Archaeologists in BC and Washington have discovered very large Bluefin Tuna in archaeological sites on the coast. This suggests, according to them, that there was a now extinct run of Bluefin in prehistoric days which was targeted by indigenous peoples.
Very interesting eh? Seems that at least the Oregon/Washington fish have held on a little.
They must have occurred in decent numbers for them to have been targeted.
I'd link the site, but you have to have a subscription to the search engine to access it.
I did find an interesting article on ESPN outdoors concerning the regulation worldwide of "highly migratory" fish. They singled out the impact of Oregon/Washington commercial and sport fishers on albacore as being highly detrimental, and talk about billfish and other critters. Worth a read:
http://espn.go.com/outdoors/conserva...tory_plan.html
Anybody who needs an experienced hand (formerly Coast Guard Licensed) with an iron gut, gas money, and the endurance to chase 'em hard let me know.
At 6'3 and 260 (on a good day), I think I could hold on till 130# broke--even if it was a week later when my body washed up onshore!
Oh yeah, I've caught both Blue and Striped Marlin. Believe it or not, I caught a 291 # Striped Marlin off of Mazatlan in 1980. Talk about a butt kickin! I did it all with a fighting belt!! At first the captain was pi$$ed, but when he saw I was holding my own, he kinda got excited.
When we finally got it to the boat (probably 45 minutes to an hour, and 3 "assisted" beers later) I indicated I wanted to let it go. They had this little huddle on deck, gaffed it, and hoisted it onboard by its bill! Then they told me it was no good to eat! I took some pictures at the dock, then left. I forgot my little cooler on the boat and went back to find them selling it to the locals. I guess that was ok, as long as it got eaten, but they sure buffaloed me!
Anywho--have sea legs, will travel. Bluefin, albacore, halibut, billfish--I'm up for 'em all!!
[ 04-23-2003, 10:13 AM: Message edited by: WildHawg ]
Bluefin Tuna fishery in BC and Washington?
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