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08-04-2011, 01:02 AM | #1 |
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Newport Beach, CA
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Needed gear for legal reasons?
Hey guys I live in Newport Beach, CA and I just got a pole spear. I was wondering if I need any other gear to spear some fish in the ocean at least 30 yards from shore. Do I need some kind of floating flag or a float line or anything like that for legal reasons?
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08-04-2011, 01:06 AM | #2 |
Glaucus guides my spear
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Age: 44
Posts: 921
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Re: Needed gear for legal reasons?
No other gear is required unless you are diving from a boat, in which case you are required to have a dive flag up. Having something on the surface that shows your location to passing boats/kayaks/SUPs is just good safety, but not legally required.
Going back to safety... you should have at the very least, a good sharp knife strapped to your arm or leg in case you get tangled while diving and are unable to reach the surface. |
08-04-2011, 01:20 AM | #3 |
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Newport Beach, CA
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Re: Needed gear for legal reasons?
Thank you very much.
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08-04-2011, 01:38 AM | #4 |
Eric
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Huntington Beach
Age: 38
Posts: 345
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Re: Needed gear for legal reasons?
-Fishing license w/in 500 yards from point of entry.
-Cover for tip on the way to the water. -I would take a buoy/flag anytime diving there on a weekend or holiday. |
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