Tuna time in San Carlos

[Limey Linda]

The yellow fin tuna (Ahi tuna) are here. First catch of the season and one 50 pounder hurt me. It sounded to about 200 ft. right behind the boat and stayed there; dead vertical drop on the line. Even if we moved the boat forward it still stayed there. I punched the reel down to low and set the drag as tight as I dared. Approx. 60 lbs. any tighter and I would have risked breaking the line ( 100lb. test.) The drag still slipped. I was in the chair with the rod but in the gimbal and holding on with both hands and trying to crank. After about 1/2 hour the fish started to tire and managed to get it up. They say this is fun but by arms and back hurt like hell. A couple of pics. back at the cleaning station of cleaning bagging etc at the end on the day. However, the seared crusted tuna on the BBQ tastes like heaven. Bagged approx. 100lbs of filets and gave most away. However we do get to eat at the Cantina for free for a few weeks.
Forgot to mention we had a triple hook up of 3 x40lb+ tuna within 3 seconds. If you want to see total pandamonium on a boat this was it. Quite dangerous actually.

[Stoo]

Originally Posted by Limey Linda

They say this is fun but by arms and back hurt like hell.

Imagine how the tuna feel about it..

[jambo]

[QUOTE Quite dangerous actually. [/QUOTE]

Why not just keep the Tuna in the sea then!!

[prairie tuber]

Originally Posted by jambo

Why not just keep the Tuna in the sea then!!

Because he's not a shark who can simply swim down there to eat them.


By the way, nice catch LL ! They look delicious!

[jambo]

so that makes ok then

[Limey Linda]

Originally Posted by jambo

so that makes ok then

We assume you do not eat fish and chips, pork, beef etc etc. then????

If it makes you feel any better; the two guys who did all the cleaning earnt 5 quid and two bags of fish each for 1 1/2 hrs work including cleaning the boat.
Their families will have a treat as will all the other low income people who we gave fish to. None of that fish goes to waste.

Also, that trip costs us $100 for fuel food, gear drinks etc. so that helps the local economy which is very depressed at the mo.

Yes: I think that IS OK. and I feel good about it.

PS. I knew someone would have to make a protest.

[PacificNWrib]

Nice work! I just got back from San Jose del Cabo on Tuesday. I did some surf fishing for Rooster fish, but mainly caught jack carevelle. Ended up giving them to the local fisherman there.

I love the Sea of Cortez! There is a lot of amazing fishing to be done.

John

[jambo]

You and your 'hard-core' mates missed my point and that was you last two sentences on your first post 'pandamonium on a boat and dangerous really'!! As one who believes in enjoying himself on a rib I also advise safe boating for all. It seems I caught some over zealous 'sharks' with my comment.
And BTW I am also speaking as somkeone who commercialy fished on the W of Scotland. Now I will go back to my knitting

[Stoo]

Originally Posted by Limey Linda

PS. I knew someone would have to make a protest.

I suspect that in the overall scheme of things, your few fishies aren't going to cause a huge problem...

[jambo]

Nice art work Stoo. Hows Tobermory this weather?

J

[jyasaki]

Charlie Tuna?

Posterboy (or fish) for Starkist Tuna. Always used to try and get caught, but wasn't up to StarKist's standards (sort of like the Foster Farms chickens, another ad campaign which Europeans also have no idea what I'm talking about...)

FWIW, a lot of spearfishermen here on the CA coast catch grief over their sport - how it's inhumane to spear fish, how it's easier to buy it in stores, etc. Defies logic. Why support something that has a high ratio of bycatch when you can selectively take the fish you want?

I mean, if it's that big an issue to you, work on changing the laws and regulations. You won't get too far by criticizing people who are playing by the rules...

[soapbox off]

jky

p.s. LL, you're making me hungry again... Nice catch(es).

[no excuses]

Originally Posted by Limey Linda

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Forgot to mention we had a triple hook up of 3 x40lb+ tuna within 3 seconds. If you want to see total pandamonium on a boat this was it. Quite dangerous actually.

yeh but what a lot of fun

[Au551e]

Spearfishing is just like going to the supermarket......... pick out what you want for dinner, put it in your bag and enjoy. No by-catch, no waste, and for the vegans there is seaweed....
Everyone is happy.

Peter

[Stoo]

Thanks Jambo... That's Charlie Tuna... 'fraid I can't take credit...

Our weather has been "variable" this year. I woke up this AM to a gale with thunderstorms. At the moment it's blowing, but mild and sunny. Rain tomorrow, then down to near freezing temperatures over the weekend... It never get's dull!

This weekend we celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday. Being devoted Royalists, most of us call the holiday "May Two-Four"... Many believe we named the day after a case of beer. At any rate, it's the unofficial Start of Summer. Hopefully, it won't snow!

[prairie tuber]

Hee hee, can't wait to post this spring's 'bear hunting by sib' pics..

[Stoo]

Originally Posted by prairie tuber

Hee hee, can't wait to post this spring's 'bear hunting by sib' pics..

Especially if the beast eats yer boat before you nail it's furry butt!

[prairie tuber]

Oi! It's very important to keep you SIB clean and absolutely free of any food scents when using it for overnight camping! Its the last thing you want to use as a bait when you are 80-100 km from the closest launch site!

[jambo]

Tx Stoo it has been a very mixed bag over here as well. They are forcasting a BBQ summer herd it before just have to wait and see!!
Have a good summer cruising and maybe we can exchange some pics.
mate
J

[Stoo]

We're just winding up a long weekend here... Unfortunately, it's been blowing a full gale all weekend... even a few snow flurries overnight. Sigh...