Who's going out opening day?

[Deamon]

Opening night last year, I yakked outside to try a reef. A few boats showed up so I put my traps out early to grab the area I wanted to hoop. I REALLY wanted to put some bait in my cages early on but held off. At around 11:30pm, flying in comes "the man" on a decent sized boat (26'?)with his lights off! And I mean hauling arse in. As soon as they got close, the lights were flipped on trying to catch someone working it early. I was like "whoa dude, did you even see me?"... I was asked to pull my traps so he could inspect them for bait. Only wish the cameras were on board so I could get on their tv show...

Originally Posted by DocHaole

I'm contemplating going out at midnight on opening night.

How does the 12 midnight start time work? Does that mean that the traps can't enter the water until midnight. Or can you start soaking them at 11 and then do your first pull at the stroke of 12?

Thanks for the help, I don't need the fine.

[Saba Slayer]

Same Question every year. IMHO...Technically if you are out on opening night to catch some Bugs then you cannot drop your nets before midnight. The season is almost 6 months long...what's the bum's rush for? All you do by dropping your nets early is stress out the DFG wardens, who are already busy enough on the opener. Let them concentrate on the poachers by giving them a break on checking out your nets, just because you feel you need a head start.
Good Luck this Season!!
Jim / Saba Slayer

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

Same Question every year. IMHO...Technically if you are out on opening night to catch some Bugs then you cannot drop your nets before midnight. The season is almost 6 months long...what's the bum's rush for? All you do by dropping your nets early is stress out the DFG wardens, who are already busy enough on the opener. Let them concentrate on the poachers by giving them a break on checking out your nets, just because you feel you need a head start.
Good Luck this Season!!
Jim / Saba Slayer

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[CheapPelican]

Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

Same Question every year. IMHO...Technically if you are out on opening night to catch some Bugs then you cannot drop your nets before midnight. The season is almost 6 months long...what's the bum's rush for? All you do by dropping your nets early is stress out the DFG wardens, who are already busy enough on the opener. Let them concentrate on the poachers by giving them a break on checking out your nets, just because you feel you need a head start.
Good Luck this Season!!
Jim / Saba Slayer

True. Can't blame a newbie for looking for any advantage he can get

[dorado50]

A not so smart newbie will need the advantage!!

[CheapPelican]

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[slobslayer]

Count me out, everybody and their mom will be out opening day. Lobster will be there all season.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by slobslayer

Count me out, everybody and their mom will be out opening day. Lobster will be there all season.

And on September 30th everyone and their mom will also be calling asking if you caught any lobster.