Fishing 06 March

I took the new Chief Stoker out for his first proper fishing session in Pohnpei. A 0510 rise for a 0545 departure was a bit of an effort. Especially after the Rotary Club raffle at one of the bars last night. Between 0630 and 0900 the dolphinfish were pretty much jumping into the boat. It was an awesome sight to see fish after fish launching themselves out of the water and come screaming across to have a go at our lures. We took enough to feed the three families on the compound for a the next few weeks. The highlight of the day was seeing a 200kg+ marlin jumping out of the water about 100m behind the boat. Unfortunately he didn't like our lures today, but there is always next time. Home by 1100 with every cleaned up and fish in the freezer by 1230. A great fishing day.
Dean hooked up to his first fish in Pohnpei.

Solid little dolly with the light in the right place.

Trying to get the front cover shot.

Dean with the fish of the day.