Paralabrax Maculatofasciatus "Spotted Sand-Bass", a native serranid of southern california's bays, found as far south as nicaragua.
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Paralichthys californicus "California Halibut" A largetooth flounder, and close relative of summer and gulf flounders.
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Umbrina Roncador "Yellow-fin Croaker", common drums found here, they are actually a nuisance species for me, often getting between me and more desirable fish..
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..regardless, they are still very strong fighters, and are alot of fun on light line.
Amphistichus Argenteus "Barred Surfperch", a relative of the "Tule Perch", in the family Embiotocidae, distantly related to Wrasses!
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Embiotoca jacksonii "Black Surfperch"yet another member of the family Embiotocidae! They can have quite variable coloration, as well!
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And here's a non-native fish you all should know
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Poor thing had part of its premaxilla damaged, yet it still has no trouble feeding!
All these fish were released to get big and break some lines
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