Went to make bait yesterday, started in Ventura Harbor with plans to hit the pier if we couldn't find macs there. There weren't macs there, but I did see this.
I have seen many thornbacks thrown into the rocks at this location, which I always find pretty repulsive despite my dislike of them personally. But here we have a 2 1/2 ft horn shark just left on the rocks to die, looked pretty fresh as if it was caught overnight or that morning. It's just really sad to see both from a conservation/steward standpoint and what a bad rap it gives responsible fisherman. I can't believe there are still people, in this country especially that think that any good will come from wasting a crustacean eating shark or any part of our oceanic ecosystem. Not to mention I still need to add that one to the life list and would be happy to catch and release a specimen such as this. Rant over.
The upside is we did make two mackerel, two queenfish, probably 20+ white croaker between us, a shiner perch, and the exotic showing of a Pacific Pompano, which I cast out on my medium setup and got slammed and jacked.
Hoping to hang something nice later this week, will report!
