Why Deep-Set Buoy Gear? Buoy strike indicators show when a fish is on the line, allowing for rapid processing of swordfish and live release of non-target catch Non-targets like sea turtles and sharks are avoided by strategically positioning hooks at depths below the surface waters during the day Deep-setting provides the west coast with a low-impact option for landing local …
Halibut, California
Species Name:Paralichthys californicus Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:California (or “Local”) Halibut – a delicious flat fish found from Baja north to San Francisco Bay. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where: California How: Wild caught; longline Back to Product Guide Characteristics The California halibut or California flounder yields firm fillets with a mild, delicious flavor. Alternatives include Alaskan Halibut, Atlantic Halibut, Dover or …
Salmon (Wild), King
Species Name:Oncorhynchus tschawytscha Sustainability Rating:Multiple Ratings What:Also known as chinook, king salmon are the largest of the 5 commercially harvested species from the N. Pacific and can reach weights up to 125 lbs. (they are also the least abundant, and in general, the most expensive). Although Copper River kings tend to get the most press, we source king salmon from …
Sardines
Species Name:Sardinops sagax caerulea Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Wild Caught Sardines According to NOAA, “The West Coast Pacific sardine fishery was first developed during World War I to fill an increased demand for nutritious food that could be canned and easily carried onto battlefields. The fishery rapidly expanded, and by the 1940s Pacific sardine supported the largest fishery in …
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