WSB Clipboarders Report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kurtfish · 05-18-2011, 12:42 PM

Subject: Hubbs Hatchery WSB caught near Monterey Bayffice

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A WSB head that we recently received from DFG sampling surveys of the commercial landings in Monterey was tagged! This is the first hatchery fish recovered north of Pt. Conception! >>
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Here are the stats for this individual:>>
Spawn date: 04-25-2000>>
Release date: 08-31-2000>>
Release location: Dana Pt. Harbor (launch ramp)>>
Release size: 161 mm TL (6 in)>>
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Recovery date: 9-28-2010>>
Age at recovery: 10.4 years>>
Recovery size: 1097 mm TL (43 in)>>
Recovery wt: 10.3 kg (23 lbs)>>
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>Michael A. Shane, M.S.>>
Research Scientist/Diving Safety Officer>>
Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute>>
2595 Ingraham Street>>
San Diego, CA 92109>>
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>I hope we will see many kayakers enter the Bill Poole Memorial Tournement to benefit Hubbs White Seabass replenishment program 7/30 - 7/31. If you can't make the fishing tourney or just prefer to eat fish instead of compete in a contest come on down for the BBQ and silent auction on 7/31 from 11am - 2pm. We are collecting many interesting and widely varied auction items and you could even win a raffle for just a couple bucks. A family friendly event with a tour of 40- 60lb Yellowtail tank and other aquaculture projects included with your modest entry fee.

See you there, Kurtfish

Hubbs Contest descriptions and BBQ form 2 pager (2).doc

Zed · 05-18-2011, 01:21 PM

That's awesome!
Go

go!

flydigital · 05-18-2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurtfish

Subject: Hubbs Hatchery WSB caught near Monterey Bayffice

ffice" />>>
> >
A WSB head that we recently received from DFG sampling surveys of the commercial landings in Monterey was tagged! This is the first hatchery fish recovered north of Pt. Conception! >>
> >
Here are the stats for this individual:>>
Spawn date: 04-25-2000>>
Release date: 08-31-2000>>
Release location: Dana Pt. Harbor (launch ramp)>>
Release size: 161 mm TL (6 in)>>
> >
Recovery date: 9-28-2010>>
Age at recovery: 10.4 years>>
Recovery size: 1097 mm TL (43 in)>>
Recovery wt: 10.3 kg (23 lbs)>>
>>
>Michael A. Shane, M.S.>>
Research Scientist/Diving Safety Officer>>
Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute>>
2595 Ingraham Street>>
San Diego, CA 92109>>
>>
>I hope we will see many kayakers enter the Bill Poole Memorial Tournement to benefit Hubbs White Seabass replenishment program 7/30 - 7/31. If you can't make the fishing tourney or just prefer to eat fish instead of compete in a contest come on down for the BBQ and silent auction on 7/31 from 11am - 2pm. We are collecting many interesting and widely varied auction items and you could even win a raffle for just a couple bucks. A family friendly event with a tour of 40- 60lb Yellowtail tank and other aquaculture projects included with your modest entry fee.

See you there, Kurtfish

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That's awesome...

10 years old and only 23lb... I had no idea. So the 60lb'ers we see caught here must be really old!

T Bone · 05-18-2011, 03:06 PM

My question too Kurt.Our Avatar fish must be 25-30 years old.

kurt · 05-18-2011, 04:01 PM

43 inches long and 23lbs, that's pretty skinny. Sounds like a traveler.

-scallywag- · 05-18-2011, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T Bone

My question too Kurt.Our Avatar fish must be 25-30 years old.

My guess is they are "gill net baby's" or fish that actually got to mature due to the in-shore gill net ban, and the hard work by Hubbs and others. It seems like every season the WSB caught locally consistantly gain about 5lbs.

Last year 45-55lb fish where pretty average, with only a small percentage going over the 60lb mark. This season I have already seen multiple fish in the 65lb range, heard of quite a few more and even seen one in the last 2months that went over 70lbs.

No doubt someone on this board will get a #70+ this season, maybe even a #80!!! they are out there!

T Bone · 05-19-2011, 02:49 AM

when did they ban gillnets?

skiffman · 05-19-2011, 06:49 PM

Gill nets were banned about 1990. There is lots of info if you google it. This group was largely responsible for making it happen.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationa...e_Conservation. A very close friend of mine was involved and I am proud to say he was largely responsible for what you catch in La Jolla today. Prior to this event catches of large Yellowtail, Halibut and WSB as well as BSB were virtually non existent as the gill nets wrapped everything coming up the beach. As an old time L.J. local who has been launching skiffs off the beach for 40 years I can tell you the catching of the above species is significantly better now than 20+ years ago. The eco system in La Jolla is small. Tread lightly and savor its brilliance.
Kelvin

05-18-2011, 12:42 PM	#1
kurtfish Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: I work in the little Village of La Jolla Posts: 139	WSB Clipboarders Report Subject: Hubbs Hatchery WSB caught near Monterey Bayfficeffice" />>> > > A WSB head that we recently received from DFG sampling surveys of the commercial landings in Monterey was tagged! This is the first hatchery fish recovered north of Pt. Conception! >> > > Here are the stats for this individual:>> Spawn date: 04-25-2000>> Release date: 08-31-2000>> Release location: Dana Pt. Harbor (launch ramp)>> Release size: 161 mm TL (6 in)>> > > Recovery date: 9-28-2010>> Age at recovery: 10.4 years>> Recovery size: 1097 mm TL (43 in)>> Recovery wt: 10.3 kg (23 lbs)>> >> >Michael A. Shane, M.S.>> Research Scientist/Diving Safety Officer>> Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute>> 2595 Ingraham Street>> San Diego, CA 92109>> >> >I hope we will see many kayakers enter the Bill Poole Memorial Tournement to benefit Hubbs White Seabass replenishment program 7/30 - 7/31. If you can't make the fishing tourney or just prefer to eat fish instead of compete in a contest come on down for the BBQ and silent auction on 7/31 from 11am - 2pm. We are collecting many interesting and widely varied auction items and you could even win a raffle for just a couple bucks. A family friendly event with a tour of 40- 60lb Yellowtail tank and other aquaculture projects included with your modest entry fee. See you there, Kurtfish Hubbs Contest descriptions and BBQ form 2 pager (2).doc

05-18-2011, 01:21 PM	#2
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	That's awesome! Go go! __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

05-18-2011, 03:06 PM	#4
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	My question too Kurt.Our Avatar fish must be 25-30 years old. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

05-18-2011, 04:01 PM	#5
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 502	43 inches long and 23lbs, that's pretty skinny. Sounds like a traveler. __________________ "All I got was a rock"

05-19-2011, 02:49 AM	#7
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	when did they ban gillnets? __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

05-19-2011, 06:49 PM	#8
skiffman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 107	Gill nets Gill nets were banned about 1990. There is lots of info if you google it. This group was largely responsible for making it happen.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationa...e_Conservation. A very close friend of mine was involved and I am proud to say he was largely responsible for what you catch in La Jolla today. Prior to this event catches of large Yellowtail, Halibut and WSB as well as BSB were virtually non existent as the gill nets wrapped everything coming up the beach. As an old time L.J. local who has been launching skiffs off the beach for 40 years I can tell you the catching of the above species is significantly better now than 20+ years ago. The eco system in La Jolla is small. Tread lightly and savor its brilliance. Kelvin __________________ save some for tomorrow www.lajollafishing.com