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Doing whatever it takes.
After a few photos we went about the normal routine and tried to revive. Dragged it a little, gave it fresh o2 and it kicked hard. No matter what, it kept coming up. We debated using our rockfish deflater but none of us were 100% sure on how to go about doing it right so we vetoed the idea. Next, we tried putting a hook in it's mouth with the barb pinched flush and tying it to the anchor to descend it. Every time it got to 12-15 feet it thrashed and broke the 40# line and floated back up. We worked on this fish for a good 30 minutes before I decided to jump in with it. When I got in, I turned it over, layed my hands behind the dorsal and swam forward for a few minutes to get it breathing. It started to show signs of life but just wanted to float belly up. I took a long deep breath, gave it a good bear hug and dove as far down as I could with it. The first try it kicked hard but turned back over and floated. The second try I got a little deeper, kept her right side up and pushed it off my chest as hard as I could face first facing down. She kicked hard and down she went. I can't even begin to explain the force I felt from that massive tail. My fishing buddies said they could see her 20-25ft down, and she kept descending. She was definitely the biggest black I've seen in SD, I estimate 120# . I know of a few caught over the past two weeks and it's awesome to see them so active lately. Last edited by Drake; 11-30-2013 at 06:22 PM. |
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Join Date: May 2013
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AWESOME job, bet you were cold. Nice to see someone go that far to do it right.
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Santee
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Going the " Extra Mile ".......
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: The 951
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High five to you buddy! Great job going the extra mile to keep that animal healthy!
You are owed at least one Beer from me!
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: San Diego
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Good stuff right there, and good on you! You make us all proud to be BWE.
Very cool Drake. Very cool.
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something i've done that helps the fish equilibrate it's air bladder and release is to tie a small hook with some 15lb line and connect the other end to your anchor. lip hook the fish - just barely - and lower the anchor half way down and then give the anchor rope a tug. usually the fish will break off or pull the hook and swim away since the pressure deflates the bladder to normal levels.
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Quote:
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Join Date: Aug 2012
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Sounds like ya took too long reeling him up ; )
Just kidding. It's always bittersweet catching a bsb. Not too many people would have jumped in 58 degree water sans wetsuit. Balls of steel my man. Karma will reward you with a big flat boy next time
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Join Date: Feb 2011
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Super cool Neill!
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And I was still sober at 830 am
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: San Diego
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Waaaay cool
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Baja fish camp
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Thanks, your effort is a reflection of a fine fisherman. Well Done!
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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That was a very brave and selfless act you did. BTW can I have my hook back?. Its hook #3
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Very cool dude, above and beyond for sure.
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Good karma there Drake!
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Join Date: Feb 2013
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Great job! Great read! Great fish!
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Incredible story. Glad to hear it will fight another day, I just hope the next person shows the same amount of respect to this fish. Thanks for sharing.
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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Big eggs
A little to cold for my liking .
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Have you found your family jewels yet?
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