EMERGENCY - Help your Malibu brothers. Won't undermine LJ. Easy. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PAL · 10-31-2009, 10:38 AM

MALIBU KAYAK FISHING ACCESS IS UNDER DIRE THREAT. The LA politicians who helped save Rocky Pt think they have to close Pt Dume as the price. That' s wrong and singles out our user group and free divers.

All I'm asking you to do is email and call every LA County Board of Supervisors. Tell them you oppose Tuesday's motion. It unfairly shifts costs to Malibu's businesses and singles out beach-access fishing. All it will cost is a little time. I'm counting on you once again to help.

Speak from the heart. Be polite. Talk about shore-based fishing access. Point out the P2 plan meets science guidelines. P1 is the same as the P3 extreme position that will take away all of your meaningful opportunity. Even a boundary at Little Dume will close half of your fishing area, but that's preferable to all of it. There are economic arguments too, and after all, this is the modern birthplace of kayak fishing. A sample letter by JJ is at the bottom of this post.

The LA County Board of Supervisors:
District 1: Gloria Molina
Phone: (213) 974-4111
molina@bos.lacounty.gov

District 2: Mark Ridley-Thomas
Phone: (213) 974-2222
markridley-thomas@bos.lacounty.gov

District 3: Zev Yaroslavsky
Phone: (213) 974-3333
zev@bos.lacounty.gov

District 4: Don Knabe
Tel: 213-974-4444
dsommers@lacbos.org

District 5: Michael D Antonovich
Phone: (213) 974-5555
fifthdistrict@lacbos.org

Quote:

To: LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Re: Supplemental Agenda No. 49 A for November 3, 2009 meeting
Dear Supervisor .................,

This concerns Item No. 49A on the Supplemental Agenda for the November 3, 2009, Board of Supervisors meeting, which is a Resolution proposed by Supervisors Yaroslavsky and Knabe promoting support for closures of various portions of the Malibu coastline (Point Dume), among other places in Los Angeles County, as part of the MLPA process. Proposal 1 is misleading! It is NOT a compromise for recreational anglers, divers or boaters.

We urge you to reconsider this Resolution and support Proposal 2, not Proposal 1, for the Malibu/Point Dume area. Proposal 2 has been carefully drafted to meet MLPA’s science guideline, and is the only proposal that enjoys broad-based support from all parties involved in the MLPA process. We would alos like to remind you that there has been significant testimony and evidence presented during the lengthy MLPA process that concerns significant loss of revenue to Los Angeles County, including many of the Beach Cities, if Proposals 1 and 3 are implemented.

We urge you to oppose Proposal 1 that closes Point Dume from Paradise Cove going west past Point Dume and beyond. Such a closure essentially takes away all of the best, most accessible and safest fishing grounds that most recreational anglers have visited and grown to love and respect for decades. More specifically, I am deeply troubled that Proposal 1 takes away the east facing portion of the Point Dume area, including all of BKR (Big Kelp Reef), which is the safest area for recreational anglers, scuba and free divers, as well as private boaters, because it is often in the lee of wind, weather and swell often coming from the West. Proposal 1 places the safety of all recreational users of the Point Dume area in harms way.

My support for Proposal 2 is rooted in access and safety. Proposal 2 leaves Point Dume open. It is my understanding that putting the line at Little Dume has also been proposed. However this shuts off locally precious access to the kayakers and free divers, such as myself, and surf casters at Westward, and takes out many of the best spots for fishing and diving. The modern sport of kayak sportfishing started just east of Dume due to the shelter it provides from wind, surf and weather. Proposal 2 will leave our access to this area intact.

Finally, please consider that for us hook-and-line kayak anglers, there is only one place to safely access in order to fish for rock fish (rock cod.) This is Dume Canyon which is only 1/8 of a mile off Point Dume. Kayak anglers lose all of Dume Canyon under Proposals 1 and 3, but not under Proposal 2. Fishing Redondo and/or Hueneme Canyons are not an option as they are far too dangerous, and puts us in harm’s way with commercial and private boat traffic, in addition to the elements.

I respectfully request that you adopt Proposal 2 for Malibu/Point Dume area. It meets every MLPA science guideline at the lowest possible economic cost. Please support the closures outlined in Proposal 2, not Proposal 1.
Sincerely,

FISHIONADO · 10-31-2009, 11:35 AM

Done. I wish I could write more, but my kayak is loaded on the truck and I'm going to get at least one more day on the water.

Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 12:31 PM
To: 'molina@bos.lacounty.gov'; 'markridley-thomas@bos.lacounty.gov'; 'zev@bos.lacounty.gov'; 'dsommers@lacbos.org'; 'fifthdistrict@lacbos.org'

Subject: Supplemental Agenda No. 49 A for November 3, 2009 meeting

Dear members of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors,

I am writing in support of Map 2 for the Southern California MLPA solution. Please reject the resolution proposed by Supervisors Yaroslavsky and Knabe. I believe Map 2 it has the appropriate balance of conservation and consumption, and it meets all of the science guidelines. Map 2 has the most cross interest support, and the buy-in of consumptive fishermen. Los Angeles’s fishing community has a history of actively supporting conservation issues and enthusiastically following DFG regulations to manage the species. Point Dume is especially important to kayak anglers with it’s protected launch, and kayak anglers are environmentally friendly using human powered vessels. Please support Map 2 for the Southern California MLPA process.

I request you reject this Resolution and support Proposal 2, not Proposal 1, for the Malibu/Point Dume area. Proposal 2 has been carefully drafted to meet MLPA’s science guideline, and is the only proposal that enjoys broad-based support from all parties involved in the MLPA process.

Sincerely,

zenspearo · 10-31-2009, 11:52 AM

Let's help the Malibu guys out. They don't have the number or organizations and this is easy to do..cut-paste-click.

SGV Rookie · 10-31-2009, 11:57 AM

Email Sent

Holy Mackerel · 10-31-2009, 12:17 PM

done, nice and easy!

tylerdurden · 10-31-2009, 02:01 PM

bump

Billy V · 10-31-2009, 02:10 PM

I just sent a letter to everybody on that list.

FISHIONADO · 10-31-2009, 06:44 PM

Bump. Many of us told Paul "just let us know how we can help". This is when it counts. Please step up for both La Jolla and Point Dume/Malibu.

JPSURF · 10-31-2009, 06:49 PM

Just finished sending mine off to everyone aswell!!!

Jason

FISHIONADO · 11-01-2009, 10:28 AM

Anyone else? This game is almost over and we need everyone to step up. Paul and is asking for help. Roll call?

BTW, nice day on the water yesterday. I lost the three bait I caught to screaming clickers and pulled hooks, one held on for 10 seconds before I put the reel in gear. Saw tons of bait but couldn't get them to bite even chumming bread pieces. Probably 30' visibility, divers get out there.

mr.fish · 11-01-2009, 11:04 AM

Sent them all some e mails...
Fish on brothers Fish ON!!
Good luck to you guys..

bellcon · 11-01-2009, 11:14 AM

Fast and easy
do it guys

FISHIONADO · 11-01-2009, 04:04 PM

Roll call.

Stand up or shut up. You should have already sent a message to the BTRF here:

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6213

and then this message to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. It's Nov 1st, only a few days left to have an impact in the process. Please stand up now.

C. Cary · 11-01-2009, 05:45 PM

Done

zubifish · 11-02-2009, 02:08 PM

Just sent to all Supervisors!

teto116 · 11-02-2009, 03:11 PM

just finished sending them letters in!
knock on wood....

Geoffkoop · 11-02-2009, 05:12 PM

Sent em in!

esdees · 11-02-2009, 06:10 PM

Done.

PAL · 11-02-2009, 06:43 PM

Thanks guys. Don't stop now. Super easy to do.

deepdvr · 11-02-2009, 07:20 PM

Got mine out

10-31-2009, 11:52 AM	#3
zenspearo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 167	Let's help the Malibu guys out. They don't have the number or organizations and this is easy to do..cut-paste-click. __________________ A spearo, but we are in this MLPA mess together

10-31-2009, 11:57 AM	#4
SGV Rookie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 89	Diddo Email Sent

10-31-2009, 02:01 PM	#6
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	bump __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

11-01-2009, 11:04 AM	#11
mr.fish Junior Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 19	e-mails sent Sent them all some e mails... Fish on brothers Fish ON!! Good luck to you guys..

11-01-2009, 05:45 PM	#14
C. Cary Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carmel Valley Posts: 104	Done __________________ Isn't this America? Let them fish

10-31-2009, 11:35 AM	#2
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	Done. I wish I could write more, but my kayak is loaded on the truck and I'm going to get at least one more day on the water. Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 12:31 PM To: 'molina@bos.lacounty.gov'; 'markridley-thomas@bos.lacounty.gov'; 'zev@bos.lacounty.gov'; 'dsommers@lacbos.org'; 'fifthdistrict@lacbos.org' Subject: Supplemental Agenda No. 49 A for November 3, 2009 meeting Dear members of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, I am writing in support of Map 2 for the Southern California MLPA solution. Please reject the resolution proposed by Supervisors Yaroslavsky and Knabe. I believe Map 2 it has the appropriate balance of conservation and consumption, and it meets all of the science guidelines. Map 2 has the most cross interest support, and the buy-in of consumptive fishermen. Los Angeles’s fishing community has a history of actively supporting conservation issues and enthusiastically following DFG regulations to manage the species. Point Dume is especially important to kayak anglers with it’s protected launch, and kayak anglers are environmentally friendly using human powered vessels. Please support Map 2 for the Southern California MLPA process. I request you reject this Resolution and support Proposal 2, not Proposal 1, for the Malibu/Point Dume area. Proposal 2 has been carefully drafted to meet MLPA’s science guideline, and is the only proposal that enjoys broad-based support from all parties involved in the MLPA process. Sincerely,

10-31-2009, 12:17 PM	#5
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	done, nice and easy!

10-31-2009, 02:10 PM	#7
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I just sent a letter to everybody on that list.

10-31-2009, 06:44 PM	#8
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	Bump. Many of us told Paul "just let us know how we can help". This is when it counts. Please step up for both La Jolla and Point Dume/Malibu.

10-31-2009, 06:49 PM	#9
JPSURF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 86	Just finished sending mine off to everyone aswell!!! Jason

11-01-2009, 10:28 AM	#10
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	Anyone else? This game is almost over and we need everyone to step up. Paul and is asking for help. Roll call? BTW, nice day on the water yesterday. I lost the three bait I caught to screaming clickers and pulled hooks, one held on for 10 seconds before I put the reel in gear. Saw tons of bait but couldn't get them to bite even chumming bread pieces. Probably 30' visibility, divers get out there.

11-01-2009, 11:14 AM	#12
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Fast and easy do it guys

11-01-2009, 04:04 PM	#13
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	Roll call. Stand up or shut up. You should have already sent a message to the BTRF here: http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6213 and then this message to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. It's Nov 1st, only a few days left to have an impact in the process. Please stand up now.

11-02-2009, 02:08 PM	#15
zubifish zubifish Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Granada Hills, Ca. Posts: 7	Emails Just sent to all Supervisors!

11-02-2009, 03:11 PM	#16
teto116 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: compton hills Posts: 38	just finished sending them letters in! knock on wood....

11-02-2009, 05:12 PM	#17
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	Sent em in!

11-02-2009, 06:10 PM	#18
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	Done.

11-02-2009, 06:43 PM	#19
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	Thanks guys. Don't stop now. Super easy to do.

11-02-2009, 07:20 PM	#20
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	Got mine out