Stollen Hoopnet and stopping it - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sdspeed · 10-04-2012, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by wbrewski

does the DFG and Harbor patrol montor other channels, because I though 16 was for emergency only.

I checked DFG's site and all they post is phone numbers, Harbor Police say they can be hailed on Ch 16. Someone stealing gear is a crime that could escalate so it would constitute an emergency. Just let them know immediately that no persons or vessels were in immediate danger. Thing is, does anybody mark their hoop nets with some kind of one off identification if the Police were there to help?

wbrewski · 10-05-2012, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdspeed

I checked DFG's site and all they post is phone numbers, Harbor Police say they can be hailed on Ch 16. Someone stealing gear is a crime that could escalate so it would constitute an emergency. Just let them know immediately that no persons or vessels were in immediate danger. Thing is, does anybody mark their hoop nets with some kind of one off identification if the Police were there to help?

I do not mark my, but now I will grind marks on the ring and take a picture.

Dannowar · 10-05-2012, 01:35 AM

Was it this guy?

Jimmyz123 · 10-05-2012, 06:11 AM

You will get faster results calling harbor police by cell phone, but you should also make calls on 16 as well. They respond pretty fast. Remember you're on a Kayak at night and these boaters will try anything to keep from being caught. If they are willing to take the hoop nets, what else do you think they are willing to do?

kantstudien · 10-05-2012, 11:56 AM

M1 Garand

GR6RR · 10-05-2012, 12:06 PM

Sucks! last week was divers stealing from the hoops. this week its boaters stealing the whole set up. What a deal...

Imagine hooking your iron on their watercraft... what a ride it would be...

what if we anchor up next to our hoops, would it spook the roaches?

Just wondering.

slobslayer · 10-05-2012, 01:54 PM

That's exactly what I do... Anchor right in the middle of your traps and add a float to your anchor line with a clip or just tie up to it while your hoops are soaking. Never had a problem with scaring the bugs but may attract seals and other fisherman. But you can handle the seals with a sling shot and bait tubes.

10-05-2012, 06:11 AM	#4
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	You will get faster results calling harbor police by cell phone, but you should also make calls on 16 as well. They respond pretty fast. Remember you're on a Kayak at night and these boaters will try anything to keep from being caught. If they are willing to take the hoop nets, what else do you think they are willing to do? __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

10-05-2012, 12:06 PM	#6
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	Sucks! last week was divers stealing from the hoops. this week its boaters stealing the whole set up. What a deal... Imagine hooking your iron on their watercraft... what a ride it would be... what if we anchor up next to our hoops, would it spook the roaches? Just wondering. __________________

10-05-2012, 01:35 AM	#3
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Was it this guy?

10-05-2012, 11:56 AM	#5
kantstudien Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 55	M1 Garand

10-05-2012, 01:54 PM	#7
slobslayer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santee Posts: 384	That's exactly what I do... Anchor right in the middle of your traps and add a float to your anchor line with a clip or just tie up to it while your hoops are soaking. Never had a problem with scaring the bugs but may attract seals and other fisherman. But you can handle the seals with a sling shot and bait tubes.