Yellowfin Fever in Vanuatu
Декабрь 22, 2016 Port Vila 2 фото
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Тунец (желтоперый)

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Today we had a 6 hour charter with the wonderful Schell family who were visiting Vanuatu on a cruise from Australia. Helen had arranged the trip as a surprise for her sons Cameron and Jay. It was a late start due to the arrival time of the cruise ship, but despite missing the first tide we had fantastic fishing. With no experience of Game Fishing before the family were very excited about what was to come. It wasn’t long before Jay was connected to a Yellowfin Tuna which screamed line of the reel at a blistering pace. Jay did an excellent job in the chair and soon realised how much easier it looks on TV! In no time at all we had a nice 50KG yellowfin on the deck and a very happy Angler. Next it was Dad, Kieran’s turn and in no time he was onto a small Mahi Mahi, which he quickly over powered and caught. Next up it was older brother Jay, out of nowhere came the bite and again we were connected to another decent Yellowfin. Jay, not to be outdone by his brother worked hard in the chair and got the job done. Unfortunately the fish had other ideas and came off at the side of the boat. Still it was a caught fish and a very happy family. Especially when they had the fresh Tuna Sashimi on the way in.
Russ Housby
Port-vila, Vanuatu
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