Turn in your WSB heads to Hubbs.

[SanDogSWO]

Please forgive my ignorance as a newbie. I just joined the forum as I've started my research on a first fishing kayak. What are stones in a WSB? I take it these are some sort of trophy, kind of like elk ivory, but what exactly are they?

[rastrev]

they have only received 2 hook & line caught wsb heads so far this year.

I know who turned in one of the other two Corey...

But Seriously, this is a good post, If we want to continue to enjoy these valuable natural resources, its important to support organizations like Hubbs. I felt guilty enough for removing one prespawn female from the gene pool this spring, I couldn't imagine not being responsible enough to turn in the head. If we as anglers can't do our part to help maintain our oceans, then the government will try to do it for us; thus the MLPA...

[Corey]

Originally Posted by SanDogSWO

Please forgive my ignorance as a newbie. I just joined the forum as I've started my research on a first fishing kayak. What are stones in a WSB? I take it these are some sort of trophy, kind of like elk ivory, but what exactly are they?

The "stones" are actually ooliths, which are calciferous growths in the head of the seabass. Many anglers collect them as a keepsake of their catch:

[Corey]

Bump. Don't forget the work Hubb's has been doing to help restore this fishery. Help them out & turn in your wsb heads. They want heads from any wsb caught from Pt Conception to Baja Sur. If you need a dropoff location outside of San Diego, call 619-226-3870 for info.