I have been fishing at Ten Mile Point and trying to pick up a May salmon in the deep water there (aprox. 110' deep) at a long cast.I was unaware that 30' depths could cause barotrauma. Here is some information I came across:
"Venting is a traditional barotrauma mitigation method that is particularly suited for situations where you must handle many fish quickly. Data shows that most fish caught at depths shallower than 125 feet generally heal quickly and resume normal activities within 24–48 hours if they are vented appropriately."
ED-1/SG160: Barotrauma and Successful Release of Fish Caught in Deep Water
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension outreach is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public. The University of Florida (UF), together with Florida A&M University (FAMU)...edis.ifas.ufl.edu
Might need a specialty surf casting rod.
Can't see that being an accepted release method, they are tough but that might be pushing it a bit far. Could you imagine the look on peoples faces walking by when you tell them you're doing that to save them
Yeah, but some rock fish seem to be tough as nails, I don't know what depth negative buoyancy is reached for them? For humans it's about 30 feet. I'm assuming where he is fishing it's a steep wall? Not a great solution even without the public looking on, not sure where you would add the weight.
It’s not endangered it’s closed to sportfishing there is still commercial and First Nations fisheries for yelloweye
Do you have any back up on that. According to a commercial fisher
It’s a fact. Seen them for sale at some local Supermarkets and restaurants. That is why it’s so frustrating. It they are endangered then they should be considered endangered to everyone and shouldn’t be harvest commercially by FN because they can fetch a good price. Ideally, how about allowing recreational fishers a quota of 10 per year like lings/halibut and chinooks.
Crazy. New topic for my next tirade. I'll have to start practicing fillet and release.
