Fishing near Roaring Hole. The mist around the near point is produced by the massive flow of ebbing water over a five foot drop through a 75 foot channel leading from an enormous tidal lagoon. THe fish this morning were small in comparison to our denison of the deep yesterday. WHile dropping leaded minnows along a secret cliff (a tip from an obliging local guide) we hooked a common rockfish of nearly two pounds. On this occasion however the fish became quite stubborn and refused to surface. The weight was almost immovable with the 20 lb test and spinning gear. Slowly however the huge weight ascended begrudgingly. THe rod handle was firmly lodged under one armpit while I dipped low and heaved and reeled and heaved and reeled. Cautiously we searched the dark water beneath the dinghy for a sign of what trouble was about to surface. Austin spied it first. "Oh, My God!", he exclaimed in full verse. I looked and saw the head of a ling cod that was difficult to comprehend. This was not a fish but a prehistoric creature of epic proportions. Its head was the size of a basketball, teeth were like fangs. In its mouth was a two pound rockfish attached to a five inch long lead minnow. A mere snack. The ling's body hung down in the water easily four feet and likely five. After the initial shock, we carved out a plan. First, DO NOT bring this fish into the rubber dinghy. We settled on releasing the ling after photographing with the pocket phone that was only good as a camera anyway back in this country. Photo snapped, I reached for the gaff and snagged the rockfish from the beasts jaws. The rockfish fell into the water and swam a few yards off still attached to the lure. Relieved, we set about restoring order to the dinghy when the rod tip dove into the water with drag screaming. Austin hung on. THe ling had attacked again. We battled another several minutes and returned the ling to the surface with the fish deeper in its its toothy jaws. Again the gaff and this time the rockfish was boated and the ling quickly disappeared into the depths. We were in awe of what had just occurred and spent the rest of the evening reliving the event from every angle.