How many today

[Whiteboy]

Just kinda of curious how many fish we are actually taking from LA jolla. How many have you caught this season? Between me and my buddies we have caught over 25 since the 18th of July. (My first trip out in la jolla ever) I now have 18 I've caught in 8 trips. What about everyone else?

[Dannowar]

Kinda glad you discovered la jolla during the best year in 20 eh?

[chris138]

Sounds like it's time for you to go into catch and release mode.

[Whiteboy]

I am trying to catch one or two a trip but last two times I kept my two. Waiting for buddies to catch theirs and I get other. The other day I wanted 2 got them. They were 20 and 25 lbs. Then I caught a 30+ being the biggest fish I've ever caught I wasn't letting him go. Then it happened again another larger yellowtail. 43 and 45 inches. I just stopped fishing after that but sitting on water watching people fish isn't easy to do. I have been pratcing hand catching them. The last 12 I've caught without gaff. Almost good enough to c&r. No point in releasing a bleeding fish.

[Murray]

No luck outside yesterday. Should have stayed inside with you guys. Felt pretty quiet outside with little signs of fish. I am 3 for 5 trips but will be out next week ready to reload the fridg. Just finished Tuesday's catch so will need to get with it early next week. Takes me a day or two to recover. Like fishing mid week. Lots of cars etc at launch when returning yesterday. Backed in again and happy to report all went well. If you are having problems landing, give it a try. Just be sure to keep bow into waves and all should be good. Got a little sideways yesterday but paddled hard to correct and good to go.

[taggermike]

I've caught 8 yt in LJ this year. Kept 6 n released 2. Mike

[Whiteboy]

Originally Posted by Murray

No luck outside yesterday. Should have stayed inside with you guys. Felt pretty quiet outside with little signs of fish. I am 3 for 5 trips but will be out next week ready to reload the fridg. Just finished Tuesday's catch so will need to get with it early next week. Takes me a day or two to recover. Like fishing mid week. Lots of cars etc at launch when returning yesterday. Backed in again and happy to report all went well. If you are having problems landing, give it a try. Just be sure to keep bow into waves and all should be good. Got a little sideways yesterday but paddled hard to correct and good to go.

Your always welcome to stick with us. We ended up on a hot spot. 77 degrees and tuna within a mile of shore. Saw them yesterday. Dolphins in hot pursuit.

[dos ballenas]

Originally Posted by Whiteboy

I am trying to catch one or two a trip but last two times I kept my two. Waiting for buddies to catch theirs and I get other. The other day I wanted 2 got them. They were 20 and 25 lbs. Then I caught a 30+ being the biggest fish I've ever caught I wasn't letting him go. Then it happened again another larger yellowtail. 43 and 45 inches. I just stopped fishing after that but sitting on water watching people fish isn't easy to do. I have been pratcing hand catching them. The last 12 I've caught without gaff. Almost good enough to c&r. No point in releasing a bleeding fish.

I beg to differ. Fish are quite resilient and able to recover from most injuries, including severe injuries such as shark bites, missed gaffs, missed speargun shots, etc.

In New Zealand there is a tag and release program for yellowtail, or king fish as they call them down there. To tag the fish they gaff it, bring it on board, insert a plastic tag, then release the fish. Lots of these fish are then re-caught months to years later after completely recovering from being gaffed and tagged.....

Yellowtail are a very tough fish. I'm sure most "bleeding" yellows would recover and survive if released. Just make sure you don't release a tired yellowtail when there is a dog around....

[makobob]

My buddy Ross down in Asuncion has had a great year, I am sure he has released over 100 Yellows over 15 pounds this year and all caught on the iron... He did however keep 3 or 4 for the dinner table. Tight lines.

[Whiteboy]

Originally Posted by dos ballenas

I beg to differ. Fish are quite resilient and able to recover from most injuries, including severe injuries such as shark bites, missed gaffs, missed speargun shots, etc.

In New Zealand there is a tag and release program for yellowtail, or king fish as they call them down there. To tag the fish they gaff it, bring it on board, insert a plastic tag, then release the fish. Lots of these fish are then re-caught months to years later after completely recovering from being gaffed and tagged.....

Yellowtail are a very tough fish. I'm sure most "bleeding" yellows would recover and survive if released. Just make sure you don't release a tired yellowtail when there is a dog around....

There's always dogs around. As far as catch and release goes who is conducting this study I'd love to read it. I find it hard to believe that they have a high survival rate. I have only caught one with physical damage and have seen and caught a lot of fish Lately. I'd say over 100 from LA jolla alone. Only one was injured and that I think was done when sea dog grabbed my fish. Got him back somehow with 4 gashes. So as far as resiliency I would have to see the study myself before I believe it. And my hand is competely rashed up from hand landing these fish the last few trips. It's not an easy idea getting them in fast without wearing them out too bad and getting the hook out without killing them. But I will be releasing anything under 30 lbs from now on. Unless I'm out at home.