North County Thresher

[Dee84cali]

That's awesome! Are they any good? I caught one a little smaller than that on Thursday, a dude on a skiff helped me get my butterfly back. How do u land them?


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[Dirty Curti]

Originally Posted by Dee84cali

That's awesome! Are they any good? I caught one a little smaller than that on Thursday, a dude on a skiff helped me get my butterfly back. How do u land them?


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Cooked up a couple of steaks for dinner and they were a nice, white, flakey meat, not much flavor so a good combination of spices is a must. No fishy smell or taste at all. A very good eating fish.

Landing was something I was real careful doing. It took a little time because when I gaffed it I just pissed it off and it fought harder and twice wiggled off the gaff. Eventually once I got the upper hand I was able to put the knife through the head and it was game over after that.

One thing I forgot to mention after landing at the beach some guy walked up to me as I was putting some gear in the truck and asked what kind of fish I caught. I told him a Thresher shark. He say's "Is that legal I don't believe so"? I stated it sure is and good eating too.

He says...

"I am a Coastal inspector, or something to that effect I didn't pay much attention when he said it, and I believe all sharks are illegal to keep.

Me - Uh, no they are very legal.

Him - You should double check that and I am going to report it.

Me - I think you should double check it, I've been fishing most of my life and I know they are legal to keep.

He walked over to the lifeguard tower and had them call it in to a supervisor.

I walked back to my kayak on the beach and the lifeguard came over to me to ask if I could wait around for the supervisor as this Coastal dude reported that I am keeping an illegal fish. So I said sure, happy too, how long will it be? He said should only be about 5 minutes. Okay, no problem. After about 10 minutes they never showed up and the lifeguard waved me to go ahead and leave. He just took my name and number down just in case.

Anyone ever hear of such a person? Obviously not with DFW as he was not very educated in what is legal or illegal.

[MrPukaShell]

It is the same people writing the laws and closing our waters.

[iethinker]

That was a great report with a great catch and much adventure up through and including your encounter with Barney Fife.

[pingpangdang]

Originally Posted by Dirty Curti

Cooked up a couple of steaks for dinner and they were a nice, white, flakey meat, not much flavor so a good combination of spices is a must. No fishy smell or taste at all. A very good eating fish.

Landing was something I was real careful doing. It took a little time because when I gaffed it I just pissed it off and it fought harder and twice wiggled off the gaff. Eventually once I got the upper hand I was able to put the knife through the head and it was game over after that.

One thing I forgot to mention after landing at the beach some guy walked up to me as I was putting some gear in the truck and asked what kind of fish I caught. I told him a Thresher shark. He say's "Is that legal I don't believe so"? I stated it sure is and good eating too.

He says...

"I am a Coastal inspector, or something to that effect I didn't pay much attention when he said it, and I believe all sharks are illegal to keep.

Me - Uh, no they are very legal.

Him - You should double check that and I am going to report it.

Me - I think you should double check it, I've been fishing most of my life and I know they are legal to keep.

He walked over to the lifeguard tower and had them call it in to a supervisor.

I walked back to my kayak on the beach and the lifeguard came over to me to ask if I could wait around for the supervisor as this Coastal dude reported that I am keeping an illegal fish. So I said sure, happy too, how long will it be? He said should only be about 5 minutes. Okay, no problem. After about 10 minutes they never showed up and the lifeguard waved me to go ahead and leave. He just took my name and number down just in case.

Anyone ever hear of such a person? Obviously not with DFW as he was not very educated in what is legal or illegal.

I keep the current regulations bookmarked on my phone for quick access. I like the color codes for seasons as well. https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/...g-Map/southern

That link covers my region but they have one for all...

Anyone that says, "I believe" is unsure and obviously not experienced... I hate when people try to enforce things they are unsure about.

Shouldn't have to show him nothing but probably would save time and shut him up quicker to show anyone who challenges you current regs. I have encountered the DFW a few times at the launch and they are pretty cool and have been logging data probably for the greater good. Most of them seem stoked on catches especially some of the bigger models brought in