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Old 12-11-2016, 09:42 AM   #8
makobob
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Originally Posted by Saba Slayer View Post
Here is a very simple rockfish release tool.
The bigger crate on the right is used on my skiff and the smaller basket is used from my PA. I put about 50' of rope on the basket and that gets it down past the first atmosphere and the fish can revive. I like this method because it's so much easier than having to handle and hook the fish on a descending device, plus I can drop two small fish at a time, or more than two on the skiff with the crate if a few guys are fishing.
Get those yummy fish tacos while you can...!

VERY NICE rockfish release basket for the yak. Gives me an idea for releasing Cabrilla and grouper in Baja. Thank you!!!
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