Species #102 — Opaleye

Luke Ovgard Light Rock Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, SpeciesQuest

Species: Opaleye (Girella nigricans) Location: Dana Point Marina, Dana Point, CA Date: August 9, 2017 After a long day on a boat in the taxing summer heat of Southern California, the last thing most people would do is go fishing again, but as we’ve established, my judgment is impaired when it comes to fishing. As my cousin, Will…

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Species #42 — Grass Rockfish

Luke Ovgard Light Rock Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, SpeciesQuest, Surf Fishing

Species: Grass Rockfish (Sebastes rastrelliger) Location: Mill Beach, Brookings-Harbor, OR Date: July 14, 2012 Over the years, I’ve been admittedly quite blessed when it comes to fishing. I’ve captured rare species, rare color morphs, rare body types, and frankly, I can’t complain. One such catch was a Grass Rockfish, and I caught it on a trip…

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