Sonoma Coast Nonstop Lingcod and Rockfish Action

[@JMag1]

Even bananas cant stop Moo from catching fish.

[@forkmonkey]

The bananas summoned the game wardens though. Lucky they didn't summon the landlord.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I don't have the statistics but it feels like I catch more fish with bananas on board LOL

[@SeaKnight]

Great video, thanks for sharing using our reel. Love from SeaKnight Fishing❤❤

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks

[@Side85Winder]

I find it wild that they can open and touch your stuff without you being present. I like how she gave the speach about putting the hatch back on but half assed putting the straps back on. They did seem nice though just doing their job.

[@emitchell6730]

Lings and rock fish!!! We just moved out of state. Like out in the desert!! I gave away all my snares and some gear. Not my rods or reels! If I make it back to Calif. I will take a party boat out or go to the pier!! My kingdom for some fresh Ling!! What a perfect day Moo!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks. Hope you come back soon for some saltwater therapy

[@fishon2602]

Looks like Warden Tiffany's back in action...😮

[@lordzenchi]

Very interesting ending to the video... personally, I have had more positive interactions with game wardens/park rangers than negative ones. It's always a good idea to know the rules/laws so you don't get screwed over...

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Yeah same here. Most of the interaction I have with the wardens are good.

[@TedSpider2023]

Looks like a nice time! And the warden was super thoughtful, training that other guy about making sure they don't make a sinking situation for a kayaker. I guess I missed what someone said you got busted for a banana? How's that something? And yeah, they probably shouldn't have touched the equipment.

[@salaboytes6918]

Congrats on your fishing 🎣 adventure 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🐟🐟🦈🦈🐬🐬🎣🎣🎣🎣👍👍👍👍

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks you

Keeping it tight Moomoo! You are a good waterman and making them warden YT famous too doing unattended inspection! A no-no in my neck of the woods. Even handling my catch and gear, they should be respectful than they did on yours.

[@hansemcito]

actually id be really interested to know about how this works in california. id be very surprised if a warden can do that but maybe im wrong? anyone comment here as to the powers/rights in this situation?

@@hansemcito The video involving the wardens was obviously cut, so we can just speculate. Maybe they informed that dude (his friend) standing on the right or even Moomoo himself. But in my state (NJ), during initial contact the wardens only ask for the owner to "show this, open that, etc". They know enough not to touch personal properties and caught fish even if they suspect false bottoms and other shenanigans. They can only ask, but not reach in; that's why we usually lay bare all catch for easy measurement. If they find a possible violation, they only touch what's involved and nothing else.. That warden playing with that rod is a no-no in my state. Even if they want to inspect an illegal type of hook, it's easy to see without handling it... And how the lady handled the dead caught fish?! Oh my god, it will lead to a supervisor being called here in NJ. Dead fish is easily bruised.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I did talk to them when I was walking up to the parking lot. They asked me if my kayak is at the beach and I said yes but I never gave them consent to search my kayak without my presence. I don't really care about them opening my hatch and searching for my fish but I'm not happy with how they handled my fishing rod. I edited out the worst of it.

[@hansemcito]

@@MooMooOutdoors i appreciate you replying and clarifying things. i think its important because i basically respect the work that CDFW do. i dont think people like you and i would react with craziness to this, but many other just might. as follow up, it would still be good to know if they can search like that without consent and if not, maybe you can kindly let them know about this video and the stuff you edited out. they can use the feedback to improve their training and behavior.

[@Gator805]

I grew up in Goleta. Lived in Morro Bay. That looks like the coastline up there

[@shotgunaaron]

Good stuff Moo 🤙

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks Aaron

[@fishingexpectations]

Lookin sharp! Love those glassy days...

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks Mark. I need some butt love LOL

[@danielramos7394]

Dude, you were on fire 🔥! Nice seeing you at your happy place. Hey is there a boat ramp near there? Banana 🍌 you live dangerous! Trovy buster!!!!!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Bodega Bay is the closest one.

[@danielramos7394]

@@MooMooOutdoors hey how far is it on water to your happy place for fishing lings

[@F-N-C]

Dang just going through your kayak when your not even there.. Thats cali for ya

[@elnegrogranblanco]

You can get them written up for that. Those two are notorious for Targeting certain races.

[@F-N-C]

@@elnegrogranblanco for sure

[@christophersharp7198]

Yeah, almost seems like an illegal search, especially when it looks like they tried to "cover up" the fact that they went through stuff...

[@elnegrogranblanco]

@@christophersharp7198 it was. I used and won on case like this last year

[@dogsense3773]

​@@elnegrogranblancoThere's a reason, was a park ranger 24 years, if red cars run stop signs you watch for red cars

[@mikeskaggs3763]

Nice...where are you launching from?

[@skikid00]

LOL...Bananas are my go to breakfast on the water as well. Usually do much better with bananas on my kayak.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I know right?

[@kingslew1866]

Nice haul Moo!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@ahhdat]

Great day out on the water. Them Game Warden don't play🤣😂.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

LOL

[@JoSt5646]

Dude. Your legs dangling in the water. Do you hear the Jaws music playing - not even cross your mind for a second? 👀

[@MooMooOutdoors]

LOL no

[@rc3443]

enough protein for the week ahead, nice

[@MooMooOutdoors]

For Sure. Thanks

[@MrGronito]

Excellent day with friends visiting jajajaja nice,, saludos desde Chile

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thank you

[@slacktide_angler]

Great haul and video as always. I do have to say, while it’s possible other interactions didn’t make the edit, I wouldn’t be cool with the unattended check by CDFW. Not that I wouldn’t consent, but more so I don’t want them handling and near tripping on my expensive gear. Is this normal?

The part involving the wardens was obviously cut, so we can just speculate. Maybe they informed that dude (his friend) standing on the right or even Moomoo himself. But in my state (NJ), during initial contact the wardens only ask for the owner to "show this, open that, etc". They know enough not to touch personal properties and caught fish even if they suspect false bottoms and other shenanigans. They can only ask, but not reach in; that's why we usually lay bare all catch for easy measurement. If they find a possible violation, they only touch what's involved and nothing else.. That warden playing with that rod is a no-no in my state. Even if they want to inspect an illegal type of hook, it's easy to see without handling it... And how the lady handled the dead caught fish?! Oh my god, it will lead to a supervisor being called here in NJ. Dead fish is easily bruised.

[@slacktide_angler]

Seems like F&G in your state of NJ has it right. Hard to find info and no longer being a California resident, I have no fishing license containing any fineprint to read. I have however found a couple of accounts stating that if they have reasonable suspicion that you are engaged in hunting or fishing, it automatically gives them right to search your boat, etc. I don't know what sort of wording is in the actual law but I wouldn't doubt there's nothing that would require them to be "respectful" of property or to warn you of their impending search. Kind of a shame because while all the wardens I've ever met have been cool, there would be no doubt some bad actors that might show unneeded force simply because there's no law that requires them to have "tact". Knowing this, next time I bring my kayak to California while visiting family.. If I leave my gear unattended, I'll secure my gear, open hatches, make my catch easily accessible, etc. If I don't, then walk away and I find that a warden breaks a $400 rod while searching my kayak and he acts like he's not responsible, I'd be beyond livid.

@@slacktide_angler As for enforcement wise, there were a lot of changes for the past 6-7. In my opinion for the better since we have a lot of community members who are part of the different commissions, boards, etc... But it's getting harder and harder to catch fish because of pollution, high human population density, and the advent of we call "bucket brigades". So some of us who can afford it are going off shore and even on deeper water.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I did talk to them when I was walking up to the parking lot. They asked me if my kayak is at the beach and I said yes but I never gave them consent to search my kayak without my presence. I don't really care about them opening my hatch and searching for my fish but I'm not happy with how they handled my fishing rod. I edited out the worst of it.

[@arkster00]

Nice haul. I need to make the journey out there one of these days.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Yes you do

[@reelin_it_with_jake]

Wow…it’s good to see they are out checking, but just does not seem right to be checking inside the kayak when the owner of the kayak or vessel is not even present.

[@motherbrooks1250]

good to see em check i see a lot of poaching goin on

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

do you have proof or video.. you can call the hotline and report them..

[@motherbrooks1250]

@@josephsaeteurn9158 i wouldnt do that these days some folks need it to survive you never know their situation if selling for a profit and i knew about then yes otherwise i let the wardens do their jobs

[@500dollarjapanesetoaster8]

Nice haul!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thank you

[@jimlevoe2097]

I always enjoy watching your videos. Would have enjoyed seeing you catch a 40” ling

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thank you. I've been looking for that 40 inch ling for 10 years now LOL. One of these days

[@Koji-888]

Makes me nervous you don’t use a rod holder. 😱

Moomoo is a good man... But the part involving the wardens seems was cut, so we can just speculate. Maybe they informed that dude (his friend) standing on the right or even Moomoo himself. But in my state (NJ), during initial contact the wardens only ask for the owner to "show this, open that, etc". They know enough not to touch personal properties and caught fish even if they suspect false bottoms and other shenanigans. They can only ask, but not reach in; that's why we usually lay bare all catch for easy measurement. If they find a possible violation, they only touch what's involved and nothing else cause they only need one violation to ruin your day. That warden handling the rod is a no-no in my state. Even if they want to inspect an illegal type of hook, it's easy to see without handling it... And how the lady handled the dead caught fish?! Oh my god, it will lead to a supervisor being called here in NJ. Dead fish is easily bruised. It's hard enough catch these and NJ wardens/ police know enough not to mess with precious fish and expensive gear.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I did talk to them when I was walking up to the parking lot. They asked me if my kayak is at the beach and I said yes but I never gave them consent to search my kayak without my presence. I don't really care about them opening my hatch and searching for my fish but I'm not happy with how they handled my fishing rod. I edited out the worst of it.

[@reapergrim76]

I can't believe you were busted for having a banana! 😮

[@MooMooOutdoors]

LOL

[@stevet8121]

The wardens checked me out one day on the water. They opened the back hatch of my Hobie Outback. I made sure they closed it properly. That could be dangerous.

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

i dont understand checking out on the water unless they were watching you from a distance with their zoomed in binoculars and noticed illegal catches. i dont think i have ever been check on my kayak on the water.. its always on shore

[@stevet8121]

@@josephsaeteurn9158 It's pretty common on Humboldt Bay. They run around checking for fishing licenses mostly but check your catch too.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Yeah checking on the water is pretty common in certain area.

[@ehumaui4087]

I want to be out there so bad. Dr says no for now

[@MooMooOutdoors]

When?

[@ehumaui4087]

@@MooMooOutdoors 2 more months. Looks.like crab season

[@kayakfishingcouple8866]

It would be best if you gave me more lessons for me to catch like you.😀

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Haha stop saying that

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

that place has the easiest launch.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Yup hehe

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

Did you saw them on your way to your car and you gave the thumbs up to check your catch? otherwise, i do not see why they cant wait because even if they check your catches, they still have to wait for you to check your license.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I did talk to them when I was walking up to the parking lot. They asked me if my kayak is at the beach and I said yes but I never gave them consent to search my kayak without my presence. I don't really care about them opening my hatch and searching for my fish but I'm not happy with how they handled my fishing rod. I edited out the worst of it.

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

@@MooMooOutdoors so did they just wait n wait at the beach for you to come back to check you license? i would politely ask them the question. i remember one time at big sur, we were check by DFG but he never search the kayak of the person who went to the car to get his wheelie. he waited for the person.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

@@josephsaeteurn9158 I show them my license when I met them on the way to the car.

[@fishing_4life_Kayak]

Does that area have parking for trailer

[@MooMooOutdoors]

There is an area where you can park a trailer but the are where you unload the kayak is pretty small and it will be pain in the butt to turn your vehicle around especially when there are other cars.

[@fishing_4life_Kayak]

Thank you cause I have a pro angler and a trailer

[@rikelmegarcia-u7q]

Why are they searching without consent….

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I did talk to them when I was walking up to the parking lot. They asked me if my kayak is at the beach and I said yes but I never gave them consent to search my kayak without my presence. I don't really care about them opening my hatch and searching for my fish but I'm not happy with how they handled my fishing rod. I edited out the worst of it.