How many today

[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.

[GregAndrew]

Originally Posted by Whiteboy

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.

Just something for you to gnaw on, since obviously you live on YT alone. Dos Ballenas is a YT genetics researcher for Scripps Institute (or something to that effect). He has caught more YT than you have probably ever imagined. I am guessing that his release rate is probably around 99%? If he says something about YT (even the Australian breed), then you can pretty much take it to the bank.

[Sdspeed]

WHITEBOY, Start posting some pics of your adventures!
Or your dreams?

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Whiteboy

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.

Let's do the math

You say you've caught over 100 YT this year, we're right around the 33rd week of the year so this means you would have to have fished almost every weekend and have caught an average of 3 fish per trip just in La Jolla........

[ful-rac]

Everybody knows yellowtail die if released...


Here's the proof....this yellowtail was released with no more than a hook in it, and it ended up washing ashore at La Jolla earlier this summer.

[Murray]

For those who c and r great. For those who catch and eat great. Both have an opinion that is to be respected. Personally, I love seafood and can eat one fish a week. If I want to bless some family and friends, I will harvest one or two additional. Just sayin..........

[RobFish]

1 yellowtail caught this year in LJ, as I haven't really been fishing LJ this year, maybe been out there twice.
We did however put 4 YFT on the boat yesterday, about 12 miles W from LJ.
Hey DosB…I've got a yellowtail sample for you as well. I'll give you a call on your personal line to add this one to your studies. Talk soon.

[buddha]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Let's do the math

You say you've caught over 100 YT this year, we're right around the 33rd week of the year so this means you would have to have fished almost every weekend and have caught an average of 3 fish per trip just in La Jolla........

He said he has seen or caught over 100 YT not caught them all.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by buddha

He said he has seen or caught over 100 YT not caught them all.

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