Looking outside the box.....

[Matt]

What no flares?????

[h2ofishfo]

what no sea bass tacos & bald eagle wings?? there delish! hey i thought u werent supposed 2 take those things all the way outta the water sweet job i need bendo soon im feeenin!!!!

[nmbrinkman]

Yeah... I don't thinks it's recommended but I think that's more of an issue when they're really big. The bigger they are, the more weight their body has to support out of water.

[MarkT]

Nice shoes... nice fish too. Gotta love the flat white meat.

[Rusty]

Nice feesh dude

[THE DARKHORSE]

Originally Posted by nmbrinkman

Yeah... I don't thinks it's recommended but I think that's more of an issue when they're really big. The bigger they are, the more weight their body has to support out of water.

Exactly......I've seen many captains and deckies lift larger models into the boat for a quick photo opportunity, including sportboats such as the New Seaforth and the long lost Dolphin (gaff through the bottom jaw ). Usually in La Jolla we only catch the larger models from 100 lbs--300 lbs, but this spot has tons of Black Seabass this size, and Halibut . I think the 60 lb--80 lb Black Seabass are perfect for quick photo opportunities, if handled properly. Just like a 10' Python, support their wait when handling them. The key is to be quick about it when handling them, and be real careful with their caudal fins, as they need them. As you can see, I didn't get a chance to do the famous Bill Dance stiff arm photo, that would make her look like a 150 lb'er. In this case I chose the full support quick hug, and I can guarantee this tank is very happy right where I left her. As always, I engaged the hook almost instantly after being bit, and popped the hook right out of the corner of her mouth.

[Slay Rider]

DH...always read and admire your kayak fishing adventures....than you for including us.

[Dennis]

Thanks for the report, Josh. I like the checkered slip-ons, more than the all white addidas..

[THE DARKHORSE]

Originally Posted by Dennis

Thanks for the report, Josh. I like the checkered slip-ons, more than the all white addidas..

What up Heavy D? Don't worry, I'm sporting my white kicks only during the winter squid bites, "I'm goins for mine I've got ta shine".

[dos ballenas]

Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

Exactly......I've seen many captains and deckies lift larger models into the boat for a quick photo opportunity, including sportboats such as the New Seaforth and the long lost Dolphin (gaff through the bottom jaw ). .

Nice fish dude, but are you condoning this, or defending yourself... a photo op is one thing, but promoting this and showing it off doesn't seem to go with the values expressed by kayakers, or by the mlpa process.

I agree that fish under most circumstances can survive this treatment without a problem, but once again, I wouldn't tell others with less experiance than yourselve to attemp this... and I bet the fish didn't feel better afterwards... this topic has been touched on before, just remember folks, they are watching

good job on the halibut, the water has been very clear up north...

owyn

[THE DARKHORSE]

Again..."I think the 60 lb--80 lb Black Seabass are perfect for quick photo opportunities, if handled properly. Just like a 10' Python, support their wait when handling them. The key is to be quick about it when handling them, and be real careful with their caudal fins, as they need them".

I'm condoning quick photo opportunities conducted by professional licensed fishing guides, with smaller models. These fish are not Sharks that lack the bone structure (mostly all cartilage), or Marlin, that are easily harmed by any handling out of the water. I see way more harm in anglers letting fish run for ten seconds with their Mackerel in it's mouth, and allowing the fish time to swallow the hook. I also feel, way more harm is caused by fishing with "baby drag" and playing any fish for extended periods of time, if interested in a healthy release. As soon as I was confident this wasn't a Yellowtail (30 seconds), I buttoned down the drag and brought this fish to the surface in a couple of minutes, healthy and strong.

Perhaps your one of those people that thinks the MLPA closure decisions are based on kayak fishing board photos, I feel for you. I've done my part, donated money, registered, got others involved, voted on a stakeholder to help represent the kayak community (Thanks Paul), drew maps of precious zones, daily prayers to my Lord and Savior, no regrets. More importantly, "I've pushed for awareness and conservation through leading by example for many years". I'm certainly not confused who really cares about this fishery, it's obviously the fisherman, not some highly funded business/government agency, disguised with intentions of conservation.