dlq04

Japanese style Tuna Fishing!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/D65Pf0v9M50

S2KRAY

That is so cool. Love the conveyor belt after release. Those guys gotta have huge arms.

Morris

OK what's going on? How do the fish just come off the lines byt themselves? Why and what are they biting? Can someone explain to a dummy?

NNY S2k

^^^Don't feel bad, I was wondering the same thing
Levi

boltonblue

obviously carefully inspecting fish for reasonable length to ensure sustainability of the population.

Legal Bill

Yeah, nothing like smashing a fish on a metal deck to ensure its survival when you release it. So many countries overfish the tuna.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP6rYThJWUg

If you can deal with a 7 minute video, here is a different example from Italy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DqJIT7A8GQ

Legal Bill

I looked around and asked my buddies on the fishing forum and found out they are using lures consisting of a metal head, feathers, and a barbless, "L" shaped hook. If you watch them, you will see that they keep tension on from the moment of the bite until the fish are slammed onto the deck. One guy has a moment of trouble getting the hook out, but for the most part, when the tension is off the hook comes right out.

jukngene

Bill...a little off topic, but since you are an avid fisherman, just wondering if you have ever tried these: http://www.ziptailz.com/

These were developed and are now sold by one of my previous co-workers. (Well, he is still working and does this on the side)

Legal Bill

No Gene, I never heard of them. It looks like he is marketing to the fresh water crowd based on the photos on the home page. I have not seen this on any of my fishing web sites, magazines or newspapers, but I just may have missed it.

jukngene

Not sure how he is marketing them, but he has an active presence on Facebook. Obviously, he hasn't quit his day job, but he has some good recommendations from "professional" fishermen.