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CA Regulations / Re: Is RF open?
« on: Today at 07:28:43 AM »While I realize we need a descending device, at what depth do you need to use it for the fish to survive?
All depths, all fish, no matter what the appearance.
Even fish caught in <10 fathoms have a higher survival rate of descended vs surface releasesed.
For instane, CDFG uses a 21% mortality rate of Quillback caught in <10 fathoms and released at the surface. When a descender is used, the mortality rate is 9%. They make no distinction on the physical appearance of the rockfish.
-Allen