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...don't ruin a good thing because the people from NY, Jersey and Mass have already been trying.
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You mean I haven't succeeded yet?
...dang, and I been trying REEL hard too.
My .02 -
We lost left side access years back, and I can see us losing right side access SOON. There are many factors that work against that spot.
#1. This is Newport we're talking about here, so as a whole...I believe the community DOES NOT like seeing large fishing crowds. For one, the more people you have, the more likely you'll have litterers mixed in. I think the large crowd is a strong factor...to most residents, it's UGLY all by itself.
#2. The fact that the majority of the
squidders are not residents of Newport. This is also a BIG deal in their eyes. If we're NOT there to spend money, then we're just there to make it ugly...so GET OUT!!
#3. Squid!!...Unfortunately, most people don't wait for the volcano to
ERUPT,...so the end result is....a VERY DIRTY looking bridge with Ink EVERYWHERE. This is a very sore sight indeed...and with this bridge being a "tourist" attraction...(not the bridge, but taking a leisurely stroll on it)...it definately makes things difficult on the fisherperson and even worse for the bridge. It don't rain enough to keep it clean.
#4. Parking!...when the squid are present, Parking is rediculous...doubleparking, taking 2 spaces, parking in Non-parking areas, people asleep in their cars waiting for the "wake up call" because the squid have arrived. Yes, this is also a big problem. Families will stay a week at a time just waiting for that right moment when they show up, they even use large generators in the cove to attract the squid.
...all this adds up. This also wears the residents thin.
#5. Walking in the street while cars are passing. I see ALOT of fisherpeople who think they have the right of way, instead of waiting for the car to pass...they try to beat the car to the punch. I've seen many tangles due to this...and even injuries.
I'm surprised people are still allowed to fish it, to be honest with ya...especially with the new project just about completed. There are many places to find squid in the Bay....you just need to try. Some places are better than others sure, but if your just looking for a meal...or a few bait-bags...or fresh bait for the following day, you can stay away from the crowds and do just fine. I have to agree with you though, there are many lurkers looking for a free ride...and some of those lurkers are irresponsible, litter-bugs and law-breakers. I don't think PMs are the best way, because you really never know WHO your telling. Best thing is, if you think someone knows alot about something you want to learn or try, Pm them to arrange a get-together. If when you meet them, you belive them to be honest, law-abiding and sincere folk...then give them some memories to remember. If you think they're NOT, then take them to Newport Beach and try squidding from the surf for a few hours and tell them...."don't worry, the squid will show up sooner or later"..."and don't worry, you can still catch squid with all that weed on the jig"...