It looks like the Pangas might need to negotiate with the regatta between La Playa Principal and their various fishing sites. You got up much earlier than I did! It's already 10:30, and I'm still drinking coffee. On the other hand, I would have risen at any hour to go fishing with one of the trusted locals. The whole notion of rising early to go fishing brings back childhood memories of fishing with my dad, although being stuck in a boat -- especially in beautifully clear water -- is painful, even as an adult. I am much happier if I can physically be in/under the water, or paddling through it, and have no real interest in catching fish. Nevertheless, I like to eat fish, so I encourage others to catch their legal limits. Speaking of "legal," are there fishing regulations (size, number, etc.) these local fishermen must follow? I wonder. I doubt it. I don't remember seeing any enforcement in the market or on the beaches of Madera /Principal. And what about you... what are you allowed to keep? Probably no one's paying much attention to questions like this, but if we were fishing on Hood Canal the legal atmosphere would be much more electric. Actually, I think fishing in America -- being heavily regulated (complex) -- is the reason I don't fish. Just seems like too much trouble to sort through the Who, What, Why Where, When & How regulations. The 2015 Oregon Fishing Guide (which we supply at Multnomah Falls) is remarkably complex, and the printed rules can change mid-season. If you're not getting Fish & Game email updates (and reading them), you would never know if you're legal or not. Well... I'm obviously long-winded this morning. It seems that what has happened in the world of fishing also happens in politics, religion, economics, medicine, sports, recreation, and on and on, effectively leaving a bad taste. In contrast, the simplicity of life in Zihua may be one of the reasons you're drawn to the area.
It looks like the Pangas might need to negotiate with the regatta between La Playa Principal and their various fishing sites. You got up much earlier than I did! It's already 10:30, and I'm still drinking coffee. On the other hand, I would have risen at any hour to go fishing with one of the trusted locals. The whole notion of rising early to go fishing brings back childhood memories of fishing with my dad, although being stuck in a boat -- especially in beautifully clear water -- is painful, even as an adult. I am much happier if I can physically be in/under the water, or paddling through it, and have no real interest in catching fish. Nevertheless, I like to eat fish, so I encourage others to catch their legal limits. Speaking of "legal," are there fishing regulations (size, number, etc.) these local fishermen must follow? I wonder. I doubt it. I don't remember seeing any enforcement in the market or on the beaches of Madera /Principal. And what about you... what are you allowed to keep? Probably no one's paying much attention to questions like this, but if we were fishing on Hood Canal the legal atmosphere would be much more electric. Actually, I think fishing in America -- being heavily regulated (complex) -- is the reason I don't fish. Just seems like too much trouble to sort through the Who, What, Why Where, When & How regulations. The 2015 Oregon Fishing Guide (which we supply at Multnomah Falls) is remarkably complex, and the printed rules can change mid-season. If you're not getting Fish & Game email updates (and reading them), you would never know if you're legal or not. Well... I'm obviously long-winded this morning. It seems that what has happened in the world of fishing also happens in politics, religion, economics, medicine, sports, recreation, and on and on, effectively leaving a bad taste. In contrast, the simplicity of life in Zihua may be one of the reasons you're drawn to the area.
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