Last run of the year for those tasty rock critters

[Orca Winfrey]

That was a great time. I'm going to have to devise a deepwater release rig with a 1lb weight. Lol, the hellish 3+ hour commute home was made somewhat bearable because I got to listen to some of my backlog of podcasts. I would have had a shorter commute time if I had joined Harry Hill and drove the longer distance down to SD.

[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...!

[Orca Winfrey]

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...!

Brilliant. That's nice and simple. Thanks.

[makobob]

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...!

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

[EastLosYaker]

Yup, so simple and so brilliant. I will definitely be using your idea.

[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.