01-02-2003, 06:57 PM
Hey George:
Thanks for the kind words. You're absolutely right about that swim bladder. Everyone fishing fairly deep water should know how to deflate the bladder so that the fish can be released unharmed. Since several fish were (or still are off limits) off the S. California coast, it is important to be able to deflate the bladder and return these fish when caught. The State of California Sports Fishing page has some information regarding how to accomplish this. I keep a sharp syringe needle with me to accomplish this when the bladder does not deflate. Being a veterinarian helps me obtain these needles, but it shouldn't be too hard to get one if necessary.
Here is one web site that has some good information on what to look for when the bladder won't release and how to release the air when necessary:
http://home.cfl.rr.com/floridafishing/venting.htm
Now, how about some other fishing reports from the Southern California area?
I just got my family's and I 2003 fishing licenses and also went ahead and got the Mexican license. Am going out tomorrow and Saturday. I'll be sure to write back if we get any.
Steve
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Thanks for the kind words. You're absolutely right about that swim bladder. Everyone fishing fairly deep water should know how to deflate the bladder so that the fish can be released unharmed. Since several fish were (or still are off limits) off the S. California coast, it is important to be able to deflate the bladder and return these fish when caught. The State of California Sports Fishing page has some information regarding how to accomplish this. I keep a sharp syringe needle with me to accomplish this when the bladder does not deflate. Being a veterinarian helps me obtain these needles, but it shouldn't be too hard to get one if necessary.
Here is one web site that has some good information on what to look for when the bladder won't release and how to release the air when necessary:
http://home.cfl.rr.com/floridafishing/venting.htm
Now, how about some other fishing reports from the Southern California area?
I just got my family's and I 2003 fishing licenses and also went ahead and got the Mexican license. Am going out tomorrow and Saturday. I'll be sure to write back if we get any.
Steve
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