Rob, Brian #2, and myself headed up to El Cap for some halibut fishin from the float tubes. Conditions were pretty good when we got there, a little breeze and the occassional decent set rolling through. Rob got a short right off the bat, I hooked up with like a 20, 21 incher within the hour. We worked our way up to the point and had the swell pick up a little. Rob got a couple calico bass, and a short halibut or two. Got kind of bouncy so we drifted back down into the cove. Brian #2, only sporting one fin because his other fin broke, got caught in a small rip, so it took him a little longer... Rob stuck two more halibuts before I got down into the cove, and a few more after that. I got another one that we actually measured cause it was damn close to legal, but not. Brian ruled a mackerel while he was being carried out to sea. Rob ended the day with 8 shorts, 2 calico bass, and a jelly fish. I had 2 shorts, and #2 dominated that mackerel. The tables will probably change the next time we fish Cachuma.
-Quick response to the stardust reports down there- Yes, the Stardust is sweet. Yes, Jason and all of his deckhands are sweet. Yes, Jason can compete with the 3/4 day boats. We'll be charging the overnight tomorrow night on the Seahawk, should be fun.
-Brian

What's the best way for taking a jelly off your line anyway? Cut the whole line or attempt to de-hook? It sounds kinda of dangerous messing with one of those on a floatie? Does your wetsuit protect you?

Diablo

Diablo,
I don't know what Rob did, but if I hooked a jellyfish I'd just do the same thing as when I hook a bull frog or something. Grab the shank of the hook with a pair of pliers and shake shake shake. It'll pop out. With a jellyfish you could probably just rip the hook out since they're so soft. One quick jerk of the rod should do it. The only dangerous part of a jellyfish are the tenticles. You can actually pet jellyfish on the top of they're blob without getting stung, so that's something to consider if you ever snag one. If it's red in color and looks kind of solid, DON'T TOUCH IT!!! Thems the bad ones. Most will just give you a little sting that'll go away in a couple days. They can't sting through wetsuits or waders, so your legs are safe.
-Brian