29-12-2006, 10:43 PM
Quote:Giant squid attack off Bodega
By Bill Lynch
Thursday, December 21, 2006 6:05 PM PST
GIANT CALAMARI are prowling the waters off Sonoma County this winter. Captain Rick Powers of Bodega Bay Sportsfishing reported a very close encounter this week, with tasty results.
12.22.06 -- No, the squid didn't attack any humans, but the monster calamari wrapped their arms around baited hooks dropped into the ocean Tuesday by passengers on board the New Sea Angler, Capt. Rick Powers' party boat. Rick had several researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research team looking at rock fish counts as well as the squid.
Rick said he saw a school of them and the action was fast and furious. Rick added they were the biggest Humboldt squid he has ever seen running, from 40 to 70 pounds each. His 9-year-old daughter brought in one that outweighed her by a good 20 pounds.
The rock cod season ends Dec. 31, and Rick plans on taking out giant squid trips starting Jan. 1. Call Bodega Bay Sportsfishing at 875-3344 for reservations and more information.
San Francisco Chronicle
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Thursday, December 21, 2006