2024 Groundfish Regulation Change Summary (Approved on 3/26/2024)

Ya agree about the clutter on the kayak for sure
Im going to use a heavy Duty 2ft old fishing rod n reel and a 12oz weight. I can usually get the fish to go back down on its own so its not going to be that bad. Plus I do believe if the fish is in fair shape these will help with survival rates.

I would descend all fish regardless of whether they look like they’d swim or not, especially the ones with quotas.  There are many studies showing that the appearance of the fish at the surface doesn't always lead to the desired outcome (survival), and descending all fish has a better overall outcome.  Or at least I recall this “fact”.  Chris, is this true?

-Allen