Stodelle
11-18-2003, 09:06 PM
I will go on record for Kyle. I have been out with him and do know for a fact that he is not a rampant fish killer. We were "FREEDIVING" when Kyle, Rick-Dawg, and I went out. Kyle knows the ocean and dude was spotting kelp paddies while Rick and I were standing there with our fingers in our noses! Kyle has let many fish go and doesn't just kill everything he comes across. In fact, there are many people I know have gone out with Kyle and can vouch for him.
As for everyone who is popping off about him, check all the Fishkilla videos on this website. I don't want to start a Tupac-Biggie (East vs. West Coast thang), but a lot of those hogfish aren't being stalked, in fact some swim right up to the gun before being taken. My point......this is a spearfishing website! Fish can/will die, and we will post photos/stories accordingly since the bragging rights issue is promoted heavily on this site (ie. biggest fish, photo gallery, etc)
Many of us pride ourselves on the ability to be able to provide for ourselves and our families should the pre-packaged meats stop arriving in the grocery stores. I know for a fact that Kyle eats what he catches (I hate using the word "kills"). Fact is a sheepshead is edible. Should Kyle "accidentally break the law" (he knows now that the season is closed) that is on the DFG for not advertising the new regs and ensuring everybody knows what is current. Hoping that someone comes across the new regs on their website is really on them.
Like I've said in other posts, California DFG should copy Hawaii, if they are going to keep changing the regs. The DFG book does state that you must keep "the book" with you and follow those guidelines, but it is an annual book. In Hawaii, the books are published monthly to address any changes and specifically state you must have the current month's regs with you.
I am an ocean man. I swim in it, I play in it, I hunt in it, and I respect it. While I am not condoning any illegal actions (my 9 years as a Deputy proves that) I do think that everyone should familiarize themselves with all the facts before they start posting publicly, their opinions. When East coasters start posting about our rules, and our people, without knowing the full facts, it only creates animosity.
Perhaps, we should use this anger, and the time it takes to post comments about others, to shoot off emails to the DFG asking for a monthly, or bi-monthly publication. As long as DFG is going to be instilling these new regs according to various reports or studies, they need to inform the public through more than their website. Like I said, I pride myself on being law abiding, and I did not learn of the sheep head closing until I read it on this board.
Let's unite and not fight, and if we must fight, focus on those that have created the incident!!!
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Hey Kyle, I've sent you a couple of PM's w/ no reply. I have an underwater video unit with 2 huge strobes. Let's video the bugger to prove to these righteous bastards that you do love the sea!
As for everyone who is popping off about him, check all the Fishkilla videos on this website. I don't want to start a Tupac-Biggie (East vs. West Coast thang), but a lot of those hogfish aren't being stalked, in fact some swim right up to the gun before being taken. My point......this is a spearfishing website! Fish can/will die, and we will post photos/stories accordingly since the bragging rights issue is promoted heavily on this site (ie. biggest fish, photo gallery, etc)
Many of us pride ourselves on the ability to be able to provide for ourselves and our families should the pre-packaged meats stop arriving in the grocery stores. I know for a fact that Kyle eats what he catches (I hate using the word "kills"). Fact is a sheepshead is edible. Should Kyle "accidentally break the law" (he knows now that the season is closed) that is on the DFG for not advertising the new regs and ensuring everybody knows what is current. Hoping that someone comes across the new regs on their website is really on them.
Like I've said in other posts, California DFG should copy Hawaii, if they are going to keep changing the regs. The DFG book does state that you must keep "the book" with you and follow those guidelines, but it is an annual book. In Hawaii, the books are published monthly to address any changes and specifically state you must have the current month's regs with you.
I am an ocean man. I swim in it, I play in it, I hunt in it, and I respect it. While I am not condoning any illegal actions (my 9 years as a Deputy proves that) I do think that everyone should familiarize themselves with all the facts before they start posting publicly, their opinions. When East coasters start posting about our rules, and our people, without knowing the full facts, it only creates animosity.
Perhaps, we should use this anger, and the time it takes to post comments about others, to shoot off emails to the DFG asking for a monthly, or bi-monthly publication. As long as DFG is going to be instilling these new regs according to various reports or studies, they need to inform the public through more than their website. Like I said, I pride myself on being law abiding, and I did not learn of the sheep head closing until I read it on this board.
Let's unite and not fight, and if we must fight, focus on those that have created the incident!!!
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Hey Kyle, I've sent you a couple of PM's w/ no reply. I have an underwater video unit with 2 huge strobes. Let's video the bugger to prove to these righteous bastards that you do love the sea!