Hey Elias, you gunna try out one of them old town power kayaks? That spot lock seems pretty nice

She was being nice to you and was on your side! Coastie the Commie almost tax cited you there. Now be a good subject and get your flares.

Thought same at first but at time of safety stop she claiming EVF was 3.1 off shore. If she can prove, she 's "clear" to issue summons, as EVF said as much, needs to be within 3. What I didn't understand is why the "no" on permission to fish the wrecks inside 3 that EVF asked about (2.1, 2.5). That should have been a yes by the regs, but Coastie could have preferenced with its ok but really prefer you to just have the flares. When she said no to fishing inside 3 without the flares she wasn't being nice, she was being wrong. All for service, safety and compliance but get your sh!t straight darling.

I use the orion waterproof marine flares. You can get them at walmart, bass pro, cabelas, etc. Found some that were 12 years old in my old sea pro and they worked perfect still. Def a trustworthy brand. The coast guard can be pricks but for good reason, they are just looking out for you.

I've got a three-pack of the Orion flares that I keep in a dry box. They'll survive a dunking, and will work if you need to fire them while hanging on the side of the 'yak... or floating along in your PFD.

As a fellow yak fisherman, I tried looking up that code and I can’t find it. Please post a reference link.

makofshrmn 33cfr175.115 But read the entire cite because some sections reference other sections

Different rules in different states

saltwater angling true but federal law applies no matter what the state says. Even if the state requires VDS no matter where you are in state waters - the CG can only enforce the federal standard no state law

Yea,your an expert. Stfu jackass.

woman with authority..

@@chronicawareness9986 None of her male crew members spoke up . Guess she's " The boss " .

@@bill3641 lol yea

Because she was a she. What planet are you from, standard practice in USA.

@@chronicawareness9986 woman in the military with authority! Had WMs(woman Marines) like that in the Marine Corps. Just hearing her voice reminded me of it.

Yeah he made her day

@@surfrat8884 Hey guys come on. As with any population, you'll get individuals who might be a tad over the top or had a bad day. However, the coasties are there for law enforcement and you. If the day comes when you send a "mayday", you'll be happy that they respond. Let's just cooperate and move on.

Gary M just like cops definitely have a duty to protect the public. (They don’t, multiple court cases prove this)

Just to be clear, I’m not teasing the Coast Guard, they rock. I’m teasing that one person who got caught on camera being...well...saying what she said, and how she said it. I’d bet she’s awesome most of the time and it was “one of those moments” she would never want to be a part of a performance review. I’ve never needed the CG, but absolutely rely on the knowledge that they will brave the worst conditions that Mother Nature can dish out...especially when we foolishly blast through the Oregon Inlet with a Small Craft Advisory in effect, or run personal watercraft over to the Bahamas, or go to the back side of Catalina to hunt lobsters when SwellWatch shows a big purple blob headed our way from the Southern Hemisphere. We don’t always make the wisest choices, but they’ve always got our backs, so Thank You to all who serve.🤙

Oh, and YES I’m going to get a couple flares from West Marine, seal them in a foodsaver bag, and toss them in my yak sack gear bag. Tip, write the expiration date in BIG black sharpie so you don’t a) get hassled or b) shitouttaluck when/if you actually need the flares. Also, snip one side of the bag just a wee bit and maybe put blue tape there so you have a quick-tear spot in an emergency (those bags are tough). The tape keeps it from ripping open by accident and shows you right where to rip too, which is a big deal in low light conditions.

I was in the Coast Guard. I'm a veteran now and I had to deal with people like her.

I know! I was wondering why he even asked?

Lol!

That's what we call a "crooked" officer. The law is the law, officer, not you!

$1.5 trillion destroyed in the market that nobody specific really even received in less than an hour from the us gov. Actual taxpayers and more than 300 mil citizens/taxpayers/voters: That’ll be about $0.08 trillion for you

@@Flagrant_Violations LOL your math is quite flawed. try it again.

Kevn Peppel - since he is not required to carry VDS wether they are expired or not doesn't matter as a matter of compliance; however being good and serviceable is always the key

He is required to carry serviceable VDS. What I'm aware of is within two miles in inland waters you don't need them and anytime you go offshore.

Kevin Maguire Kevin - he is not required to carry VDS, he is a manually propelled vessel it is exempt from the requirement where VDS is required during the day time. The two mile requirement is very often misinterpreted, especially by officers, the two mile applies to a vessel operating in coastal waters, coastal waters can included water that are consider inland. The 2 mile references the opening or shore to shore distance of an inlet or entrance to a body of water considered to be coastal. So basically when a vessel enters the ocean (unless exempt) VDS is required its inward from the ocean that confused people and officers too because you could be in a bay or harbor that requires VDS because shore to shore is greater than 2 miles, but if you pass an area where shore to shore is less then 2 miles VDS is no longer required no matter how large the body of water opens back up to (San Francisco bay is an great example). I was in CG for thirty years and an LE instructor for 13years teaching this exact subject matter. I don't wish to show but pass on information, those officers were incorrect in the application of VDS for that vessel as it was operating at that time. Thanks for your reply, it always great to have discussions, enjoy your weekend.

Ill look it up in the bojak

Kevin Maguire The old boarding officer job aid kit - section "d" for details lol Be safe out there buddy

Oh and with the bottom sweepers I would target Tautog. Hard to beat how good they are.

There are monsters everywhere…

Outrage Quitter yea she was a str8 up bitch, saying I’m trying to be nice. It’s like ok y wouldn’t I be nice, smh

Lol

No they work for the us government not you don’t get it confused, arguments will get you in trouble. I’d rather not get in an argument with men with guns 3 miles from shore where a simple lie will get them off scot free.

LOL look its a sovcit

Matt...Unfortunately in this country you can't issue a cease-and-desist that tells the government that under no circumstances are they to render you any assistance under any circumstances even if your life is in danger. You can't give that document to the hospitals, the emergency squads, police departments, the CG, etc. It would be nice if life saving organizations got to pick and choose what people they render aid to and how many taxpayer dollars they are going to waste on idiots. Unfortunately we don't live in that society. As a 24 year Coastie I had to order more than one boat crew into harm's way to save idiots and believe me I wished at times I could just ignore a Mayday!

@@obxkoastie8170 what mayday? There's no mayday here you stupid bootlicker.

@@rockspoon6528 So edgy.

Who needs flares when you can fish with dynamite!