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Our BIGGEST FISH 🐟 caught while sailing ⛵ [Ep117]

26 November 2020 · 24 min · 2K views · Exuma

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A sailboat crew departs Roxxon Anchorage on Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, to cross the Exuma Sound toward Allans Cay.7:11 The transit involves navigating the Davis Channel under sail, as the vessel lacks a functional engine.10:04 The crew maintains a buddy-boat arrangement with the sailboat Vinyasa, communicating via VHF radio during the downwind passage.12:23 While crossing the deep water, the crew catches a large mahi-mahi using a hand line provided by the Vinyasa crew, as their own fishing gear is insufficient for large pelagic fish.5:25 The autopilot, identified as Jittery Jack 2.0, struggles to maintain a course in following seas, requiring manual steering during the filleting process and the subsequent approach to Allans Cay.15:35 The crew successfully enters the cut under sail and prepares the catch for sushi and tacos.17:31 The experience confirms that using teasers on fishing lines significantly improves success rates for catching large fish in the Bahamas.21:13

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