Rock fish

This is the fish Michael pulled off of our long-line after it leaving in the water over night. Ugliest fish I've ever seen but Michael cleaned it and cooked it whole today for lunch. I was a bit skeptical but I have to admit it was pretty darn good. Very mild flavor with a halibut type texture. So now we know these are a keeper if it's the right size. The rock fish I have had in town, that I thought was gross, I think now it was just not fresh. We got fish and chips once at the Pub and I could smell it coming. Couldn't even put it in my mouth. lol
Here's to more fishing!

Way creepy eyeballs   They were popping out! Female, full of roe.  Scales are brutal to remove as were the fins.