The nets guys got gear hung on were underwater with no floats - no real way to avoid them since you can not see them.Most likely these nets are illegally set - one reason for them being out of sight.The guys are poaching Rockfish.
Legal nets set by watermen are well marked and by law the netter must be within 2 miles of it.Some netters will drop two nets and work between them.They will run over and wave you off their nets- way too much money for them to risk you hitting it.
Best thing to do if you snag is to record the GPS #'s and call DNR or Coast Guard.You can make up a cheap snag hook from rebar and old 1/2'' rope and try to bring the net up to retrieve your gear.Be careful if it is rough out though.Put a milk jug on the old line so others can avoid it and DNR can find it easily.
Legal nets set by watermen are well marked and by law the netter must be within 2 miles of it.Some netters will drop two nets and work between them.They will run over and wave you off their nets- way too much money for them to risk you hitting it.
Best thing to do if you snag is to record the GPS #'s and call DNR or Coast Guard.You can make up a cheap snag hook from rebar and old 1/2'' rope and try to bring the net up to retrieve your gear.Be careful if it is rough out though.Put a milk jug on the old line so others can avoid it and DNR can find it easily.
