Reminder: Time for a new license!

[Papasequoia]

I almost forgot. Remembered on the drive up. Stopped at one fly shop that was out. They directed me to Kmart. Instead I went to another fly shop which had a sign on the door saying "back at 11." So, walked down the street to a sporting goods store and got one. Stuck it in my wallet, forgot about it and went to the river and fished all day, proudly displaying my 2008 license. Doh! At least I had it with me. Of course, as we know from Dave's experience last year on the Kings, that doesn't always work out either. Don't let this happen to you, ladies and gentlemen! Get your license today if you haven't already AND put it into whatever you use to display it. Just a friendly public service announcement from your local absent-minded professor.

[Sasha]

Man I picked up the couple I wanted to get right away a few weeks ago. Can you still pick them up early in CA???

[darrin terry]

Yes Sasha, you can. I got mine about a week before Chirstmas.

[Sasha]

Yes Sasha, you can. I got mine about a week before Chirstmas.

I remember getting mine (when I lived out there) as a "stocking stuffer" for Christmas.

[midger]

LICENSE!! I don't need no stinkin' LICENSE. I only fish with bait.

[rayfound]

Don't get me started on the display requirement. This is the only place I know of with that law. Bugs me that I am assumed guilty unless I display my innocence.

And $40+ for a license that doesn't allow me to fish in the ocean? (I think the saltwater stamp is a hefty $10 this year)

But Yeah, I got my Lic. for Christmas

[Rob909]

I just got mine today .

What's with the new bigger size

Now I wouldn't be surprised to see new bigger size license holders on display soon .


Rob

[rayfound]

I just got mine today .

What's with the new bigger size

Now I wouldn't be surprised to see new bigger size license holders on display soon .


Rob

Its an economic stimulus program.

[darrin terry]

more for your money.

[Rockstar Fisherman]

Must you remind me........ I'll happily buy a new one before I hit the water next time...

It is a good reminder, I swear I'm only 25 but the years go by so quick now that I forget about things like this.

[Hammer]

We lucked out in Colorado this year. They are switching from a Jan-Dec calendar to a Apr-Mar calendar. They let us use the 2008 license until March 31, 2009 so we got 15 months out of it.
And....... we don't have to display it while we are fishing. And...there is big fish. And...lots of water. And...Wyoming is right above us. And...we've got Joel...
There's plenty of room out here for y'all.

[buggravy]

I just got mine today .

What's with the new bigger size

Now I wouldn't be surprised to see new bigger size license holders on display soon .


Rob

I just got mine today, and asked about an appropriate sized holder, which was not to be had. The sales person said they no longer have to be displayed. Can anyone corroborate this?

[midger]

Matt,
According to the dfg site, they are wrong about wearing it so it shows. I took this directly from the Frequently asked questions:

Q: Do I have to wear my fishing license?
A: Yes. Every person, while engaged in taking any fish, amphibian or reptile, shall display their valid sport fishing license by attaching it to their outer clothing at or above the waistline so that it is plainly visible, except when diving as provided in Section 7145 of the Fish and Game Code (Section 700, Title 14, of the California Code of Regulations (CCR).