WSB release 3/12/2016

[Mahigeer]

I was delayed arriving at the event, due to traffic block at Hermosa. There was a Saint Patrick’s Parade and I had to back track along many others to go around it.
Finally when I arrived around 11:30 AM, the tank was being filled.


1-Lots of volunteers as well as some spectators were at hand during the release of the fish.
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2-This tank was used to transport the fish from the pools to the marina.
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3-The fish was netted in the pool….
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4-Then handed out to another person…….
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5-The fish then was dumped quickly in the tank. One person was in charge of a counter, so no more than 600 or so fish would be in the tank.
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The tank then was driven to the marina, and a large pipe was connected to the tank. There was a 2” hose connected to a pump to put sea water in the
tank to push the fish out. However, there was a problem with the pump, which caused a long delay in release.

6-Some of the volunteers who are on BWE website. Rich Ford (far right) is the head of this program who maintains this operation.
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Finally the fish was released and we went back to fill the tank again. After that an electric pump was used and no more time was wasted.


7-The chute had an opening so the fish could be seen going down the pipe.
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8-Freeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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9-Someone was using a very fancy underwater camera to capture the release.
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10-After the third load drop, this container was used to release the last batch. Some also were released by using five gallon buckets.
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We were done about 5:00 PM or so. Tony was there the whole time working hard and recording the event.

11-Surf was really active. The Hermosa pier is in the far distance.
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12-After the last fish were released; I was invited to the Yacht Club by a generous volunteer for a drink. Looking north at the Kings Harbor Jetty.
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[ful-rac]

Afterwards I went to the yacht club too but there was nobody around when I got there...:confused: looks like I should have checked upstairs...oh well

[Mahigeer]

Afterwards I went to the yacht club too but there was nobody around when I got there...:confused: looks like I should have checked upstairs...oh well


I wanted to call you, but did not have your number. I kept looking for you.

I think there was another place closer to the "pool" then John drove me to the one at the foot of the Jetty.

[acorad]

Saw this on the news last night!

Andy

[jorluivil]

I was only able to stick around for two dumps of fish. It was nice to see some new and regular faces in the crowd.

[kayakfisherman]

Thanks to everyone who volunteered their time for
such an important event. Thanks for the great pictures
and write up.

[Mahigeer]

Thank you everyone.

[Harry Hill]

if the did that at Silverwood Lake the stripers would be sitting under the pipe with their mouths open.

Great job guys, hopefully next time I'll be able to help.