by John Shelton | Dec 13, 2014 | DPFishCo, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Species ID, Tackle Basics
Identifying Characteristics and Biology Bloodworms come from the genus Glycera, and are a common bait in sport fishing. Bloodworms are pinkish in color, and can grow to about 14 inches in length. They are found in tidal flats and shallow waters, and can bite leaving a...
by Renee Shelton | Sep 7, 2014 | DPFishCo, Fishing, Food Safety, Safety, Scorpionfish, Seafood
Marine Envenomation Marine envenomation is the resulting poisoning that comes from a sting from a venomous fish or sea animal, such as lionfish, jellyfish, sea urchins, and sting rays. These stings range in seriousness depending on the animal from very mild to lethal...
by Renee Shelton | Aug 16, 2014 | Fishing, Food Safety, Safety
What is Ciguatera and Ciguatoxin? Ciguatoxins are poisonous compounds naturally produced by dinoflagellates, Gambierdiscus toxicus, which are microscopic organisms. These organisms are eaten by reef fish from tropical and subtropical waters. Also, carnivorous tropical...
by Renee Shelton | Jul 7, 2014 | DPFishCo, Fishing, Food Safety, Seafood
Scombridae is the family name of the fish associated with Scombroid fish poisoning. While the name comes from the family name of fish closely associated with scombroid poisoning, non-scombroid fish can be affected. Fish that are susceptible to scombroid poisoning...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Jun 15, 2014 | Fishing, Grunion, Saltwater Fishing
California Grunion Run – 2014 Season Open Season / Closed Season About grunioning from the CA DFG: While grunion spawn on many beaches in southern California, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife does not recommend any particular beach because of...
by Chris Nietzel | Jun 10, 2014 | Fishing, Methods
Fishing for spotted sand bass, Paralabrax maculatofasciatus, throughout Southern California harbors and bays can be one of the most enjoyable types of fishing available to California anglers. Better known as the spotted bay bass, “spotties” are one of the most...
