Just watched one of the short clips on the deep water release gear. Neat equipment, but have there been any assays on survival? I'd think it would be awhile before I was chipper if my eyes had been bugged out that far.
Our bottom fishing has been heavily cut back on the Oregon coast. Charters are still running though as they have gone to what is called a long leader (30 ft between weight and the lowermost hook) fishery targeting lower and mid-column species. Have not heard though as to whether or not we're getting sufficient escapement on the bottom feeders.
Last edited by 1minute; 01/10/20.
