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Tuna ”Pole and Line” Fishing methode using FAD

Amazing ”pole and line”  fishing methods near  Fish Aggregating Device (FAD), Photo from Greenpeace;

The fishermen cast feathered jigs into the water and haul them back systematically a few seconds later. When fish are larger than 8-15 kg, double poling may be necessary. If a tuna is caught, the movements is prolonged and the tuna lands on the vessel’s deck where it releases itself from the hook (because it? is barbless). The line is then ready to be thrown again. (more…)