Fished this morning at San Clemente pier. Very obvious that lobster season is open. The pier between the restroom and snack bar was littered with trash left behind by people chasing lobster and fishing. Lots of plastic ties used and unused scattered around the pier. Along with miscellaneous paper trash, cigarette butts, lots of fishing line, bundles of seaweed, and several sabiki's abandoned in the middle of the pier. These sabiki's are hazardous to birds, people walking and jogging, children, etc!
The most obvious and very lasting proof of lobster season - four brand new nylon ropes still tied to the railings and wrapped around pilings! The nets lost until divers retrieve them. The lost nets and nylon ropes are a nuisance for fishermen.
Enough of the rant. I caught and released two Walleye Perch, a Sargo, a short White Seabass, and a few Topsmelt for bait. The perch and Sargo hit on mussel. The WS went after a whole anchovy. A very slow bite as the seasons change.
Positive note. I did meet a young man who brought his three year old son to fish. I gave them some shrimp to use as bait. They caught several Topsmelt and were very excited.
The young man told me he used to be a lifeguard at San Clemente beach and earned " Lifeguard of the Year" in 2007 and 2008! His exact words, " I love this pier!". Now he is introducing his son, the next generation of fishermen, to a place that he loves. Awesome!
I am so glad that I cleaned up the pier before he and his family arrived to enjoy it, and make new family memories.
We can't stop inconsiderate people. But, we can take action that is in the best interest of the general public. Keeping our piers safe and clean is important.
Good luck everyone!
The most obvious and very lasting proof of lobster season - four brand new nylon ropes still tied to the railings and wrapped around pilings! The nets lost until divers retrieve them. The lost nets and nylon ropes are a nuisance for fishermen.
Enough of the rant. I caught and released two Walleye Perch, a Sargo, a short White Seabass, and a few Topsmelt for bait. The perch and Sargo hit on mussel. The WS went after a whole anchovy. A very slow bite as the seasons change.
Positive note. I did meet a young man who brought his three year old son to fish. I gave them some shrimp to use as bait. They caught several Topsmelt and were very excited.
The young man told me he used to be a lifeguard at San Clemente beach and earned " Lifeguard of the Year" in 2007 and 2008! His exact words, " I love this pier!". Now he is introducing his son, the next generation of fishermen, to a place that he loves. Awesome!
I am so glad that I cleaned up the pier before he and his family arrived to enjoy it, and make new family memories.
We can't stop inconsiderate people. But, we can take action that is in the best interest of the general public. Keeping our piers safe and clean is important.
Good luck everyone!
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