Lobster, Scallops, Uni, Sheepshead Cortez Banks 10-9 non yak

Just got back from my annual live aboard lobster dive trip to Cortez Banks and the Channel Islands early this morning.

Caught some Lobster, harvested some rock scallops and uni, speared some sheepshead and caught a bunch of mackerel.

A couple of the guys shot some yellowtails and bonitas and we had some fresh hamachi sashimi and bonita poki on board....YUM

Some of the trip highlights:

Saw a huge octopus in a large hole going after the same lobster I wanted. The lobster won escaping both of us. 

Had a sealion follow me for about 200 yards at 50 ft  depth on scuba.
He kept dive bombing me then pulling away within a foot from my face.
He finally mouthed my hood and tugged on it. So I jabbed him with my light and never returned.   

Ate an uni 60 ft. under the water. I had to bop a sheepshead with my knife when he tried to take it from me. Doesn't get any fresher than that guys. 

A lot of late night drinking and early diving with some old and new friends. 

Here are a few pics...the uni pasta I made for lunch today was the bomb.

Nice haul and awesome report Antonio!  Congrats!

Dayuuuum! way to represent.....F&%k that seal

Had a sealion follow me for about 200 yards at 50 ft  depth on scuba.
He kept dive bombing me then pulling away within a foot from my face.
He finally mouthed my hood and tugged on it. So I jabbed him with my light and never returned.   

The way I read it is that the sea lion wanted a little head and you gave it to him. 
Sounds like a great trip brother.
hope you saved some food for the next hook up. 

Dude, your addicted to the ocean for sure. Nice catch!

Sweet pics and report!!!

Thanks for sharing the trip and great pictures Antonio.

     Gotta love the Vision !    And Cortez Banks is a treasure. 

real nice write up Antonio, WTG!

Great report Antonio!  You are having to much fun bro! 

Rey

Thanks guys.....here are a couple more of the uni 

Steak and lobster for dinner tonight 

Outstanding!!!