FYI - For a long time I didn't believe people telling me the smaller Rockfish taste better. I really thought that was just influenced by catch and release preferences about keeping larger fish. I've eaten a handful of 30+ inchers and I like them but my wife doesn't. I decided to let that big one go and keep two 18-20 inchers and cooked them both different ways. They really are better tasting fish. Better texture and better flavor. Do yourself a favor before you judge them as nasty tasting fish, try a 2-3 pounder and you'll change your mind!
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Jimmy
I feel bad for people who don't hunt and fish. They never get to experience God's creation the way we do.