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captnblood34 · 06-26-2013, 04:16 PM

That angel shark in the back of your truck appears to be an angel shark and not a "shovel nose" guitar fish.

Cadillyak · 06-26-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by captnblood34

That angel shark in the back of your truck appears to be an angel shark and not a "shovel nose" guitar fish.

After looking at a few pics, I'm torn. There were no teeth, and mouth was located under the fish but the blunt nose looks like an angel. I can totally see what you mean. Thanks to all for the kind words. Had a great bday and a halibut dinner for myself the wife and little ones. All in all a really good day.

Aaron&Julie · 06-26-2013, 09:14 PM

They post a size limit for a reason. At least one chance at procreation during a fishes life cycle. Nice haul, good eats, and congratulations.

Cadillyak · 06-26-2013, 09:27 PM

Indeed. I hooked several that taped out at 20-21 1/2. Just glad I didn't sink a gaff in them. The three I did gaff were no doubt 22+. I did come close at 22 3/4 but all is good. Just need to catch 30+'s now so there's no ?'s

Aaron&Julie · 06-26-2013, 11:02 PM

Here, here, Cadillyak. But, I think most kayak fishermen/women, or non-kayak people would say, don't sink a gaff into a fish if you have doubts as to whether it's rather close to being legal. As in, you should truly believe it is 25 inches or greater. 23" is too close for such a valuable resource. No worries, but keep it in mind, that 22.5, 23, or even a 24 incher, you DON'T stick the gaff in, as it will be 8lbs the next time you catch it. Besides, and ESPECIALLY, when fishing for 'buts, you are supposed to have a net. Actually, at all times, you are, but, the DFG will probably cut you some slack in open waters, like La Jolla. Food for thought. Tight lines, and go catch some more. We'll probably see you off of L.J. someday.
Aaron

Baja_Traveler · 06-27-2013, 06:23 AM

In high school I made a hobby of wading the flats down at the entrance to Fiesta Island bowfishing stingrays and such. One day I shot a nice shovelnose and brought it home. All the meat is in the tail, and it yielded really nice steaks. I put them in the smoker and they came out looking beautiful, but the meat was so oily it was near inedible. The taste was good, but the oil was just too much to overcome. Maybe if your chef friend worked up a brine to soak the meat in and leach out most of the oil it would be a really good tasting fish.

mtnbykr2 · 06-27-2013, 07:25 AM

A freezer full is a freezer full, congrats on what sounds like a great day...

06-26-2013, 09:14 PM	#3
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	WTG They post a size limit for a reason. At least one chance at procreation during a fishes life cycle. Nice haul, good eats, and congratulations. __________________ "Never say die"

06-26-2013, 11:02 PM	#5
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	No tickets, please Here, here, Cadillyak. But, I think most kayak fishermen/women, or non-kayak people would say, don't sink a gaff into a fish if you have doubts as to whether it's rather close to being legal. As in, you should truly believe it is 25 inches or greater. 23" is too close for such a valuable resource. No worries, but keep it in mind, that 22.5, 23, or even a 24 incher, you DON'T stick the gaff in, as it will be 8lbs the next time you catch it. Besides, and ESPECIALLY, when fishing for 'buts, you are supposed to have a net. Actually, at all times, you are, but, the DFG will probably cut you some slack in open waters, like La Jolla. Food for thought. Tight lines, and go catch some more. We'll probably see you off of L.J. someday. Aaron __________________ "Never say die" Last edited by Aaron&Julie; 06-27-2013 at 07:42 AM.

06-27-2013, 07:25 AM	#7
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	A freezer full is a freezer full, congrats on what sounds like a great day... __________________

06-26-2013, 04:16 PM	#1
captnblood34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Otay Posts: 704	That angel shark in the back of your truck appears to be an angel shark and not a "shovel nose" guitar fish.

06-26-2013, 09:27 PM	#4
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Indeed. I hooked several that taped out at 20-21 1/2. Just glad I didn't sink a gaff in them. The three I did gaff were no doubt 22+. I did come close at 22 3/4 but all is good. Just need to catch 30+'s now so there's no ?'s

06-27-2013, 06:23 AM	#6
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	In high school I made a hobby of wading the flats down at the entrance to Fiesta Island bowfishing stingrays and such. One day I shot a nice shovelnose and brought it home. All the meat is in the tail, and it yielded really nice steaks. I put them in the smoker and they came out looking beautiful, but the meat was so oily it was near inedible. The taste was good, but the oil was just too much to overcome. Maybe if your chef friend worked up a brine to soak the meat in and leach out most of the oil it would be a really good tasting fish.