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Old 03-24-2015, 06:00 PM   #1
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Just curious, do you know how to tell the difference between a WSB and a totuava? I don't.
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Old 03-24-2015, 06:46 PM   #2
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Damn Sven. Got those cortez seabass dialed.
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Old 03-24-2015, 08:05 PM   #3
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Great catch! Can't wait to get out there next week! What were the daytime/night time temps? Last trip out we dipped to about 30...Fahrenheit!
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Old 03-24-2015, 08:10 PM   #4
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Great catch! Can't wait to get out there next week! What were the daytime/night time temps? Last trip out we dipped to about 30...Fahrenheit!
Daytime around upper 70's nighttime around upper 50's lower 60's. I did need to wear a sweatshirt on a couple of nights.
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Old 03-24-2015, 08:05 PM   #5
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Just curious, do you know how to tell the difference between a WSB and a totuava? I don't.
I consulted a couple of experts on this exact subject. Here is their method of telling the difference.
Expert #1 Walrus
1. The anal fin, located just in front of the tail fin on the bottom of the fish, is rounded on the Totuava, and WSB has a squared off edge. (see attached Pictures)

2. The tail fin, Totuava has a scalloped edge tail fin, while the WSB has a convext curve or straight looking tail fin. (see attached Pictures)
I always look at the anal fin because it's easy to see in the water if you get the fish a little on it's side. Also I remember "Rounded" starts with an "R", the same as release. "Square edge" starts with "S" the same as save for dinner!

Expert #2 Makobob
The caudal fin, aka anal fin on the WSB is squarish. On aTotuava it is ROUNDED'

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Old 03-28-2015, 02:07 PM   #6
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Good to know about the differences. Thanks
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