Canary Rockfish are probably the most beautiful fish I’ve caught.

Species: Canary Rockfish (Sebastes pinnager)
Location: Off the coast of Brookings-Harbor, OR
Date: September 15, 2010

Many people experiment with drugs in college. Don’t spit out your coffee, but I was one of them.

I experimented with Dramamine in the fall of 2010, and it wasn’t bad.

If you were looking for more dirt, that’s the end of the story. Sorry to disappoint. I still haven’t drank alcohol, used to tobacco or experimented with any actual drugs, but the first time I tried Dramamine was the best, and the handful of times I’ve tried it since never lived up.

That’s normal with drugs, right? You spend your whole time chasing that first high. Well seasickness be damned. I tried Dramamine and while I was very tired, I didn’t feel seasick at all.

***

Christopher Puckett, Ben Blanchard and I all climbed onto the boat knowing we’d had past problems with green gills but confident in our Dramamine-induced haze.

I was the very last person on the boat to catch a fish, but when I did finally get one, it was a brilliant orange fish that I’d never caught before, but, having studied the rockfish ID charts religiously, I immediately recognized it as a Canary Rockfish.

It was a whopping 17 inches and 2.7 pounds, but at the time, harvest was closed, so I sent it back to nature.

Now, I’m not condoning drug use, but my first time using Dramamine definitely left me with a lasting high and a good story.

#SpeciesQuest // #CaughtOvgard

Read the next entry in #SpeciesQuest here: Species #37 — Calico Surfperch.

143 Replies

  1. Thank you for another informative web site. Where else could I get that type of information written in such a perfect way? I have a project that I am just now working on, and I have been on the look out for such information.

  2. I would like to express some appreciation to this writer just for rescuing me from this type of crisis. As a result of looking through the the web and obtaining opinions which were not pleasant, I figured my entire life was gone. Living without the strategies to the difficulties you’ve solved by way of your entire review is a serious case, and the kind which might have adversely affected my career if I had not noticed the website. Your own natural talent and kindness in dealing with every aspect was valuable. I don’t know what I would have done if I hadn’t come across such a thing like this. I am able to at this moment look ahead to my future. Thanks for your time very much for this impressive and amazing help. I will not hesitate to propose the blog to any person who ought to have direction about this subject matter.

  3. A formidable share, I simply given this onto a colleague who was doing just a little evaluation on this. And he the truth is bought me breakfast because I discovered it for him.. smile. So let me reword that: Thnx for the treat! However yeah Thnkx for spending the time to discuss this, I really feel strongly about it and love reading more on this topic. If attainable, as you become experience, would you thoughts updating your weblog with more particulars? It’s highly useful for me. Huge thumb up for this weblog put up!

  4. Nice post. I be taught something tougher on different blogs everyday. It can always be stimulating to learn content material from other writers and practice somewhat something from their store. I’d favor to make use of some with the content material on my weblog whether you don’t mind. Natually I’ll offer you a link in your web blog. Thanks for sharing.

  5. The other day, while I was at work, my sister stole my iPad and tested to see if it can survive a twenty five foot drop, just so she can be a youtube sensation. My iPad is now broken and she has 83 views. I know this is completely off topic but I had to share it with someone!

  6. Spot on with this write-up, I truly suppose this web site needs much more consideration. I’ll most likely be again to learn far more, thanks for that info.

  7. Hey very nice blog!! Man .. Excellent .. Amazing .. I will bookmark your blog and take the feeds also…I’m happy to find so many useful info here in the post, we need work out more techniques in this regard, thanks for sharing. . . . . .

  8. An impressive share, I just given this onto a colleague who was doing a little analysis on this. And he in fact bought me breakfast because I found it for him.. smile. So let me reword that: Thnx for the treat! But yeah Thnkx for spending the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love reading more on this topic. If possible, as you become expertise, would you mind updating your blog with more details? It is highly helpful for me. Big thumb up for this blog post!

  9. There are some interesting time limits in this article but I don’t know if I see all of them center to heart. There’s some validity however I will take maintain opinion until I look into it further. Good article , thanks and we would like more! Added to FeedBurner as nicely

  10. Can I just say what a relief to find someone who actually knows what theyre talking about on the internet. You definitely know how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More people need to read this and understand this side of the story. I cant believe youre not more popular because you definitely have the gift.

  11. Pretty great post. I just stumbled upon your weblog and wanted to say that I’ve really enjoyed browsing your blog posts. After all I will be subscribing to your rss feed and I’m hoping you write once more very soon!

  12. Thank you for sharing excellent informations. Your web-site is very cool. I am impressed by the details that you have on this website. It reveals how nicely you perceive this subject. Bookmarked this website page, will come back for more articles. You, my friend, ROCK! I found simply the info I already searched everywhere and simply could not come across. What a great site.

  13. This article really captured my attention! The depth of information combined with the engaging writing style made it a pleasure to read. I’m curious to hear other readers’ thoughts on this topic. Feel free to check out my profile for more interesting discussions!

  14. The crux of your writing while appearing agreeable in the beginning, did not really work very well with me personally after some time. Somewhere throughout the sentences you managed to make me a believer but only for a short while. I however have got a problem with your jumps in logic and you would do well to help fill in all those breaks. In the event you actually can accomplish that, I would surely be fascinated.

  15. Thanks for a marvelous posting! I definitely enjoyed reading it, you’re a great author.I will always bookmark your blog and definitely will come back later on. I want to encourage yourself to continue your great job, have a nice evening!

  16. Hiya, I’m really glad I have found this info. Today bloggers publish just about gossips and net and this is actually annoying. A good site with interesting content, this is what I need. Thank you for keeping this web site, I will be visiting it. Do you do newsletters? Can’t find it.

  17. Aw, this was a very nice post. In idea I want to put in writing like this additionally – taking time and actual effort to make a very good article… however what can I say… I procrastinate alot and in no way appear to get one thing done.

  18. My spouse and I stumbled over here different page and thought I should check things out. I like what I see so i am just following you. Look forward to looking into your web page again.

  19. I’ve read several good stuff here. Definitely worth bookmarking for revisiting. I surprise how much attempt you set to create any such great informative site.

  20. I have been absent for a while, but now I remember why I used to love this blog. Thanks, I’ll try and check back more frequently. How frequently you update your web site?

  21. Hey there! I know this is kinda off topic but I was wondering if you knew where I could locate a captcha plugin for my comment form? I’m using the same blog platform as yours and I’m having difficulty finding one? Thanks a lot!

  22. Hi, I think your site might be having browser compatibility issues. When I look at your website in Safari, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping. I just wanted to give you a quick heads up! Other then that, fantastic blog!

  23. I do enjoy the way you have framed this specific difficulty plus it really does present me some fodder for consideration. However, because of what I have experienced, I only trust when other commentary stack on that folks remain on issue and in no way start upon a soap box regarding some other news of the day. All the same, thank you for this superb piece and whilst I can not really concur with the idea in totality, I respect the point of view.

  24. Hi there, i read your blog from time to time and i own a similar one and i was just wondering if you get a lot of spam remarks? If so how do you prevent it, any plugin or anything you can recommend? I get so much lately it’s driving me insane so any support is very much appreciated.

  25. ProNerve 6 nerve relief formula stands out due to its advanced formula combining natural ingredients that have been specifically put together for the exceptional health advantages it offers.

  26. I do consider all of the concepts you’ve introduced for your post. They’re very convincing and can definitely work. Nonetheless, the posts are very quick for beginners. May you please prolong them a little from next time? Thanks for the post.

  27. I am not certain the place you are getting your info, however good topic. I needs to spend some time studying more or working out more. Thanks for great information I was in search of this information for my mission.

  28. I do not even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was good. I do not know who you are but definitely you are going to a famous blogger if you aren’t already 😉 Cheers!

  29. Hi my friend! I wish to say that this post is amazing, nice written and include approximately all significant infos. I would like to see more posts like this.

  30. Thank you for sharing superb informations. Your site is very cool. I’m impressed by the details that you have on this site. It reveals how nicely you understand this subject. Bookmarked this website page, will come back for extra articles. You, my pal, ROCK! I found simply the info I already searched all over the place and simply could not come across. What a great site.

  31. My partner and I stumbled over here by a different website and thought I might as well check things out. I like what I see so now i am following you. Look forward to looking into your web page yet again.

  32. In this grand scheme of things you’ll receive an A just for effort and hard work. Where you actually confused me personally was first on the specifics. You know, they say, details make or break the argument.. And it could not be more accurate at this point. Having said that, permit me say to you precisely what did deliver the results. Your text is really engaging and this is probably why I am making an effort in order to comment. I do not make it a regular habit of doing that. Second, even though I can easily see the jumps in logic you make, I am definitely not sure of just how you appear to connect your ideas which inturn produce your conclusion. For right now I will, no doubt subscribe to your issue but hope in the foreseeable future you actually link your dots much better.

  33. My brother recommended I might like this web site. He was once entirely right. This submit truly made my day. You cann’t consider just how so much time I had spent for this information! Thanks!

  34. After study a few of the blog posts on your website now, and I truly like your way of blogging. I bookmarked it to my bookmark website list and will be checking back soon. Pls check out my web site as well and let me know what you think.

  35. certainly like your website but you need to check the spelling on quite a few of your posts. Several of them are rife with spelling issues and I find it very troublesome to tell the truth nevertheless I will certainly come back again.

  36. Excellent post. I was checking constantly this blog and I’m impressed! Very helpful info particularly the last part 🙂 I care for such info a lot. I was seeking this certain info for a very long time. Thank you and best of luck.

  37. Hey! Someone in my Myspace group shared this website with us so I came to look it over. I’m definitely enjoying the information. I’m bookmarking and will be tweeting this to my followers! Terrific blog and terrific design and style.

  38. It?¦s actually a great and helpful piece of information. I am glad that you simply shared this useful info with us. Please stay us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.

  39. Howdy very nice site!! Guy .. Excellent .. Amazing .. I’ll bookmark your website and take the feeds also…I am glad to search out so many useful information here in the submit, we’d like work out extra strategies on this regard, thanks for sharing. . . . . .

  40. A person essentially help to make seriously posts I would state. This is the very first time I frequented your website page and thus far? I amazed with the research you made to create this particular publish extraordinary. Wonderful job!

  41. I loved as much as you’ll receive carried out right here. The sketch is tasteful, your authored subject matter stylish. nonetheless, you command get bought an nervousness over that you wish be delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come further formerly again since exactly the same nearly a lot often inside case you shield this increase.

  42. Hello are using WordPress for your blog platform? I’m new to the blog world but I’m trying to get started and create my own. Do you require any html coding expertise to make your own blog? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  43. I was suggested this blog via my cousin. I am now not certain whether or not this submit is written by way of him as no one else realize such specified about my trouble. You are wonderful! Thank you!

  44. Good ?V I should certainly pronounce, impressed with your website. I had no trouble navigating through all the tabs as well as related information ended up being truly simple to do to access. I recently found what I hoped for before you know it in the least. Reasonably unusual. Is likely to appreciate it for those who add forums or anything, site theme . a tones way for your customer to communicate. Nice task..

  45. This blog is definitely rather handy since I’m at the moment creating an internet floral website – although I am only starting out therefore it’s really fairly small, nothing like this site. Can link to a few of the posts here as they are quite. Thanks much. Zoey Olsen

  46. Excellent web site. A lot of useful information here. I’m sending it to a few friends ans also sharing in delicious. And certainly, thanks to your sweat!

  47. Thanks for the auspicious writeup. It in fact was once a leisure account it. Look complicated to more introduced agreeable from you! However, how can we keep up a correspondence?

  48. What i don’t realize is if truth be told how you’re not actually much more neatly-appreciated than you might be right now. You’re so intelligent. You understand therefore significantly relating to this matter, produced me for my part believe it from numerous various angles. Its like women and men are not involved unless it?¦s something to do with Woman gaga! Your own stuffs outstanding. At all times care for it up!

  49. Hello just wanted to give you a quick heads up. The text in your content seem to be running off the screen in Chrome. I’m not sure if this is a format issue or something to do with web browser compatibility but I thought I’d post to let you know. The style and design look great though! Hope you get the issue solved soon. Cheers

  50. Hi! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a group of volunteers and starting a new initiative in a community in the same niche. Your blog provided us beneficial information to work on. You have done a wonderful job!

  51. Hi, i think that i saw you visited my website thus i got here to “return the favor”.I am trying to in finding things to improve my website!I suppose its adequate to use some of your concepts!!

  52. This design is spectacular! You definitely know how to keep a reader entertained. Between your wit and your videos, I was almost moved to start my own blog (well, almost…HaHa!) Wonderful job. I really enjoyed what you had to say, and more than that, how you presented it. Too cool!

  53. Hey just wanted to give you a quick heads up and let you know a few of the images aren’t loading correctly. I’m not sure why but I think its a linking issue. I’ve tried it in two different browsers and both show the same outcome.

  54. An attention-grabbing discussion is worth comment. I feel that you need to write extra on this topic, it may not be a taboo topic however typically people are not sufficient to talk on such topics. To the next. Cheers

  55. Hello my family member! I wish to say that this post is awesome, great written and include approximately all important infos. I would like to see more posts like this.

  56. Howdy! Would you mind if I share your blog with my myspace group? There’s a lot of people that I think would really enjoy your content. Please let me know. Many thanks

  57. Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your weblog and wanted to mention that I’ve truly loved browsing your weblog posts. In any case I will be subscribing on your feed and I hope you write again soon!

  58. You actually make it appear really easy along with your presentation however I to find this matter to be actually something that I believe I might never understand. It seems too complicated and very huge for me. I’m having a look ahead on your subsequent put up, I will try to get the hold of it!

  59. Hey very nice web site!! Man .. Excellent .. Amazing .. I will bookmark your web site and take the feeds also…I am happy to find so many useful information here in the post, we need work out more techniques in this regard, thanks for sharing. . . . . .

  60. I discovered your blog site on google and check a few of your early posts. Continue to keep up the very good operate. I just additional up your RSS feed to my MSN News Reader. Seeking forward to reading more from you later on!…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *