Blue fin

[John Mitchell]

So it begins the uk blue fin catch and release tuna season , some thing like 300 were caught last year , more boats then ever can target them this year , and you need specialized training to tag and release them

 

[Trampster]

So it begins the uk blue fin catch and release tuna season , some thing like 300 were caught last year , more boats then ever can target them this year , and you need specialized training to tag and release them

Not sure it's a good idea but I guess it gives an idea as to how many are out there. Also they are an unavoidable bycatch when Shark fishing, but not totally in agreement with that either.

 

[Valleyboy]

Paving the way for the commercials

 

[John Mitchell]

I guess it’s a matter of time for commercials I hope it’s the same as it is on tv , only 1 fish per day per boat

 

[Valleyboy]

They are allowing the same thing in Wales as well this year. I just feel that as soon as they know where the fish are they will find some justification to hammer them

 

[glandyman]

They are allowing the same thing in Wales as well this year. I just feel that as soon as they know where the fish are they will find some justification to hammer them

One of the problems is the number of wannabes who will target tuna with the wrong gear which means fighting fish to exhaustion over 3 hours thus increasing the mortality rate.

I know that the stats say that the mortality rate for official boats are minimal but that's not an exact science and logic tells you it can't be very beneficial for the fish.

It almost seems like research on behalf of the commercials.

 

[Valleyboy]

One of the problems is the number of wannabes who will target tuna with the wrong gear which means fighting fish to exhaustion over 3 hours plus increasing the mortality rate.

I know that the stats say that the mortality rate for official boats are minimal but that's not an exact science and logic tells you it can't be very beneficial for the fish.

It almost seems like research on behalf of the commercials.

That is what it feels like to me

 

[John Mitchell]

One of the problems is the number of wannabes who will target tuna with the wrong gear which means fighting fish to exhaustion over 3 hours plus increasing the mortality rate.

I know that the stats say that the mortality rate for official boats are minimal but that's not an exact science and logic tells you it can't be very beneficial for the fish.

It almost seems like research on behalf of the commercials.

Hope not

 

[Beach]

So it begins the uk blue fin catch and release tuna season , some thing like 300 were caught last year , more boats then ever can target them this year , and you need specialized training to tag and release them

Since when do you need specialist training John? I have done it in the Caribbean for Sailfish/Marlin etc and Canada for large Halibut and King Salmon, you just need to know what you are doing without harming the fish.

 

[Had1]

Thought the tunaversity thing was a joke until I saw pictures of them in white lab coats practicing drag settings etc ??

 

[Beach]

Thought the tunaversity thing was a joke until I saw pictures of them in white lab coats practicing drag settings etc ??

Are you sure they weren't coming to take you away?

 

[John Mitchell]

Since when do you need specialist training John? I have done it in the Caribbean for Sailfish/Marlin etc and Canada for large Halibut and King Salmon, you just need to know what you are doing without harming the fish.

No it’s a one day course , you don’t do it you don’t fish for tuna , the tunas well fare is paramount

 

[chesilpete]

So it begins the uk blue fin catch and release tuna season , some thing like 300 were caught last year , more boats then ever can target them this year , and you need specialized training to tag and release them

never seen one guv...... what? that big rod in the corner its for sharks mate..... tuna???!!! thought they all lived in Africa, if I see one I will let you know guv ;-) ?

 

[Tournamag]

never seen one guv...... what? that big rod in the corner its for sharks mate..... tuna???!!! thought they all lived in Africa, if I see one I will let you know guv ;-) ?

And we know who likes to Tuna fish i mean Blue sharks with Wrong gear!!!

 

[Valleyboy]

Since when do you need specialist training John? I have done it in the Caribbean for Sailfish/Marlin etc and Canada for large Halibut and King Salmon, you just need to know what you are doing without harming the fish.

There has just been a training event at Swansea University. Teaching amongst other things, drag settings, how to fight them and bring them to the boat quickly etc

 

[Valleyboy]

never seen one guv...... what? that big rod in the corner its for sharks mate..... tuna???!!! thought they all lived in Africa, if I see one I will let you know guv ;-) ?

Amazing how many people have started fishing for sharks with mono traces

 

[Shirleycodlin]

Had a good chat with one of the skippers Saturday night about the blue fins.
He got quite upset with me when I asked if he had a big enough cool box for them.

 

[Beach]

There has just been a training event at Swansea University. Teaching amongst other things, drag settings, how to fight them and bring them to the boat quickly etc

So when do you have a practical lesson?

 

[Mr Fish]

Had a good chat with one of the skippers Saturday night about the blue fins.
He got quite upset with me when I asked if he had a big enough cool box for them.

Tbh I think those caught should be kept. But a very strict limit per boat and only one per angler per season.
Fish to be processed by a registered approved processor on shore and not sold privately.
The angler would be entitled to a certain amount of meat.
Perhaps the skipper could get a (modest) commission per fish.

Either that or leave them alone. Despite all the spin, I’d bet quite a few of those hooked die.
Same with shark fishing for that matter. You see trophy pictures of sharks pissing blood and it’s reported how they ‘swam away strongly’
They probably did, only to die a few hours later ?

 

[Beach]

Tbh I think those caught should be kept. But a very strict limit per boat and only one per angler per season.
Fish to be processed by a registered approved processor on shore and not sold privately.
The angler would be entitled to a certain amount of meat.
Perhaps the skipper could get a (modest) commission per fish.

Either that or leave them alone. Despite all the spin, I’d bet quite a few of those hooked die.
Same with shark fishing for that matter. You see trophy pictures of sharks pissing blood and it’s reported how they ‘swam away strongly’
They probably did, only to die a few hours later ?

Most Bluefin caught are sent to Japan, certainly from the East Coast of USA.