The Scat Jacuzzi at your service...

Is that just where they put the fish to die before icedown? I'm guessing it's not the norm to club the tuna like we do the kings. Cool Vid. Makes me want to go Tuna Fishing real bad.

That's the bleed out slurry, and yes, they often have to be persuaded to calm them down so the meat is not too bruised.

Trolling bounty. Only other fish pulled up trolling were a couple cudas.

waaaaaaaaaaahhhoooooooooooooooooo!!! "watch the teeth guys".... suture kits and iodine should be mandatory on offshore boats... LOL!!!

Looks like y'all had a he!! of a trip. I gotta git in on the next one.

Just jump on the next trip!
Everyone is always welcome, and you
won't forget it, I assure you!

Man it looks like y'all had a helluva time. On those Tuna trips do you have to take your own gear or it just preference over the gear that is supplied? Also what is the cost to go on the trip? The wife and I were talking last weekend and we may be interested in Tuna Nueve!!!


Rob

It's going to be hard for y'all to transition back to fresh water fishing

650.00 for the trip. They do supply a rod and reel that could be used for chunk fishing or live flyers, but most bring their own gear.

Joe

thanks Mojo

I just want to find out if there was anybody I failed to pick on or insult this trip?

nope, I think you pretty much had the bases covered.........
I still can't beleive it only took you 20 minutes
to winch in that 40# yellowfin.......... did you double up on the geritol?????

See you next time, amigo!
-B

Sweet trip.

Thanks for the report and pics, guys.

It looked like a blast. I wish I could have made it.

I think I saw a helicopter headed to our boat!!!

I didn't know what Ronnie was talking about so I googled it.

"Like its relative the oilfish (Ruvettus pretiosus), escolar cannot metabolize the wax esters (Gempylotoxin) naturally found in its diet, which accumulates to give an oil content in the muscle meat of 18–21%. These wax esters may rapidly cause gastrointestinal symptoms following consumption; however, these effects are usually short lived.

The gastrointestinal symptoms, called "keriorrhea", caused by these wax esters may include oily orange diarrhea, discharge, or leakage from the rectum that may smell of mineral oil. The discharge can stain clothing and occur without warning 30 minutes to 36 hours after consuming the fish. The oil may pool in the rectum and cause frequent urges for bowel movements due to its lubricant qualities and may be accidentally discharged by the passing of gas. Symptoms may occur over a period of one or more days. Other symptoms may include stomach cramps, loose bowel movements, diarrhea, headaches, nausea, and vomiting.

To minimize the risk of symptoms, strict control of portion size is recommended as well as preparation methods that remove some of the oil. Grilling will greatly reduce the heavy fat content in the fish making it edible without ill side-effects. Portions should be no greater than 6 ounces."

YIKES

But is was a record!

Yeah, the fish was "donated" to a biologist for taste test... ahem testing. Hope they did thier research and know about portion control. Capt said all the paperwork was sent in, hopefully will be getting a certificate sometime soon.

Did someone say helicopter?

Yep, they keep one reserved for me, just like the president.

How deep is the water at that rig in the vid?

8000 ft, give or take a few! It can drill to 35000 ft!

Yikes! Thats a lot of pipe to put together and take apart.

Congrats on the escolar. I had the previous state record and you beat it by several pounds. The escolar is eaten frequently as sushi. I shared mine with several other people with no ill effects. It is a very mild meat that is extremely white and as long as you don't eat too much, it is great sushi. What's a little oily discharge amongst friends...LOL.

Congrats on the catch. I caught mine on a butterfly jig down around 700 feet or so, just wondering how you caught yours.



Russell Weir aka Yakmon