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

SABA · 10-04-2012, 05:20 PM

Hi everyone
Last night I had one of my Promar Ambush hoop nets stollen in Ventura Harbor. How do you guys in Kayaks stop a skif coming up and grab them up? There was two of us and it was are seconed net that was dropped, that was taken. But we were just too far a way to catch them. Motor boat vs Kayaks

Talked to some guys at the lunch. They said two nights before there was a fist fight on the docks over stollen gear. I guss the guy caught the guy trying to drive away with his stuff.

Saba

P.s. No Bugs,, skuned

jorluivil · 10-04-2012, 06:15 PM

Channel 16

bigdez93 · 10-04-2012, 06:23 PM

that sucks! i've never hoop netted before. does this happen often?

danjor · 10-04-2012, 06:30 PM

and go for a ride until they decide to stop?

Sdspeed · 10-04-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Channel 16

Does DFG monitor 16 as well?

Jimmyz123 · 10-04-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdez93

that sucks! i've never hoop netted before. does this happen often?

I heard of this happening in SD bay last year

Badtaste2k · 10-04-2012, 10:19 PM

I would try to report it right away on 16 as Jorge said. Try to get as much info from the boat as well make, model, registration. Whatever you can see. Just be careful out there at night. I wouldn't try casting into them or anything. Besides the dangers of not knowing there reaction, it doesn't help your claim if you can actually get Port Police or DFG out there.

Dan

wbrewski · 10-04-2012, 10:36 PM

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

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.

wiredantz · 10-05-2012, 01:58 PM

Damn those FITHY Pirites!

SABA · 10-05-2012, 06:05 PM

Thanks For all your replys. kantstudien (M1 GRAND) Good one

You will get a kick out of this you guys!!!! 800 feet from where my hoopnet was set and stollen, is Ventura's DFG office, National Park Service, and Harbor Patrol LOL. When you call the local DFG they forward the call to Santa Barbara office. National park guys boats were all gone (out at Chanel Islands). Some Wardens went with the Harbor Patrol up north on a call. Coast Gaurd is ten miles away. So I was out of luck.

oh where was my 1911 (45.cal acp)

GR6RR · 10-06-2012, 08:55 AM

Nice reliable 1911....

10-04-2012, 05:20 PM	#1
SABA Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Port Hueneme CA. Posts: 35	Stollen Hoopnet and stopping it Hi everyone Last night I had one of my Promar Ambush hoop nets stollen in Ventura Harbor. How do you guys in Kayaks stop a skif coming up and grab them up? There was two of us and it was are seconed net that was dropped, that was taken. But we were just too far a way to catch them. Motor boat vs Kayaks Talked to some guys at the lunch. They said two nights before there was a fist fight on the docks over stollen gear. I guss the guy caught the guy trying to drive away with his stuff. Saba P.s. No Bugs,, skuned

10-04-2012, 06:15 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	Channel 16 __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

10-04-2012, 10:36 PM	#8
wbrewski Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Ana Posts: 334	channel 16 does the DFG and Harbor patrol montor other channels, because I though 16 was for emergency only. __________________ you hookum and I'll fry yum

10-05-2012, 06:11 AM	#12
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	#14
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. __________________

10-04-2012, 06:23 PM	#3
bigdez93 Junior Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oxnard Posts: 24	that sucks! i've never hoop netted before. does this happen often?

10-04-2012, 06:30 PM	#4
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	and go for a ride until they decide to stop?

10-04-2012, 10:19 PM	#7
Badtaste2k Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Pedro Posts: 144	I would try to report it right away on 16 as Jorge said. Try to get as much info from the boat as well make, model, registration. Whatever you can see. Just be careful out there at night. I wouldn't try casting into them or anything. Besides the dangers of not knowing there reaction, it doesn't help your claim if you can actually get Port Police or DFG out there. Dan

10-05-2012, 01:35 AM	#11
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Was it this guy?

10-05-2012, 11:56 AM	#13
kantstudien Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 55	M1 Garand

10-05-2012, 01:54 PM	#15
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.

10-05-2012, 01:58 PM	#16
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Damn those FITHY Pirites! __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

10-05-2012, 06:05 PM	#17
SABA Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Port Hueneme CA. Posts: 35	Thanks For all your replys. kantstudien (M1 GRAND) Good one You will get a kick out of this you guys!!!! 800 feet from where my hoopnet was set and stollen, is Ventura's DFG office, National Park Service, and Harbor Patrol LOL. When you call the local DFG they forward the call to Santa Barbara office. National park guys boats were all gone (out at Chanel Islands). Some Wardens went with the Harbor Patrol up north on a call. Coast Gaurd is ten miles away. So I was out of luck. oh where was my 1911 (45.cal acp)

10-06-2012, 08:55 AM	#18
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	Nice reliable 1911.... __________________