they are no fun, i haven't had them in the hoop nets before (but have watched then go in and out on camera) but i'd catch a lot while surf fishing in areas that hold rockfish and bass. I'm not one to kill something and waste it so the first few times were dicey, but once i found someone interested in them, a few hits to the noggin with a large set of needle nose pliers did the trick!
they are tastey but not worth the hassle IMO.
