Channel Islands Lingasaurus

[cappo]

thats a cowcod, about five of those were caught. Which is a bummer since you have to release them, then theyre pretty much floaters

[CalamARI]

I thought it might be a cowcod just from the sheer size.
Such a shame to watch them float away.

[v6v6v6]

It takes a little bit of effort, but maybe try something like the Shelton Fish Descender (http://www.sheltonproducts.com/SFD.html). You can use it on the same rig you're fishing with.