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ctfphoto · 11-24-2015, 07:30 AM

The time change will make it way, way less safe as ALL the traffic will be on Sat night, instead of splitting up into two nights.

Very Unsafe to move to a 6 Am opener.

It would make Sat night insane!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saba Slayer · 11-24-2015, 08:42 AM

The wardens were the ones doing the biggest push to have the opener moved during the Lobster Advisory Committee meetings.
It made sense to me...no more dumb questions..."can I set my nets before midnight to reserve my spot?"...No more drunks waiting for the stroke of Midnight...no burned out wardens.
The midnight opener is very problamatic on many fronts for the wardens. The LAC wanted to make it safer by having the opener during daylight hours.
The darn season is 6 phookin months long...! I didn't start hooping until the third week of the season and I've been killing it...I'm well stocked for the relatives at Thanksgiving...I don't get the frenzy on the opener...!
The LAC had over two years of meetings and it had industry reps and a high ranking warden as well as DFW, Ecos, Hoopers, Divers, and Science types on the committee...trust me...we talked about this issue for many hours.
If you really think the 'time change' is a bad idea, then you should speak-up at the Commission meeting in December in San Diego. Public comment is always welcome.

ctfphoto · 11-25-2015, 01:25 PM

As to the time change ...

I go out at midnight friday for sat AM opener and not on Sat Night. Change the rule and double the traffic on saturday night. Boat accidents, fights, etc ....

I don't get the drunk issue as I don't drink that late because I would get tired plus the drive home at early hours. Now, Start at sunset and start drinking.

As to the frenzy ...

Yes I agree it is out of control, I do not get it, people treat lobster like gold, take shorts, get in fights, die ....

I like going on the opener because I usually get limits. I don't have season long go to spots yet as you do.

I doubt I have time for the meeting nor would they listen to a citizen over the man.

11-24-2015, 08:42 AM	#2
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,878	Wardens The wardens were the ones doing the biggest push to have the opener moved during the Lobster Advisory Committee meetings. It made sense to me...no more dumb questions..."can I set my nets before midnight to reserve my spot?"...No more drunks waiting for the stroke of Midnight...no burned out wardens. The midnight opener is very problamatic on many fronts for the wardens. The LAC wanted to make it safer by having the opener during daylight hours. The darn season is 6 phookin months long...! I didn't start hooping until the third week of the season and I've been killing it...I'm well stocked for the relatives at Thanksgiving...I don't get the frenzy on the opener...! The LAC had over two years of meetings and it had industry reps and a high ranking warden as well as DFW, Ecos, Hoopers, Divers, and Science types on the committee...trust me...we talked about this issue for many hours. If you really think the 'time change' is a bad idea, then you should speak-up at the Commission meeting in December in San Diego. Public comment is always welcome. __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

11-24-2015, 07:30 AM	#1
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	The time change will make it way, way less safe as ALL the traffic will be on Sat night, instead of splitting up into two nights. Very Unsafe to move to a 6 Am opener. It would make Sat night insane!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-25-2015, 01:25 PM	#3
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	As to the time change ... I go out at midnight friday for sat AM opener and not on Sat Night. Change the rule and double the traffic on saturday night. Boat accidents, fights, etc .... I don't get the drunk issue as I don't drink that late because I would get tired plus the drive home at early hours. Now, Start at sunset and start drinking. As to the frenzy ... Yes I agree it is out of control, I do not get it, people treat lobster like gold, take shorts, get in fights, die .... I like going on the opener because I usually get limits. I don't have season long go to spots yet as you do. I doubt I have time for the meeting nor would they listen to a citizen over the man.