, so heavy (150 to 300 gram) weights are necessary to reach the bottom, where most bites occur. Most anglers are using a three way swivel rig, with a long (1 meter) leader, attached to a live bait hook.
Both the yellowtail, and hirame in this picture were caught relatively deep--drifting the 50 fathom line where the bottom is hard sand, mixed with some small patches of rock.
Recently some jig fishing "noriai" (open party) boats based out of Wakayama Prefecture have been offering live bait trips. Most of the live bait is "aji" or small mackerel, but sometimes "iwashi" (sardines) are available as well.
Japanese yellowtail, madai, and hirame (Japanese halibut) have been caught recently in decent numbers. The current is often very swift, so heavy (150 to 300 gram) weights are necessary to reach the bottom, where most bites occur. Most anglers are using a three way swivel rig, with a long (1 meter) leader, attached to a live bait hook.
Both the yellowtail, and hirame in this picture were caught relatively deep--drifting the 50 fathom line where the bottom is hard sand, mixed with some small patches of rock.
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