We have a line on some beautiful red banded and blackgill rockfish from F/V Yellow Time off of Santa Barbara, CA and we're happy to have them for you today. Caught by bottom longline, these stocks are doing really well, and these specific fish will be in top condition and as fresh as can be.

Most of the rockfish that end up in our local markets are drag caught, and the fact that these are hook and line caught is really awesome. To put it in perspective, a boat dragging for ocean perch, thorny heads or chilis can catch 40,000 pounds in one outing. By contrast a guy fishing hook and line is lucky to catch 250 to 500 pounds. Of the rockfish species, this is a relatively short-lived, fast-maturing species that lives most of it's life on shallower water than many other rockfish species. Did I mention they're delicious?

ORIGIN: F/V Yellow Time off of Santa Barbara, CA

METHOD: bottom longline

RECIPES: rockfish tacos & Mexican slaw; rockin' rockfish cakes; convict chowder, OR just grill it! Light marinade and a BBQ - you're golden.

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