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Old 02-21-2012, 06:10 AM   #5
Alhbg
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Originally Posted by blondterror View Post
I would love to see a big one jump... I have seen pictures of the huge ones jumping on the Columbia River in Oregon. Anyone hear ever seen one on the Merrimack? Rockfish 9?
I foul-hooked three last season that were 4-5 ft in length. Since they are endangered, you can't fish for them or remove them from the water. I had to chase them down with the boat and remove the jig. All were hooked near the tail.

They are pretty impressive when they go airborne.
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