Almost that time of year!!!! (2 Viewers)

[chris85]

I will try and get back with the questions later sorry.

Just wanted to stop by and see what is going on.

 

[Reefahholic]

I wanna go soon

 

[chris85]

Check out this goby we caught in a trawl the other day. Pretty sure its a high fin goby.

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That is awesome.... Thanks for posting the coordinates!! Your awesome.

 

[chris85]

I was reading through the last few pages I’d like to get about a dozen grass shrimp for pets in my sump and food for my hawkfish! Ima see if maybe in the middle of May if the weather permits I’ll go down there and do some collecting! For grass shrimp is that better to get at night or during the day?

Winter during the day.. Let me know when you cone down I will take you.

 

[chris85]

caught these the other day... sorry for the blurry pics they wouldn’t stop moving


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Juvi. Spadefish.

I love how they float around the rocks.

 

[chris85]

There were many when I went I could see them all swimming in the current


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If you are talking in the between sand bars off the beach.... You can also watch the fish swimming by and pipefish will float by also.

 

[chris85]

Yesterday...spanked the trout and lost a PB trout at the rocks. I’m guessing he was near 30”. He just came unhooked. I thought it was a red for the first 4 runs until he broke the surface and I saw the yellow inside his mouth and the purple sheen. Then I caught this pretty little guy.







Notice the LT vs RT side.

Beautiful fish... That is a type of grunt I think it is a tomate or a pigfish?

 

[chris85]

It's in the process of being organized as we speak, announcement to come as soon as the specifics are worked out

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Say it ain't so..... When? I am down!!

 

[chris85]

Anyone know a good spot to collect some macroalgae? I just set up a refugium and need to stock it.

Winter time is better.. But any rocky surface.

What kind are you looking for? I have a few species you can have.

 

[chris85]

I wish I could go collecting!

You don't have to get wet.... Just let me know when you want to go!!

That makes two of us. Honestly...you don't have to get wet. You can stay on top of the jetty. Most of the stuff is caught in the cracks. Although I have figured out were all the blenny's hand out. I can catch 20+ about every time if I want to. For some of the good larger blenny's you have to get your feet wet, but everything else is easy. It's just fun looking around with a LED flashlight. Everything is FREE! LOL.

I have some other spots that are less work and easier walking too.

Yes they are free..... But that doesn't mean they don't have value!! Only take as many as you need please.

 

[chris85]

And the reason I came back to see you folks!!! I couldn't keep this one to my self.

If you could help me id it... That would be awesome??

 

[paraletho]

I think it is a male Lyre Goby. Evorthodus lyricus check A&M Marine Organism Guide. I couldn’t see a shot of the caudal fin on yours

 

[chris85]

I will upload a video later... I still have to load it to youtube.

I will check it out, thanks a ton!!

 

[chris85]

 

[paraletho]

Yes definitely the spot at the base of the caudal fin is one of the key characteristics

 

[CephHead]

I went out fishing this morning and caught a small (dinner plate sized) stingrays. Sorry, no pictures. I'm getting s new jonny boat in about a week and wouldn't mind trying to collect from it over a grass bed or something. Holds up to 400 lbs so I could take 1-2 people (deck space allowing).

 

[CephHead]

Winter time is better.. But any rocky surface.

What kind are you looking for? I have a few species you can have.

Nothing in particular. It's all going into my wife's refugium.

 

[chris85]

Yes definitely the spot at the base of the caudal fin is one of the key characteristics

Thank you thank you... I was alittle confused because it has the sucker type fins under it's head.

 

[chris85]

I went out fishing this morning and caught a small (dinner plate sized) stingrays. Sorry, no pictures. I'm getting s new jonny boat in about a week and wouldn't mind trying to collect from it over a grass bed or something. Holds up to 400 lbs so I could take 1-2 people (deck space allowing).

Well i would know where to start collecting in a boat.
We sure could throw some jug lines and bring some gators home!!!

The only big grass beds I know of are the state park and the mainland side of San Luis pass.

I am sure we could find a bunch of spots.

 

[chris85]

Nothing in particular. It's all going into my wife's refugium.

Swing by the house one day... I have some ulva, cheato, red macro, and some dragons breath if I can find some. If thats not enough... We can go get you some more.