Nov 11 Cod

[NoSlack]

Fished that hard spot on the inside of the 9 my Bro in-law spotted this summer. Still holding market grade squid and a good variety of fish. Today it was Speckled rockfish, Greenspots and 2 more Banks. At least I believe they are Bank Rockfish.

I had a long conversation with the Biologist at the ramp and she first thought they were Bronzespotted but I think I convinced her otherwise. Sent a couple good photos to her and I'll see what she comes back with.

Mike

Bank on the top, Speckled below

[Malu Lani]

How do you get them to pose for pictures?

[Time Out]

Rob

You have heard of the Dog whisper haven't you ?

Mike speaks to the fishies



And they smell the same


Sorry Mike

Russ

[NoSlack]

As long as you aren't talking about Bocaccio, I'll take that as a complement.

Got an email back for the Biologist and she confirms the top fish is a Bank rockfish. I was calling the bottom fish a Bank for the past 20 years until the Biologist that works the ramp in SD bay showed me otherwise this summer. That's what kicked off my quest to catch the real deal. The only place I've found them is on the east edge on the squid.

MIke

[DOGHOUSE26]

Mike I've thought the same thing all along, I thought the top one was a Chilepepper because of the red lateral line and I've been calling the lower one Bank Perch forever. About how long were they?

[NoSlack]

All the Banks and most of the Speckles were in the 1 to 1 1/2 pound range.

This is a Chilipepper, unless I'm wrong on that one too.

[hijole]

My mom would disagree with both of you regarding what a chilipeper looks like.

[Knot Now]

Bronzespotted Rockfish are on the NO TAKE LIST

Your "bronzespotted" does not look anything like the pictures on the internet.

I have always IDed the bottom fish as a bank perch rockfish

[DOGHOUSE26]

BUSTED

[NoSlack]

I think the reason the Bronzespotted made the no take list is the depth range is much like the Cowcod.

Bronzespots also have an upturned jaw like a Bocaccio and 2 bright orange spots on thier back. That's why it didn't take long for the DFG girl to see things my way and lable them Bank rockfish. I do my best to know what I'm bringing back to the beach, but there is always something new to learn.

Did you guys know if a fish is on the DFG no take list you can't bring it back from Mexican waters, even if you fill out your declaration form. This also goes for short fish that have a size limit in California.

Mike

Not Busted, free to fish another day.