Chasing schools of fish, they scramble all over the ocean.
We set sail at 6:00 a.m. and headed for the first point. It takes two hours for the boat to reach the first point, with the waves still a bit choppy! During this time, we have made preparations and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the boat.
Pine needles:When the boat started moving, I was ready to do it. My face was soaking wet from all the wave spray ( lol ) but it was fresh and I was excited the whole time.
Finally, we arrived at the point. This time, we tried our hand at koma-se fishing and ebbing.
In koma-se fishing, shrimp called koma-sei, which are packed in a basket, are released little by little to attract fish, which then bite the shrimp attached to the hook. In addition to yellowfin tuna and Hongatsuo, various species of fish can be fished with koma-se fishing, such as red sea bream and yellowtail. The "TUNAGI JAPAN" team decided to try koma-sei fishing.
Ebbing is a method of fishing that uses a metal jig as a weight and a shrimp worm to catch fish. Pro angler Masakai Murakoshi of Daiwa developed this technique, inspired by the fishing methods of fishermen on Kume Island, and it has become popular mainly in Sagami Bay. The Huinamu Fishing Club team will challenge ebbing.
The first pitch is made immediately. Drop to the depth the captain directs you based on the information from the fish finder. With a pounding heart, I swing the rod up and down and reel in the reel. No matter what kind of fishing you do, the first cast of the day is always filled with an indescribable sense of tension and anticipation.
Koudai:It's very exciting. This is my first time fishing, so just spinning the reel is fun. Now that I understand how it works, I want to pull off a miracle with beginner's luck.
Izawa: It is totally different from bass fishing in Lake Biwa. It feels good to fish while being exposed to the sea breeze, and I am reminded once again of the vastness of the ocean. I have watched videos of koma-se fishing, but it is difficult to move the rod when you actually try it.
After about two casts, we decided to move on. Both yellowfin tuna and Hongatsuo are migratory fish, so the basic rule of thumb is to wait a little and if it doesn't work, move on immediately.
Ikemoto: Both yellowfin tuna and Hongatsuo are migratory fish, so it is important to encounter them. The hunting-like element of moving repeatedly in pursuit of a school of tuna is also interesting.
