08-09-2010, 07:54 AM | #1 |
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Fish Identity
My saltwater escapades so far have left me dumbfounded. My last trip out into the kelp beds @ LJ for some fun left me wondering what I had caught. So after picking up the latest "Ca Ocean Sport fishing Regulations" from the DFG, I think I can finally say I caught 4 Sculpin, 2 Kelp bass, and what I believe was a young WSB. All fish were released, especially since I needed to study up on fish species and size limits. I gotta say, I've got some learning ahead of me. The wide variety of saltwater fish has surprised me! |
08-09-2010, 08:15 AM | #2 |
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i think you might want to get familiar with the sculpin, it's barbs are poisonous and can be very painful. but they are good to eat
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08-09-2010, 10:17 AM | #3 |
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Yes, be careful of the spines, I noticed the sport boat I was on last weekend completely cuts the spines off before they are put in the fish hold.
At the same time I think people who have allergies are more prone to poison, I have been poked and did not feel a thing from it, but I still don't plan on playing catch with one of these things. |
08-09-2010, 10:31 AM | #4 |
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08-09-2010, 11:26 PM | #5 |
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Pretty much all of the rock fish have spines that will sting.
Handle with care. |
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all the deckhands carry a pair of dikes to remove the spines.
get to know the fish species, especially the black sea bass. don't go keeping those.
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