Dealing with floating rockfish

[Ifishtoolittle]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MAJxBYfUHQ#t=165

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAzBOVY7nNM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiZFghwVOyI

Was thinking about rockfish just now, and I thought of this.

Ever catch a rockfish that is too small? And, you don't want it, but the bird next to you does? These videos are some magical gold for protecting our resources.

I've been a member here for almost 7 years now, and I don't think I've ever seen any info on this. I've seen it from other boards but not this one.

-IF2L

[bassmeister]

Good info. thanks for sharing. I've had to do the needle treatment on tons of bass caught deep. I like the inverted cage technique.

[Ifishtoolittle]

Isn't it? The needle is too invasive. The cage or tool is much more fish friendly.

[basshole1]

Cool post and great info. I second bassmeister's position, I like the cage method as well.