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06-12-2007, 11:12 AM
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Got Necco's?
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Bleeding Tuna
I have been reading about different methods of bleeding tuna from slicing the gills to making an incision behind the pectoral fin. Haven't hooked up yet but want to be ready. What do you guys recommend?
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06-12-2007, 11:45 AM
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lobster = striper bait
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At the gills and at the tail and get em on ice IMMEDIATELY.
Also someone can probably chime in on rock salt + ice to turn em into solid blocks fast.  |
Ski Quicks Hole
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06-12-2007, 11:53 AM
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Got Necco's?
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thanks for the tip. Is it necessary to remove the head and entrails before putting on ice?
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06-12-2007, 11:56 AM
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lobster = striper bait
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Nope.
You can leave em whole.
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06-12-2007, 12:01 PM
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Got Necco's?
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great thanks. Hopefully I get one this year..
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06-12-2007, 11:59 AM
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Spot Preserver
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I make an incision behind both pectoral fins about 2 inches deep and I also nick a gill and or the tail. I drag the fish around for a while and then throw em on the ice gutted. Some use a slurry with kosher salt, ice, and salt water which makes them really cold really fast but I dont have the space to do that. I leave them on ice for 24 -30 hours to firm up the flesh. Finally leave the head on because it is the law. The green cops frown on that sort of stuff.
Last edited by keeperreaper; 06-12-2007 at 12:14 PM..
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06-12-2007, 12:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by keeperreaper
I make an incision behind both pectoral fins about 2 inches deep and I also nick a gill and or the tail. I drag the fish around for a while and then throw em on the ice. Some use a slurry with kosher salt, ice, and salt water which makes them really cold really fast but I dont have the space to do that. I leave them on ice for 24 -30 hours to firm up the flesh. Finally leave the head on because it is the law. The green cops frown on that sort of stuff.
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Absolutely false! You have to leave the pec fins on, but you can take the head off. |
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06-12-2007, 12:13 PM
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Spot Preserver
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I was misinformed and not aware of that. Say the fish is 30" and you cut the head off the fish is now 20". It is shorter than the 27" regs. How do they know the actual length?
You learn something new every day. Thanks MM
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06-12-2007, 12:02 PM
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You can leave them whole, but heading them will make more room in the cooler and gutting them will cool them down faster. I use the one stab on the lateral line just behind the pec fin. If you know how to do it's the quickest and easiest. If you're hesitant you can cut the gills. Either way will work, just do it quick, while the fish is still alive and can pump all the blood out. Best way to coole them is in a slurry of flake ice and sea water, you can add more salt if you like. Second best is to just bury them in the flake ice.
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06-12-2007, 03:50 PM
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Also known as OAK
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Maybe I am Jim... Maybe I am.... 
It aint easy holden em as they thrash their last thrash... but makes for a mean looking picture... (hence the grimace) |
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Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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06-12-2007, 04:36 PM
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Taken from another site. Very thorough.
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06-13-2007, 10:54 AM
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Got Necco's?
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very informative. thanks!
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06-13-2007, 07:19 PM
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i understand that ...large fish 150+ should be left in water , tail wraped at boat w/ other line through mouth ... cut main art @base of gills and body handle .. keep fish alive and moving to bleed self out and bring body temp down... gill gut and dehead add to ice w/ salt water mix1 to 2 hrs..drain cover w/ more shaved ice....
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06-14-2007, 10:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stiff tip
i understand that ...large fish 150+ should be left in water , tail wraped at boat w/ other line through mouth ... cut main art @base of gills and body handle .. keep fish alive and moving to bleed self out and bring body temp down... gill gut and dehead add to ice w/ salt water mix1 to 2 hrs..drain cover w/ more shaved ice....
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No need to gill gut if you're going to take the head off anyway. |
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