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A 37-foot sailboat, Adventure Born, serves as a base for spearfishing in the Bahamas, where the crew targets Cubera Snapper using a nine-foot Nomad roller pole spear. The hunt takes place in high-current reef areas, requiring advanced free-diving skills to navigate deep drop-offs and caves. After landing a large Cubera Snapper, the hunter bleeds the fish immediately by cutting the main artery to preserve meat quality and minimize shark attraction. The cleaning process involves removing the cheek meat, filleting the loins, and skinning the thick hide, with the carcass returned to the ocean to feed scavengers. The hunter notes that the fish had previously survived multiple spear strikes, evidenced by scars and a stingray barb embedded in its cheek. Proper preparation of the trophy jaws requires simmering rather than boiling to clean the bone structure. Spearfishing provides a sustainable food source for long-term cruisers, though it requires caution regarding shark presence and current-driven dive conditions.

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