r/Fishing • u/11BigDaddyChris11 • Jul 01 '23

Saltwater Reported, documented, released immediately, etc. estimated 11ft length based off of distance between dock pylons. I know this is very rare but how rare exactly is it and any estimations on weight?

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u/[deleted] Jul 01 '23

Incredibly rare especially off of a dock. They are listed as critically endangered and although research has picked up in the past decade not a huge amount of research is available on them. Good catch! I just wonder how u got the hook out without losing a hand.

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u/11BigDaddyChris11 Jul 01 '23 edited Jul 02 '23

We didn’t actually remove the hook, I called FWC to report it and they told me just to cut the line as short as possible since the hook will dissolve pretty quickly

Edit: I said disolve but as several people stated a better explanation is the hook corrodes to the point where it can fall out

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u/LordRumBottoms Jul 02 '23

The world needs more people like you. You did the right thing and also have a great story and pics to share. And yes, anyone who has spent any time at the beach knows salt air and water will eat anything very quickly. Too many summers replacing light fixtures and latches at the family beach house. So nice work letting the hook be and not trying to remove it. Thanks for sharing. I hope this species can rebound.