Just wanted to point out here, rockfishing season closed as of 10/31/09 for this area. So a trip on the El Dorado will be Crab / Sanddabs likely. There are other types of trips available, just not rockfish.
Just a public service annoucement folks......keep moving.
And to whomever asked...rockcod is indeed very tasty. Light white meat. Actually the primary target for me when I get the opportunity.
As an aside, there are forces working on restricting your rights to fish for rockies every year. The result recently was the passage of a series of 'preserves' to protect fish species that have never been endangered by the actions of private hook and line fishing fools such as myself. There were already regulations in place. (Ten cod total, no more than two such and such). Weather conditions effectively reduce trips too, as the Barfers trip here. To avoid any tree hugger discussions, I'll steer away from any stronger political statements. But understand, if you don't pay attention, you will no longer be doing any fishing with your families in a few years. Semi=Rant over.