..Anthony, Blackfish are one of the Heartiest fish around...they'll last a looooong time...We used to bang em' in Newport... when we'd get home some of em' would still be alive!!...almost an hour later!!
..Only problem now is, the size limit..
I doubt you could catch a Bass on a 16" Tautog...which is the limit in my area. Maybe a lodge choggy??
...but the scup are a great bet!! ( porgy )