Scallop Limit, Massive Black Rockfish, 1st attempt at otolith removal (tips?)

Went up the coast with my buddy Warren this week and filled up the banksboard with goodies. Got a limit of good sized scallops, a couple lings, and a new PR black rockfish (7.18 pounds, over 22.5 inches long).

Thankful for what the ocean has provided in the last 7 days. This combined with 14 lobsters from opening weekend has made for quite the series of meals for my friends and family. Threw together a video with Tom Petty on the track, may he RIP.



Also tried my hand at otolith removal for the first time and definitely need some practice (shattered one of them haha). Any tips or videos you guys have made showing the process?

Cool video! Thx for sharing

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Strong work!

Nice breath-hold skills.  Good stuff! 

 

great video.  Great visibility in the water.  Where did you go for lobsters?

Hey bra. Nice haul!! What are the gps coordinates of that black ??

Wowwww!  amazing video and incredible haul.  Your breath hold comfort really comes through

Thanks all! It was a great day to dive for sure!

great video.  Great visibility in the water.  Where did you go for lobsters?

Thanks! Went down to LA for the opener and limited both Saturday and Sunday.

Hey bra. Nice haul!! What are the gps coordinates of that black ??

Thanks! Haha I don't know, I'm not so good with numbers... 

Good stuff!!!!

Great day out there for sure! And good to see schooling blacks too. Watching the vid, I was reminded that that structure should have kelp growing off it- let's hope the conditions change. Thanks for the great edit job on the video, especially adding in the Tom Petty tribute!

Great job dude!!

Check out the vid and pics here for otolith removal...

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=74254.0

 

Sincerely,

Jim

BigJim has some new competition.  WTG


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BigJim has some new competition.  WTG


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I love the otoliths!!

Check out @dentack11 on IG for some awesome otolith and sashimi pics of all kinds of crazy fish!!

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Awesome video and haul!!


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Strong!