Tuna fishing - The Hull Truth

Almarktool · 08-10-2009, 09:41 AM

How are you guys that are tuna fishing with out a transom door
bringing the 30" and under fish on the boat, you obviously can't
gaff the fish if you are not sure if it is a legal fish ?
just looking for some idea as I don't have a transom door

Thanks
Mark

vcinri · 08-10-2009, 10:07 AM

I have a transom door but only use it on large fish, 200 lbs +.

To answer your question, I use a large landing net or sometimes pick them up by the leader if they are that small. Either way, with some gentle handling, will insure a healthy release.

Good Luck,
VC

amarshall · 08-10-2009, 01:31 PM

I wish we had this problem. All I want is a small tuna for dinner. Everything is 70" here and crazy amount of meat to kill a fish to feed 50 people.

andyp262 · 08-10-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by amarshall

I wish we had this problem. All I want is a small tuna for dinner. Everything is 70" here and crazy amount of meat to kill a fish to feed 50 people.

30" fish? i hear you, after some of this years bruisers id welcome them fun little buggers

steelhead130 · 08-10-2009, 05:51 PM

tail rope has been used on boats Ive been on.

msilva4 · 08-10-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by amarshall

I wish we had this problem. All I want is a small tuna for dinner. Everything is 70" here and crazy amount of meat to kill a fish to feed 50 people.

I will swap you a 30" for a 70" none of it will go to waste