Bloated Rock Cod

[Salty]

This is great! Thanks a million for taking the time to make the video. I haven't really targeted rockfish too much in the past, but with the new kayak I am. Generally I release 99.9% of all fish I catch. When I do, I always take the time to let them come out of shock before letting them go. Last thing I want is to let them go only to have them drift dizzily into the mouth of a sea lion... So I'll definitely be using this technique when I'm pulling stuff up from deeper water!

[daperrin]

Originally Posted by Salty

This is great! Thanks a million for taking the time to make the video. I haven't really targeted rockfish too much in the past, but with the new kayak I am. Generally I release 99.9% of all fish I catch. When I do, I always take the time to let them come out of shock before letting them go. Last thing I want is to let them go only to have them drift dizzily into the mouth of a sea lion... So I'll definitely be using this technique when I'm pulling stuff up from deeper water!

Good to hear. I have been wanting to do some rock fishing down there in La Jolla with that canyon so close to the launch area. You have a great place to practice your new skill.