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LiquidSalt
10-31-2021, 03:52 PM
Caught this fish yesterday off Malibu. I've never seen one before and have not been able to ID. It was black and white. Closest I have found is a China Rockfish, which is black and yellow, but not even close pattern-wise. Any ideas?
MITCHELL
10-31-2021, 06:20 PM
Baby black seabass.
Saba Slayer
10-31-2021, 06:23 PM
Baby black seabass.
:cheers1:
tastes a lot like bald eagle or spotted owl...
LiquidSalt
10-31-2021, 07:18 PM
That's it! Thanks guys.
BenCantrell
11-01-2021, 05:19 AM
Yup, juvi giant sea bass. That white and black contrast is really cool!
JohnMckroidJr
11-01-2021, 11:51 AM
Yup, juvi giant sea bass. That white and black contrast is really cool!

Juvenile of most species are super colorful. That BSB is no exception. Were you able to add this one to your list, Ben?
BenCantrell
11-02-2021, 04:05 AM
Juvenile of most species are super colorful. That BSB is no exception. Were you able to add this one to your list, Ben?

Nope, no BSB, cowcod, or juvi GWS for me.