Yup, and he was told by authorities it was illegal to keep it. Although they didn't press charges.
I believe it was an 80lb. yellowfin caught from shore at Humarock.
According to the story the angler was issued a permit on the spot because it was an incidental catch and the fish was not going to survive. I believe the man in question called the authorities/harbormaster (I'm not sure who) to ask what he should do since the fish was dying.
Although it is a rare occurrance, I would say if it does happen, at least make a call so that you TRIED to reach the proper authorities.
I believe it was an 80lb. yellowfin caught from shore at Humarock.
According to the story the angler was issued a permit on the spot because it was an incidental catch and the fish was not going to survive. I believe the man in question called the authorities/harbormaster (I'm not sure who) to ask what he should do since the fish was dying.
Although it is a rare occurrance, I would say if it does happen, at least make a call so that you TRIED to reach the proper authorities.
Then follow your own instincts........
Thats not the one I was talking about. A couple of guys saw a bluefin in close to shore. It wasn't legal size. They got it out of the water and paid dearly later on. I want to say it was in CA. somewhere. I believe the circumstances are quite differewnt with this one that started this post.
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Thats not the one I was talking about. A couple of guys saw a bluefin in close to shore. It wasn't legal size. They got it out of the water and paid dearly later on. I want to say it was in CA. somewhere. I believe the circumstances are quite differewnt with this one that started this post.
Couple guys trapped one in Ptown, that one?
There was a youtube video, not sure if it was taken down
Wow... Twenty years ago.... I had to search for this as there are rumors/stories coming out of New Jersey of yellowfin from the beach.
But damn.... twenty years....
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