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Charter Tofino
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Undersize lingcod....
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
I have to agree with kelly .It looks like you have one there that has a loss of pigment..........Maybe genetic defect . Can't say ever caught that color..
Fish Assassin
Crew Member
Looks like a elbino lingcod that was harvested undersized.
Who says industry has no effects on rock fish and cod.
Who says industry has no effects on rock fish and cod.
jeffywestcoast
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Brad they need to be 65 cms, just heads up.. just cause they look tasty doesn't mean you can keep them 
this ling was 76 cms
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SpringVelocity
Crew Member
Hey cool Jeff even have beer under it!
jeffywestcoast
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ya hey.. they came up from the deep stuck to his lip.. like an offering from the gods.. with a little fishy flavor in every gulp..
finaddict
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Not just ANY beer - LUCKY Beer!
Dan
Member
The fish you posted is a lingcod, you'll need to find out what area/zone you are/were fishing in for the actual regulations of this species. I would assume that it has a size limit, and closes completely for a few months out of the year. Add a measuring tape to your tackle/gear box.
I might add that this fish does appear to have a VERY RARE genetic trait(which could have been passed on), I don't think this is a true albino but possibly a type of Amelanistic or Hypomelanistic or possibly even Leucistic type trait.
Nice going guys
Sad
I hate to say it but man I wish there was a test involved before being issued a fishing license in B.C. .....
From the regs:
Before you go fishing ask yourself these five questions:
1. Can I go fishing now at this location?
2. Is the gear I want to use legal and can I use it the way I want to in order to catch fish?
3. What can I catch and retain here and in what amount?
4. Do I have my license and supplementary salmon stamp,
and do I need to record my catch on my license?
5. How am I allowed to clean, package and possess my catch so that I can transport it to my residence ?
Before you go fishing make sure that you have the answers!
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/docs/SFGtidal-GPSmaree-2014-eng.pdf
That's^ genetics @ work.
I might add that this fish does appear to have a VERY RARE genetic trait(which could have been passed on), I don't think this is a true albino but possibly a type of Amelanistic or Hypomelanistic or possibly even Leucistic type trait.
Nice going guys
Sad
I hate to say it but man I wish there was a test involved before being issued a fishing license in B.C. .....
From the regs:
Before you go fishing ask yourself these five questions:
1. Can I go fishing now at this location?
2. Is the gear I want to use legal and can I use it the way I want to in order to catch fish?
3. What can I catch and retain here and in what amount?
4. Do I have my license and supplementary salmon stamp,
and do I need to record my catch on my license?
5. How am I allowed to clean, package and possess my catch so that I can transport it to my residence ?
Before you go fishing make sure that you have the answers!
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/docs/SFGtidal-GPSmaree-2014-eng.pdf
That's^ genetics @ work.
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Charter Tofino
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It's not albino. Once in a while this happens after you leave it in the fish box. Typically it is in patches but not uncommon for the whole fish to turn lighter.
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