cast nets

[dhTubinChris]

[][size 4]i need to know if there is a limit on the size of a cast net in california... i recently found my old one i used to use in mexico for the small bait fish for our crab traps but i never used them here... i wanted to know so i can save money and just catch them with my net.. well thanks...[/size]

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[2nakiller]

Chris, the section below is taken from the CA DFG 2003 regs.
They are only legal above Pt Conception in saltwater:

From DFG 2003 Saltwater Regs. PG 28:

"28.80 Dip Nets & Hawaiian Throw Nets,
Dip nets of any size and Baited Hoop Nets not greater than 36" in Dia. May be used to take Herring, Pacific Staghorn Sculpin, Shiner Surfperch, Surfsmelt, Topsmelt, Anchovies, Shrimp, & Squid. Hawaiian Type Throw Nets may be used North of Point Conception to take such species."

To Paraphrase, You can only use CAST Nets (Hawaiian Type Throw Nets) ABOVE PT. CONCEPTION. no sizes were mentioned for those types of nets.

There was no mention of Cast Nets,or Hawaiian type throw nets in the Freshwater regs. only "Dip Nets"
1.42. Dip Net.
Webbing supported by a frame, and hand held, not more than six feet in greatest dimension,
excluding handle.

Read them yourself Here:

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fg_comm/2003/freshfish03.pdf

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fg_comm/2003/oceanfish03.html
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[dhTubinChris]

[][size 4]thanks... man that sucks...[/size]

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