Chasing dogtooth tuna in Vanuatu

[Cor]

Jeez Cornelis - a 70kg yellowfin on a Tranx?!
That's epic.
I'd have to agree though, a boat would be required!
When the first one hit the PE3 gear, it felt like there was nothing I could do but watch the spool empty.
Was heartbroken when it broke off, but I focused on being grateful for even having the experience.
Next thing ya know, the universe gave me another shot...

Hey Daron, haven't caught up in ages - hope you've been keep well!
All the best lads

One thing I never understood with these fish is that when you hook them on the surface, they remain there for the duration of the fight.   When they come up to eat your bait, they take it and take of straight to the depth, you pull your behind off to get them up and then they see your face (or the gaff) and take off straight to the bottom again   you start all over.

[Patudo]

If it's not too late, I'd like to see some photos of those big skipjack.  At 10kg size they'd be insane on any kind of light-ish gear.  I've been lucky enough to catch a few in various places.  Unbelievable horsepower and speed.  For pure "sport" fishing the humble skipjack is hard to beat IMO. 

Plus, big skipjack make terrific sashimi when properly treated (bled, iced down etc).  Every bit as good as yellowfin to me, but goes off much faster - needs to be eaten within 24 hours. 

[Christopher M Songer]

Well, I might be in trouble. My father-in-law was stationed in Vanuatu during WWII. My stepdaughter spent 2 years there with the Peace Corp. My wife went for a week and then to New Zealand for a week before we meet. NOW I REALLY WANT TO GO TOO! There is an interesting book I read called "The Sex Lives of Cannibals" a tale of Maarten Troost and his girlfriend living on the Tarawa atoll. General area. Really puts you into the life and culture of that part of the world.