Sports

New sturgeon regs

  Question: What are some of the new sturgeon fishing regulation changes that went into effect Jan. 1? I’ve heard measurement methods, size limits and methods of take are a few of them. What’s new?

—Anonymous

  Answer: Sturgeon must now be measured by fork length, the straight-line distance from the tip of the head to the center of the tail. Tip of the head shall be the most anterior point on the fish with the mouth closed and the fish lying flat on its side (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 1.62, 5.80, and 27.90). Now no fish less than 40 inches fork length or greater than 60 inches fork length may be taken or possessed (CCR, Title 14, Sections 5.80 and 27.90).

  For methods of take, only one single barbless hook may be used on a line when taking sturgeon. Use of a snare to assist in landing or killing any sturgeon is prohibited. A snare is a flexible loop made from any material that can be tightened like a noose around any part of the fish (CCR, Title 14, Sections 5.80 and 27.90).

  For more information about the life history of white and green sturgeon, go to http://bit.ly/VayLU4.

    To learn more about the new sturgeon regulations, please go to http://bit.ly/10CIWmG.

Brady Rick leaps over his competition for the layup during the Trojans’ game against Maxwell on Jan. 11. Photo by James Wilson

James Wilson

  The Quincy Trojans (1-12) boys’ basketball team started its regular season Jan. 11 with a home game against the Maxwell Panthers (8-5). The Trojans led at the half but were ultimately outscored to lose the game 67-61.

  “What was most frustrating was the missed opportunities,” said Quincy’s coach, Howard Hughes. “However, it was a good game to build off of.”

  Quincy led the majority of the first half with Maxwell occasionally catching up to tie the game. Quincy went into the half with a 31-28 lead.

Participants in last year’s Historic Longboard Revival Series huddle up for a picture during the races. The revival series continues in 2013, with races scheduled for the third Sunday of January, February and March. Photos courtesy Lisa Kelly

James Wilson

  This year’s world-famous Historic Longboard Revival Series starts this Sunday, Jan. 20. The races, adored by history lovers from around the nation, take place the third Sunday of January, February and March, conditions permitting.

  Racers dress up in mid-19th-century garb and slide down the hill on oversized wooden skis. The history behind downhill skiing in Plumas County is extremely rich, and therefore suitable to be celebrated in this historic fashion.

  In the past, certain races were canceled due to weather conditions (or, rather, a lack thereof), so it is suggested that potential visitors check plumasskiclub.org to ensure the races are still on.

Lobsters nooses

    Question: Is it legal to catch lobster with a noose? I want to make a sort of noose of PVC pipe and an elastic band (from the sling of a sling spear). This would not at all harm the lobster if caught in the noose.

—Anonymous

    Answer: No, this is not legal. The only approved methods for sport take of lobster are by hand or with hoop nets (California Code Regulations Title 14, section 29.80).