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09-06-2009, 10:23 AM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,397
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Tunoids - Handling The Catch
I know some of the basic protocols, but wonder if anyone has any tips on prepping the catch for the ride back to the dock... 
I know there's a lot of experienced guys in this forum and would appreciate any input you might have
Thanks in advance, men -  |
"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
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09-06-2009, 11:33 AM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,388
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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09-06-2009, 12:46 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: marshfield
Posts: 3,609
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bleed it, gill/gut it and pack the cavity w/ ice, and get it in a cooler or bag asap and get it cold
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my 1st wife didn't like me fishing so much
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09-06-2009, 01:47 PM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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what size fish?
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09-07-2009, 06:09 AM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,397
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nightfighter
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Thanks Rosco -  - that pretty much answers all the questions
Quote:
Originally Posted by thefishingfreak
what size fish?
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Geez, if I knew that in advance, I'd pick the winning lottery numbers and go get my own boat with a crew of deck hands from Hooters...  |
"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
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09-07-2009, 08:15 AM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 2,461
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I do the same as Niko except I try to swim them on the side of the boat to get color back and cool them down before I bleed them. Makes a big difference in the quality of meat.
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Make America Great Again.
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09-07-2009, 08:19 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,349
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thefishingfreak
what size fish?
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S of New England, I'm guessing on the clam rig?
Likely sub 50lb yellow or bft...
bleed immediately, I like to hit the line at the throat, pec fin and tail.
stick em in the corner as they gush, reset the lines and then head, gut and ASAP and into a cooler and buried w/ ice in cavity |
Bryan
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"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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09-07-2009, 07:26 PM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,397
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Thanks, men - not counting my chickens yet but may be taking another shot at it Wednesday or so...
I'll keep ya posted
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"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
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