Last run of the year for those tasty rock critters

[King Saba]

Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

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...!

Thanks Jim! Not sure if I'll use the basket method since I don't have the luxury of large deck space like your PA. I'm thinking a fish grip and 16-24oz of lead should do the job.

[King Saba]

Originally Posted by david886720

Good eats!

For sure!

Originally Posted by cris

No luck on the rockfish but a great day on the water otherwise. Mini-macks were abundant outside the main breakwater which made for fun on the trout rod.

Gotta find that hard bottom and have some luck on your side lol!

[IN2DEEP]

Originally Posted by King Saba

Thanks Jim! Not sure if I'll use the basket method since I don't have the luxury of large deck space like your PA. I'm thinking a fish grip and 16-24oz of lead should do the job.

DIY
This works and takes up no room at all
Pinch the barb down on any hook
Use as much weight as needed

[octico]

I bought one of these, it works pretty good.

http://www.sheltonproducts.com/SFD.html

[King Saba]

Originally Posted by IN2DEEP

DIY
This works and takes up no room at all
Pinch the barb down on any hook
Use as much weight as needed

Thanks. That's what I've been using. I just didn't have enough weight on me that day.