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Peter von Danzig - Fit fish



These fish really keep us alert. No day passes without fish excitement.
Some come voluntarily onboard (see previous blog), the more desirable ones
have to be coaxed and persuaded. We are trailing two fishing lines, a
really strong green line and a smaller one on a rod.

Yesterday fish alarm on the green line, and the fish put up a powerful
fight! Going at eight knots did not help, we lost him on the last two
meters. Tough luck. Line broken, tackle gone.

Shortly afterwards alarm on the rod line, and this time we have learnt our
lesson: pointing the boat against the wind, easing the sheets, and gently
bringing him up to the stern. We keep our priorities even in this rally.
At the last moment a desperate dive into the deep but to no avail. A
beauty, not quite big enough for the entire crew but a delicious appetizer
for our supper. And today another tuna. A proper feast for the bank
holiday back home. We are following eagerly reports from the other boats,
some reports of 20 pound tunas make us envious at first, but then, how
would we manage such a beast? Pure muscle, very fit! We keep trying.


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