cum photographer ? guess there might be another meaning of the word than im thinking of (at least i hop so
, but else it would be an at least "interesting" job) or just a typo
Um ... now I'm confused Spaddl. 'Cum' is a preposition in the English language meaning 'together with' or 'in combination with'. That aside I hope you enjoyed the links.
Well done Torsten, a superb specimen! And a very exciting form of fishing, very visual. I presume it took a livebait? And from where? Cabo san Lucas or the Sea of Cortez I suspect?
(Whilst I’ve never targeted Striped Marlin I’ve similarly used the technique for Sailfish migrating along the reef edge in the Florida Keys on spin gear. Hopefully there’ll be a chance for me to repeat that next month off Marathon. But in addition I’ve planned some freshwater fishing for exotics in the Miami canal systems and, for the first time, a trip to Louisiana sight fishing for the – hopefully – large Red Drum. Again VERY visual - http://globalflyfisher.com/video/bulls-top .)
One of the most interesting and informative angling blogs I have come across is that by Henry Gilby, an English writer cum photographer. In addition to his overseas trips he is first and foremost an avid lure fisherman targeting, in the main, European Bass both in the UK and Ireland.
Well Christmas is coming Henry has commented on some of the tackle he’s reviewed and used in 2013 in these two entries:
http://www.henry-gilbey.com/bl…r_of_the_year_2013_part_1
http://www.henry-gilbey.com/bl…r_of_the_year_2013_part_2
Patently some of the tackle is provided by manufacturers to promote sales but, in fairness to Henry, I’ve always considered his reviews totally objective. And whilst not the sort of gear you’d necessarily use for many heavyweight tropical species I’m sure it similarly has application for many other European species and waters - Sea Trout from the Baltic and perhaps Leerfish, and others, from the Mediterranean?
In addition to those specifics I’ve mentioned it’s well worth exploring past entries on his blog - http://www.henry-gilbey.com/blog . He’s certainly a prolific writer!
Frustrating Mark.
I've only had those really lengthy battles on Tuna on light tackle, once on 30lb test in Madeira and once on 16 from Cape Verde Island - both in the Atlantic. And the end result? Well just like your BIG fish!
Whilst not the biggest fish I recall a South African angler breaking the world record (at the time) in Hawaii with a 186 pounder YFT on 16. A five hour plus fight.
But then stepping up to the heavy tackle, a bent butt 130 in the chair, one of our members fighting a deep water Bluefin off the Azores for 10 hours before the line popped. He doesn't Tuna fish any more having with a non-rigid bucket harness messed up his hips.
Great shot of that Stripie going airborne. Well done! I especially like the sight of the spray 'zipping' off the leader.
I’ve noted a few points from the latest IGFA newsletter that may be of interest. Full details however appear on this link - http://www.igfa.org/News/main.aspx.
The first relates to an advanced consultation regarding the creation of a number Marine Reserves off the Australian coastline the key of which, and the most likely to potentially impact on our Club members, is that in the Coral Sea out from the Great Barrier Reef.
So here are some ‘key’ statements from the original ‘green’ paper:
ZitatOver the coming months, the Australian Government will be consulting with industry on the design and implementation of a Fisheries Adjustment Assistance Package for commercial fishers and fishing-dependent communities affected by the proposals.
The final Coral Sea Commonwealth Marine Reserve will exclude all mining, including petroleum exploration and development. It will also remove commercial fishing activities from a significant portion of the region.
And I suspect in large part because of concerns and submissions from the sport fishing community – um .... given the current rather delicate political balance with the ‘green’ movement, the environmentalists, supporting what is the largely Labour government - not everyone believes any meaningful compromise that reflects their interests will occur. Albeit only one side of the story, supporting those concerns, here’re a couple of commentaries I’ve picked up from the web:
http://www.sail-world.com/Crui…wed-and-ineffective/98625
http://fishwrecked.com/forum/reply-email-tony-burke
If it’s of further interest though I’m sure you can build a more comprehensive picture of the debate by Googling the topic. Obviously there was enough concern for the Government to put out this Press Release - http://www.maff.gov.au/media_o…onal-fishing-side-by-side
And, in part, a response from the Queensland Game Fishing Association as it relates to the Coral Sea proposal and its impact on the Cairns based Black Marlin Fishery:
ZitatAlles anzeigenAustralian Marine Reserve Proposals Released
On June 14, 2012, the Australian Federal Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, the Hon. Tony Burke, released the final Commonwealth Marine Reserves Network proposals for the South-west, North-west, North, Coral Sea and Temperate East Marine Regions.
The proposals come after almost six years of consultation with the government, and while not as draconian as the proposals put forward by a number of environmental lobby groups, they come as a disappointment to many as they effectively lock out recreational anglers from large areas of Australian Ocean in a plan that the Minister openly admitted in meetings had more to do with politics than science.
Of particular concern to international anglers has been the debate about the Coral Sea region, home to the Cairns based Black Marlin Fishery.
Once proclaimed under Australia’s national environment law, the Coral Sea Commonwealth Marine Reserve will cover the waters of the Coral Sea that fall within Australia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This area covers approximately 989 842 square kilometres—which is more than half the size of the state of Alaska. Under the current proposals anglers will lose or have activities restricted in 51% of the region including parts of key reef systems such as Osprey Reef, Marion Reef, Bougainville Reef, Vema Reef, Kenn, and Shark Reefs which will be included as marine national parks.
In July 2012, the Director of National Parks will release a notice inviting public comment on the proclamation of the final Commonwealth marine reserves proposals. Once the notice has been published in the Government Gazette, the public will have 60 days to provide comment. Information on the final Commonwealth Marine Reserves Network proposal can be found at www.environment.gov.au/marinereserves
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Moving on then on that link - [url]http://www.igfa.org/News/main.aspx - there a series of images of what are described as IGFA Hot Catches, submissions for potential records. If you click on each of the images some brief text regarding the capture is displayed. A few caught my eye:
[i][quote]The IGFA recently received a potential men’s 37 kg (80 lb) line class record for swordfish (Xiphias gladius). The 404.4 kg (891 lb 8 oz) broadbill was landed by Kiwi angler Jim Gigger, while off Cape Karikari, New Zealand on April 9, 2012. Fishing aboard the Primetime with Capt. John Gregory, Gigger needed only an hour and 20 minutes to land the monster swordfish after it took the skipjack tuna they had rigged for bait. The existing men’s 37 kg (80 lb) line class record stands at 369 kg (813 lb 7 oz), and was caught on May 28, 2003 by Gerald Garrett while fishing out of the same location, Karikari, New Zealand.
[quote][i]French angler Daniel Lopuszanski currently holds the men’s 8 kg (16 lb) line class record for tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) with a 92 kg (202 lb 13 oz) fish, but he may have recently bested his own record. Fishing out of Pointe Noire, Congo on April 4, 2012 with local guide Maurice Gregoire, Lopuszanski landed a massive 105.2 kg (231 lb 14 oz) silver king. Lopuszanski was using a live baitfish and needed an hour to land this potential new men’s 8 kg (16 lb) line class record.
[quote][i]Light tackle fly angler Dotty Ballantyne continues her pursuit of saltwater game fish records on fly, this time targeting barracuda. Fishing out of Key West, Florida, USA with Capt. Robert Trosset on May 11, 2012, Ballantyne landed a 8.87 kg (19 lb 9 oz) great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) after it ate her baitfish pattern fly and put up a six minute fight. Ballantyne’s fish qualifies her for the potential new women’s 4 kg (8 lb) tippet class record, as the current record stands at 6.57 kg (14 lb 8 oz).
(A number of our Club members have fished with Bob Trosset in the past but, based on comments I’d heard a couple of years ago from a friend of RT’s, I’d assumed he’d after a heart attack given up chartering. Patently not the case!)
[quote][i]German angler Andreas Siegesmund recently returned from a trip to Guinea-Bissau where he landed a new potential All-Tackle Length cobia (Rachycentron canadum) that measured out to an impressive 136 cm. Siegesmund was fishing around Acunda-Bijugos with local guide Jean-Robin Dubouchet on April 27, 2012, and needed 25 minutes to land this tough fish after it ate the live bait he cast. After the proper measurements and photos were taken, the fish was released alive. The current IGFA record stands at 101 cm.
Then:
[quote][i][b]Keep Mexico's Dorado Off the Table
The Mexican Congress has been conducting forums throughout Mexico and Baja for the past two years, seeking input from the sportfishing and commercial industry on the feasibility of removing dorado from the list of species “reserved exclusively for sportfishing” which is outlined in the Mexican Fisheries law. The passing of this initiative would allow the commercialization of dorado.[i]
The sixth Forum was convened unexpectedly last week in Tapachula, Chiapas. Minerva Saenz, IGFA Representative in Los Cabos, along with many others, responded to the last minute call for testimony. They traveled more than two thousand miles at great personal expense to once again voice the Sportfishing Industries' opposition to any action that would allow the taking of more dorado for commercial purposes.
The ever effusive Minerva observed on her return Monday, "The meeting was the most powerful of the six that I have attended. The government officials were impressed and seemed to be very receptive to our objections and recommendations."
And finally:
[b]IGFA Codifies New Release Rules and Recommendations
The IGFA obviously felt they had to finally react to what has been over decades now a movement to ‘release only’ tournaments, fitting in with their ‘observer’ programme.
These rules and their recommendations are also on this link - [url]http://www.igfa.org/News/main.aspx.
Hi Torsten
I've no personal experience of the Gambia but, looking at Richard's web site - http://www.worldsportfishing.c…a/gambia-fishing-seasons/ - it appears juveniles, but with fish up to 90lbs, are encountered during the Summer months, May through August, with the monsters encountered January through March. Richard's web site does seem to give you a reasonable indication of what other species are encountered, especially in the River and inshore. Worth examining. This, albeit the result of a VERY GOOD day, seemed to illustrate that inshore potential -
http://www.worldsportfishing.com/what-the-pros-say/122-2/ .
It will be interesting to see how you get on.
Hi Torsten
In terms of understanding that area's potential, albeit focussed on Senegal, someone like Stephanie at www.pechextreme.com may well be able to help. This link illustrates the number of operations operating in Senegal -
http://www.pechextreme.com/en/…8a-4381-ab3a-ead689cc2b9e
Their web sites may also give you a reasonable insight into the fishery. (Google Translate can sometimes help.)
Any Info on Gambia big Game Boats for offshore MArlin ?
Hi Torsten
DavidH has picked up that reference to that small Cat. It's not one I was aware of but I have to say I'm not certain I'd wish to venture that far offshore in one. There may be others but, from my understanding, the Gambia isn't a recognised 'bluewater' fishery - British anglers tend to fish from the shore or from small boats in the mouth of the Gambia River itself. If it was me I think, certainly in the first instance, I'd look at hiring a boat from Senegal. They have a much greater knowledge of that offshore fishery. Either that or contact Richard when he's back from that exploratory trip.
Hi Torsten
As with Senegal, the French speaking nation that surrounds the Gambia, the bluewater is more than 40 kilometres offshore. Certainly the Senegalese gameboats target pelagics,mainly Sailfish and other light tackle species, although Blue Marlin are also encountered.
Specifically in terms of the Gambia I know that one of our Club members, Richard Sheard, is currently undertaking some exploratory fishing offshore. There's reference to it on this thread -
http://www.worldseafishing.com…exploratory-week-22nd-may . Richard also posted recently details of one of those very large Tarpon taken there -
http://www.worldseafishing.com…e-the-biggest-Tarpon-ever . Not the biggest I've heard of but still in its damaged state around 80lbs over the existing All Tackle World record.
Sebastin
Firstly, my apologies that my reply is in English. There are a number of links from other forums, listed below, that might be of use. Reading them the two key things to bear in mind would be:
- remember to factor in the 7% Sales Tax, and
- the market is highly competitive. There are lots of shops, so obtain quotes from different stores and negotiate prices aggressively.
Additionally you may find this free, on line translation service of use - http://translate.google.com/#
http://www.ausfish.com.au/vfor…22-Singapore-Tackle-Shops
http://fishwrecked.com/forum/singapore-tackle-store-help
http://www.sportfishingasia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1328
Shades of, as we Anglo Saxons would say, a busman's holiday!
Some superb images of a fascinating civilisation that extended throughout large parts of Central America. I recall that once, delayed getting out to the islands on Belize's Barrier Reef - Caribbean side - we visited these ruins - http://www.belize-vacation.com/belize/lamanai.htm - of a Mayan city in the rain forest, 20 odd miles up a river. And confronted with a large freshwater lagoon we, like you, couldn't resist the opportunity to fish. It was the wrong time of year for Tarpon but we still managed to catch a variety of Peacock Bass.
And a link, translated from the Mayan language, Lamanai equates to submerged crocodile. We only saw babies but subsequently, offshore on Turneffe Atoll, we, fishing with light spin gear from a jetty at night for Jacks ended up foulhooking - in the base of its tail - an 8 footer. Certainly came as a shock!
And who secured the Atlantic Blue Marlin tag awards for 2011? Perhaps not surprisingly the Captain one went to Zak Conde - chartering in Cape Verde and also now the Azores - and the Angler one was shared by Andy Fanter, a former Club member from the 'States, and, I have to admit someone I've never heard of before, Tim Twiddy from .... Glasgow. Well done!
Here's the full list - http://billfish.org/2474-check…competition-award-winners .
Zitat
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First, we caught some blue runners to use for bait, and those worked to get the guys two good goliath fights with one 150-pound and one 175-pound goliath, both of which were gently released.
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That YouTube video footage you posted certainly illustrates the power Goliaths have with that enormous tail.
In November, unfortunately we couldn't get out into the Gulf Stream to night fish for Broadbill, we fished out of Marathon on the 'Keys over the famous wreck of the Thunderbolt in 115' of water. Reputedly - and I've seen a scuba diver's video footage of it - plays host to an estimated 800lb fish. Um ... no wonder we lost 21 hooks that day to fish that were taking us back into the wreck.
Our Club’s AGM this year it’s to be held on Sunday, 15 th January, 2012 in the meeting room above the Hand and Flower pub in the Hammersmith Road, West London (UK) opposite the Olympia Exhibition Centre - http://www.fullershotels.com/rte.asp?id=306 starting at 2:00pm. And this year, for the first time, we have decided to open the meeting to other interested anglers. (Not the easiest of places to get to if you live in say Germany, but some of you may be in London for the last weekend of the International Boat Show or perhaps on business.)
Obviously, as with all AGMs, there will be a degree of formality associated with our officers’ reports but you may find our résumé of Notable Fish captures – rest assured it’s not all about fishing overseas or trolling - and the presentation of the Club trophies of interest. We’ve 22 trophies in all ranging from the Best Angling Achievement through those for particular species and best specimens from UK waters – salt, freshwater and fly – to one for the best hard luck story, our Crying Towel.
Also this year we will be hosting on behalf of the Billfish Foundation – http://billfish.org/ - their prize draw for their European members for a day’s charter aboard Jason Pipe’s gameboat Bocanegro - http://www.bluemarlingomera.com/ - based in Lanzarote, Canary Islands. And one of their specialists, Elliott Stark, will be present to deliver a short presentation on their work in the area of conservation – it’s not just restricted to billfish.
Apart from that though there’ll be an opportunity to have a chat to some of our members both before and after the meeting. You’ll find some will start to congregate in the bar from 12:30 onwards. They’re fairly easy to pick out, just listen to what they’re talking about!
Anyway if it’s of interest perhaps you could just send me a Private Message (PM) through this forum so that we get an indication of likely numbers. Unfortunately we can’t use the Club’s web site which is currently ‘down’ – problems with the ISP hosting our site. And bear in mind I won’t be now accessing my PMs until after the Christmas holidays.
Just one final point – directions. The pub’s opposite the Olympia, with the nearest underground stations being either Olympia (on the District line) or Earls Court (on the Circle, District & Piccadilly lines). For car drivers there're Residents parking, ubiquitous ‘double yellows’ and some rather strange 'single yellows' with Sunday restrictions on to contend with. So please be very careful when parking, unless you want to fill the local authority’s ‘coffers’ even further! The only place I’ve found that you can park in the area for free is the North End Road, about 300 yards away.
Have a great Christmas and here's hoping you catch that BIG fish in 2012.
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The photo shown is of angler, Alan Bronson, with a 17-inch hogfish, caught on shrimp in 43 feet, on an offshore trip this past weekend.
Hi Dave
What a bizarre creature! Eating one, and they're superb eating, is the closest I've been to one until Ray Douglas, the owner of Kings Sailfish Mounts, took us around his workshop in Fort Lauderdale. He had a superb, brightly coloured mount of one which I have to say, for all the world, looked as if it had been assembled from bits of other fish! Looking at Ray's site -
http://www.kingsailfishmounts.…034b2fb1d5b6640d8d8eca986
- I notice that he's recently been able to aquire a 'monster' specimen of one taken by a spearfisherman, estimated at 18lbs. Certainly a talking point on one's study wall.
Some tremendous images of those Killer Whales Mark - must have been really impressive that close to the transom.
Um ... brave man, I don't know whether I'd want to attempt trailering a 35 footer across the sand no matter have firm it might have appears. But, well done!
Hello, Hello, Hello...is there ANYONE who can give me some input on sport fishing in January?? I believe I have it narrowed down to Hawaii or Costa Rico, unless anyone can direct me somewhere better...I'm wanting to send someone out on his first sport fishing trip and I want it to be mindblowing for him! Where is the best spot for his best chance during that time of year??
I welcome ALL advise and info! Thanks so much!
Um ... an intriguing question but a bit like how long is a piece of string I'm afraid. Mindblowing? I suspect also that cost and possibly distance to travel - is he a 'Stateside resident - are also factors unless the 'world is his oyster'.
Certainly the Pacific coast of Central America will be part way into its Dry Season and billfish - Marlin and Sailfish - will be encountered in numbers offshore. As well the inshore fishing for species like Roosterfish and Snapper would be good. As well as Costa Rica, perhaps excluding that region near the Nicaraguan border due to strong winds at that time of year, there's certainly places like Panama and Guatemala - try googling to pick up details of lodges.
Hawaii though intrigued me. It's not the classic time of year for Blue Marlin and Yellowfin Tuna, that's the Summer months. Have a look through posts in the Hawaiian section of the English speaking forum though to see what is targeted in January. I suspect it's going to be essentially species like Striped Marlin and Spearfish.
I've just found a weekly, hour long radio program on the 'Net - intriguingly entitled Got Fish or Got Rum - that broadcast live on Fridays, however with the ability to access all previous shows, the first of which was broadcast on 16th September. You can listen to it either on your PC, or it's downloadable to an MP3 Player. As well as fishing updates from the 'States and around the world there’re regular interviews with well known skippers - one of whom, who's featured twice already, is Roddy Hays.
Here's the web site - http://www.worldtalkradio.com/…radio/vshow.aspx?sid=1970
Importantly it’s absolutely free.
This is a Press Release I've just received from the IGFA regarding this year's on-line auction. One point to bear in mind though, even though they state 20 to 25% of on-line bids, the 'closing' bid from the on-line auction becomes, in effect, the opening bid from those attending the banquet on 27th January. So, although submiting the highest bid in the on-line phase of the auction, you can subsequently get out-bid.
Here's the link - http://igfa.quillsite.com/ - for the on-line auction which becomes active on Friday, 4pm EST.
ZitatAlles anzeigenTHE 28TH ANNUAL
IGFA INTERNATIONAL AUCTION & BANQUET
WILL GO LIVE ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH AT 4 PM
The online auction is being run in conjunction with the 28th Annual IGFA International Auction & Banquet at IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum on Friday, January 27, 2012. All bids are in U.S. dollars. Bids will not be accepted without a valid credit card number and expiration date, name, address, email and contact number. The online portion of the auction ends at 9:00 a.m. EST on January 23, 2012. The highest bid on each item will be the starting bid at our silent auction the night of the event. All online winners* will be notified by 5:00 p.m. on January 30, 2012 and are responsible for shipping charges. IGFA reserves the right to amend the description of an item or withdraw any item from the online auction prior to the end of the auction. Bids may be withdrawn on any item where the description or offering has been changed by IGFA.
*20 - 25% of the online bids were the winning bids for the past six years.
For additional details on a particular item please contact Lesley Arico at
(954) 924-4240 or email: jholley@igfa.org
Steve
The post - Herbie Paul from the Kingfisher died! - actually related to Herbie, Angus' Dad. You should be able to contact Angus via his company's web site - http://www.kenyasportfishing.net/
Wow! That a superb specimen and, I imagine, not far off the current All-Tackle World record - 114lbs. Obviously conservation was very much in the angler and captain's mind with that fish but it's worth bearing in mind that the IGFA have recently introduced their 'Length' (Release) records for a range of species, and Roosterfish are included. And, having just checked, that category's still open with a minimum of 81 centimetres .... um, that one's much, much larger. It does, and this is the rub, require the fish to be measured and photographed against an IGFA approved tape measure - 50$US.
By the way is that the same Chi Chi who worked originally at Club Pacifico on Coiba, and also, the 'barge' - Macho and Bartolo's brother?
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Day two we left Las Cruces after sun rise and cruised to La Reina. Upon arrival we could see loads of sea life, marlin jumping, birds feeding and big spots of bait in our sounder. Max landed a dorado, then a white Bonita before finally bagging his bucket list marlin.
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Mark Rayor
www.thejenwren.com
www.vistaseasport.com
markrayor.blogspot.com
Hi Mark
Sounds a fascinating trip, great to be out on the water on overnighters. Just out of curiosity is the White Bonito you referred to on Day 2 a Skipjack Tuna, Katsuwonus pelamis, as opposed to the more common (in that part of the Pacific) Black Skipjack, Eurhynnus lineatus?
Wow Dave that's a BIG Goliath!
For others reading this thread they might want to look on Dave's web site - http://www.fishbustercharters.com - to see videos of just what fighting a Goliath Grouper's like. There're VERY STRONG fish!
Well Marc you've certainly chosen well. It's an incredible part of the world to fish. And given the capital you're intending to put into the lodge's upgrade plus, importantly, your drive and enthusiasm I'm sure you'll succeed in this venture.
And of course I can't recall there being any potential issues with those long-range Somali pirates!
All the Best.
Hi Coddy
There's a very large marina in the 'Old Town' area of San Juan where a number of charter boats are based. As well as private, sole charters some will also put together shared charters. Given the costs that might possibly be of interest.
April is prime time offshore, trolling, for White Marlin and Dorado with a possibility of a Blue Marlin. But, as an alternative, particularly if sea sickness is an issue it's also prime time inshore for Tarpon. That can be great fun and, given your Dad's age, less strenuous than handling heavy trolling gear in the chair.
It's many years since any of our members fished the island and, if you have the time, it might be worth wandering around the marina in the afternoon, looking for release flags on the boats outriggers and talking to the crews before arranging a charter. One successful operation that always features is this one - http://www.prfishing.com/ -Mike Benitez - or a slightly smaller offshore boat, and an operation that also Tarpon fishes, is here - http://www.fishinginpuertorico.com/ .
Hope your Dad enjoys his birthday treat!
Yes, had the pleasure of catching up with Marty last year in Azores. I gave him a copy of a UK sport fishing magazine which had a picture of him in CV!
Looking forward to seeing him and all the captains and crews again in September.
Jonathan
Hi Jonathan
Do you know what's happened to Ian 'the Yeti' Carter and Xácara?
At the beginning of the 2010 season - http://www.azoresmarlin.com/x-news.html - Ian posted this:
ZitatThe big news is that this will be our last season of fishing charters. After 16 years spending our summers working long hours 7 days a week, we have decided it is time to travel and pursue other interests. Our hobbies are micro-lighting and bike riding and we have been forced to do these activities in often inclement weather in the spring and autumn. We have been planning to tour Scandinavia by motorbike and the thought of riding up to the North Cape in May, in temperatures lower than we experience here in mid-winter, was just not appealing. This is a trip you need to do in the summer. So this will be the last season that I will be posting news reports onto this website. Enjoy them while you can!
Just wondered whether Ian and Sian had sold the operation or getting someone to skipper Xácara for them.
Then Marty. Amazing that he's taken to fatherhood quite like he has, like the proverbial 'duck to water'!
Great to see that Marty secured one of the Billfish Foundations top skipper awards for the most Atlantic Blue Marlin releases - http://billfish.org/1598-2010-…and-release-award-winners. I suspect the vast majority, if not all, came from Cape Verde. (I'm unclear whether Marty, later in the year, did fish the Azores.)
Well done Marty!
Here's a picture of him - the one with the gaff, etc - whilst we were fishing together in Ascension Island on Shy 3.
Unfortunately another of the world's renowned billfish anglers, Don Tyson, has passed away on 6th January aged 80.
Don Tyson - one of the founders of the Billfish Foundation and a Trustee Emeritus of the IGFA - was often in Madeira in the 90's, where members of our Club would met & socialised with him. I wonder what will happen to his wonderful gameboat Tyson's Pride & the associated mothership Horizons now?
There's a short (initial) epitaph on the TBF web site, here - http://billfish.org/1591-tbf-founder-don-tyson-passes-away .
I've attached details of the IGFA's Angling Rules and current allowable species - I imagine this will expand over time - below. (Any modifications will be identified on this link - http://www.igfa.org/Fish/All-Tackle-Length-Rules.aspx .)
From a personal perspective though I have to say they appear to have enclosed some 'strange' species, given that the objective is to release fish - species like those of the Tuna family and say Cobia. I really can't imagine such species being able to measure - having been fought to the point of sheer exhaustion - and then successfully released. And then, and I recall Uwe mentioning this in a previous post, Cod haven't been included. Still, it gives us a starting point!
Just one last observation - to submit a claim there is a requirement to use the IGFA measuring tape. This can be obtained, mail order, through their web site - http://store.igfa.org/Category…a-world-record-tools.aspx - for 49.95$US plus postage (and Tax where appropriate).
ZitatAlles anzeigenALL-TACKLE LENGTH RULES
General Information
All fish entered for Length Records must be measured by anglers at the site of capture and released so that it swims away on their own and in good condition. Fish should be revived by moving it forward in the water to ensure a healthy release. Fish caught and entered for length records are not eligible for weighing and submission for other record categories.
Rules and Equipment Regulations
All IGFA rules and equipment regulations stipulated for fishing with conventional and fly tackle in fresh and saltwater shall apply with the exceptions below. All angling and equipment regulations shall apply until the fish is measured and released alive.
A. GAFFS & NETS
1. The use of gaffs to land fish is prohibited.
2. Nets used to boat or land a fish must not exceed 8 feet (2.44 meters) in over all length. (When fishing from a bridge, pier or other high stationary structure, this length limitation does not apply.)
3. The use of knotless, rubber coated nets or other similarly designed nets that minimize slime and scale removal is strongly recommended.
B. MEASURING DEVICE
1. All fish must be measured using an official IGFA measuring device. (order yours at http://store.igfa.org/)
2. The measuring device mat may be shortened by cutting it, but it may not be rejoined after it has been shortened.
Angling Regulations
The following acts will disqualify a catch:
1. Failure to comply with IGFA equipment or angling rules.
2. If the fish dies during the documentation process, or does not swim away on its accord after release
Length Record Requirements
All fish entered for Length Records are subject to the same requirements stipulated for other record categories with following additions and exceptions.
A. MEASURING REQUIREMENTS
1. Fish must be measured using an official IGFA measuring device on a flat surface.
2. The fish’s snout must be touching the nose stop with the mouth closed and free of lures or lifting devices.
3. With the fish lying on top of the measuring device, measurements will be taken from the most forward part of the fish’s snout with the mouth closed to the rear center edge of the tail.
4. All measurements will be made in centimeters.
5. Fish that measure between centimeter increments shall be recorded at the lower of the two increments. For example, a fish that measures between 45 and 46 centimeters will have a recorded length of 45 centimeters.
B. MINIMUM LENGTH REQUIREMENTS FOR VACANT RECORDS
Fish entered for vacant record categories must measure within the top half of that species maximum recorded length, as shown in the eligible species list.
C. MINIMUM LENGTH REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO DEFEAT OR TIE EXISTING RECORDS
1. To defeat an existing record, the fish must measure at least two (2) centimeters longer than the existing record
2. A catch which matches the length of an existing record or exceeds the length by less than 2 centimeters will be considered a tie. In the case of a tie claim involving more than two catches, length must be compared with the original record (first fish to be caught). Nothing measuring less than the original record (first fish to be caught) will be considered.
D. PHOTOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS
Photographs included with applications must contain the following information.
1. The full length of the fish on the measuring device clearly showing the position of the mouth and tail. The fish may be held in position, but must be done in a manner that does not obscure the view of the fish on the tape.
2. A close up showing the position of the fish’s nose and tail on the measuring device.
3. The angler with the fish.
4. The rod and reel used to make the catch.
General Best Handling Practices
To remove your fish from the water to document it for record purposes, anglers should use either hands or a knotless, rubberized landing net to minimize slime and scale loss. Lip gripping devices may be used to help subdue fish. However, large fish should not be hoisted vertically out of the water, as this can cause damage to jaw muscle and bone as well as to internal organs. The best method for removing fish from the water by hand is to grip the fish or the lower jaw and support the fish’s underside. Again, the point is always to hold fish horizontally and not vertically.
Documentation
IGFA records require pictures, measurement and/or weighing of the catch. All of this takes time, so you should have the necessary equipment ready before landing the fish. If the documentation process takes longer than several minutes, periodically place the fish back in the water or place in a live well to allow it to breath.
Releasing
Considerable time and care should be exercised when releasing fish. Fish should be placed in the water and held by the base of the tail. If the fish is does not swim away from your grasp on its own, gently move it forward in the water to get water flowing over the gills. For best results, move the fish in the forward direction only instead of back in forth. A fish’s gills somewhat resemble the pages of a book and are designed for water flow in only one direction. Moving the fish in a slow circle or gently towing it behind the boat will accomplish this.
Eligible Species and Minimum Lengths for All-Tackle Length Records
SALTWATER SPECIES
Albacore Thunnus alalunga 61 cm
Amberjack, greater Seriola dumerili 92 cm
Bass, black sea Centropristis striata 33 cm
Bass, European Dicentrarchuslabrax 46 cm
Bass, kelp (calico) Paralabrax clathratus 33 cm
Bass, striped Morone saxatilis 67 cm
Bluefish Pomatomus saltatrix 59 cm
Bonefish Albula spp. 50 cm
Bonito, Atlantic Sarda sard 42 cm
Bonito, Pacific Sarda spp 49 cm
Cobia Rachycentron canadum 85 cm
Corbina, California Minticirrhus undulatus 33 cm
Drum, black Pogonias cromis 67 cm
Drum, red Sciaenops ocellatus 72 cm
Grouper, gag Mycteroperca microlepis 66 cm
Grouper, red Epinephelus morio 42 cm
Halibut, California Paralichthys californicus 66 cm
Jack, almaco Seriola rivoliana 80 cm
Jack, crevalle Caranx hippos 57 cm
Jack, horse-eye Caranx latus 50 cm
Jack, Pacific crevalle Caranx caninus 50 cm
Kahawai (Australian salmon) Arripis trutta 41 cm
Kawakawa Euthynnus affinis 47 cm
Ladyfish Elops spp. 39 cm
Leerfish (Garrick) Lichia amia 61 cm
Mackerel, narrowbarred Scomberomorus commerson 100 cm
Mackerel, Pacific sierra Scomberomorus sierra 49 cm
Mackerel, Spanish Scomberomorus maculatus 39 cm
Meagre Argyrosomus spp. 30 cm
Permit Trachinotus falcatus 52 cm
Pollock Pollachius virens 56 cm
Pompano, African Alectis ciliaris 58 cm
Queenfish, talang Scomberoides commersonianus 60 cm
Rockfish, black/blue Sebastes melanops 31 cm
Roosterfish Nematistius pectoralis 81 cm
Samson fish Seriola hippos 75 cm
Seabass, blackfin Lateolabrax latus 47 cm
Seabass, Japanese (suzuki) Lateolabrax japonicus 63 cm
Seabass, white Atractoscion nobilis 83 cm
Seatrout, spotted Cynoscion nebulosus 50 cm
Shark, bonnethead Sphyrna tiburo 50 cm
Skipjack, black Euthynnus lineatus 42 cm
Snapper (squirefish) Pagrus auratus 47 cm
Snapper, cubera Lutjanus cyanopterus 69 cm
Snapper, Guinean Lutjanus agennes 69 cm
Snapper, mullet Lutjanus aratus 58 cm
Snapper, mutton Lutjanus analis 45 cm
Snapper, Pacific cubera Lutjanus novemfasciatus 67 cm
Snapper, red Lutjanus campechanus 48 cm
Snapper, yellowtail Ocyurus chrysurus 34 cm
Snook, Atlantic Centropomus spp. 25 cm
Snook, Pacific Centropomus spp. 25 cm
Tarpon, oxeye Megalops cyprinoides 75 cm
Threadfin, giant African Polydactylus quadrifilis 100 cm
Threadfin, king Polydactylus macrochir 83 cm
Trevally, bigeye Caranx sexfasciatus 44 cm
Trevally, bluefin Caranx melampygus 58 cm
Trevally, giant Caranx ignobilis 76 cm
Trevally, golden Gnathanodon speciosus 48 cm
Tripletail Lobotes surinamensis 48 cm
Tuna, blackfin Thunnus atlanticus 52 cm
Tuna, longtail Thunnus tonggol 72 cm
Tuna, skipjack Katsuwonus pelamis 49 cm
Tunny, little Euthynnus alletteratus 53 cm
Weakfish Cynoscion regalis 48 cm
Yellowtail, California Seriola lalandi dorsalis 80 cm
Yellowtail, southern Seriola lalandi lalandi 78 cm
FRESHWATER SPECIES
Arawana Osteoglossum bicirrhosum 41 cm
Barramundi Lates calcarifer 62 cm
Bass, Australian Macquaria novemaculeata 27 cm
Bass, largemouth Micropterus salmoides 48 cm
Bass, smallmouth Micropterus dolomieu 34 cm
Bass, striped (landlocked) Morone saxatilis 65 cm
Bass, white Morone chrysops 24 cm
Bass, whiterock Morone saxatilis M. chrysops 44 cm
Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus1 19 cm
Bowfin Amia calva 45 cm
Carp, common Cyprinus carpio 55 cm
Carp, grass Ctenopharyngodon idella 66 cm
Catfish, blue Ictalurus furcatus 73 cm
Catfish, channel Ictalurus punctatus 60 cm
Catfish, redtail (pirarara) Phractocephalus hemioliopterus 69 cm
Catfish, sharptooth Clarias gariepinus 85 cm
Char, Arctic Salvelinus alpinus 51 cm
Crappie, black Pomoxis nigromaculatus 24 cm
Crappie, white Pomoxis annularis 24 cm
Dolly varden Salvelinus malma 50 cm
Dorado Salminus maxillosus 55 cm
Gar, Florida Lepisosteus platyrhincus 42 cm
Gar, shortnose Lepisosteus platostomus 38 cm
Grayling Thymallus thymallus 25 cm
Grayling, Arctic Thymallus arcticus 37 cm
Kokanee Oncorhynchus nerka 32 cm
Muskellunge Esox masquinongy 76 cm
Nembwe Serranochromis robustus 27 cm
Oscar Astronotus ocellatus 19 cm
Payara Hydrolicus scomberoides 53 cm
Peacock, blackstriped Cichla intermedia 26 cm
Peacock, butterfly Cichla ocellaris 33 cm
Peacock, speckled Cichla temensis 45 cm
Perch, white Morone Americana 21 cm
Perch, yellow Perca flavescens 18 cm
Pickerel, chain Esox niger 39 cm
Pike, northern Esox lucius 68 cm
Salmon, Atlantic Salmo salar 64 cm
Salmon, Atlantic (landlocked) Salmo salar 46 cm
Salmon, chinook Oncorhynchus tshawytscha 53 cm
Salmon, chum Oncorhynchus keta 48 cm
Salmon, coho Oncorhynchus kisutch 53 cm
Salmon, pink Oncorhynchus gorbuscha 39 cm
Salmon, sockeye Oncorhynchus nerka 35 cm
Shad, American Alosa sapidissima 35 cm
Snakehead Channa spp. 29 cm
Sorubim Pseudoplatystoma spp. 52 cm
Taimen Hucho taimen 78 cm
Tigerfish Hydrocynus vittatus 43 cm
Tigerfish, giant Hydrocynus goliath 64 cm
Trahira, giant Hoplias macrophthalmus 26 cm
Trout, brook Salvelinus fontinalis 34 cm
Trout, brown Salmo trutta 51 cm
Trout, bull Salvelinus confluentus 51 cm
Trout, cutthroat Oncorhynchus clarki 44 cm
Trout, golden Oncorhynchusa guabonita 35 cm
Trout, lake Salvelinus namaycush 74 cm
Trout, rainbow Oncorhynchus mykiss 54 cm
Walleye Stizostedion vitreum 52 cm
Zander Stizostedion lucioperca 43 cm
ZitatAlles anzeigenIGFA Launches New All-Tackle Length Record Category!
After several years in the making, IGFA is pleased to announce its newest record category: All-Tackle Length. What makes this so different from any of IGFA’s other categories, you ask? For the first time in history, IGFA will have a category that will award records for the longest fish and not the heaviest.
While not meant to replace or usurp IGFA’s venerable records based on weight, this category will offer a new means of awarding angler achievement. In addition it will differ from traditional IGFA records in several key aspects. First, this is an absolutely 100% release category where fish must be returned to the water alive and unharmed. It is important to note that IGFA does not require that fish be killed for its traditional weight records and that many record fish are indeed released. However, since fish in this category need not be transported to scales on land, IGFA decided to go with a full release format. Accordingly, fish that are entered for the All-Tackle length category are not eligible for weight categories.
As the name implies, this new category will allow the use of fly and conventional tackle up to 130 lb with the typical provisions and regulations of traditional All-Tackle records accompanied with a few exceptions. Gaffs may not be used in any fashion to land fish for All-Tackle length records. Instead of certified scales, this category will utilize a standardized measuring device. All fish that are entered for All-Tackle length records must be measured on an official IGFA Measuring Device, which can be purchased online at the IGFA website and through several major fishing tackle retailers.
Initially, only a subset of IGFA record species will be eligible for the All-Tackle Length category. As is the case with traditional IGFA All-Tackle records, fish must be considered “trophy sized” to fill a vacant record. IGFA defines trophy sized as the upper 50% of the fish’s maximum length and minimum lengths have been assigned to individual species. This list can be found on page XXX in this issue of World Record Game Fishes.
Anglers that qualify for an All-Tackle Length record will receive a record certificate and award letter signed by IGFA President, Rob Kramer. In addition, anglers will also receive a species fact sheet for the fish they caught that highlights interesting facts about the species’ biology and also include proper catch and release protocols.
This new category is available January 1st 2011 so get yourself an IGFA Measuring Device and go fishing! Getting out there can get your name in here.
