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DELICIOUS!!! Conch & Snapper -Spearfishing Catch & Cook Bahamas Ep. #6 (life on a sailboat)
24 May 2021 · 16 min · 3K views · The Bahamas
What this video covers
A sailor anchored in the Bahamas harvests gray snapper and queen conch for dinner using a Noridic pole spear.0:58 The diver selects a mature queen conch by identifying a thick, fully developed lip on the shell, ensuring the animal is of harvestable age.9:36 To hunt the snapper, the diver locates areas with strong currents and structure, then uses a flash attractant to gauge the presence of larger predators before diving into the school.7:25 The snapper is dispatched by severing the gills to preserve meat quality.7:57 The diver notes that while Nassau grouper were present, they were too small to harvest.6:31 After returning to the sailboat, the catch is filleted and prepared with garlic, guajillo peppers, and herbs.14:05 The anchor, initially set with minimal scope, is adjusted with additional chain to account for shifting winds in the bay.4:34 Proper identification of mature conch and the use of current-swept structure are essential for successful spearfishing in the Bahamas.
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