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WE FINALLY CAUGHT FISH! Deep Sea Fishing Catch Clean Cook (Ep 253)

August 31, 2023 · 21 min · 267K views

What this video covers

The crew of the 58-ft catamaran Zatara catches two Dorado while sailing from Corsica, France, to Barcelona, Spain.8:11 During the 300-mile, 36-hour passage, the crew deploys a screecher in light winds to maintain speeds between 5 and 7 knots.6:11 When a fish strikes, the crew shifts the engines to neutral to reduce speed and ease the strain on the fishing gear.7:52 The crew demonstrates filleting techniques for Dorado, specifically emphasizing the removal of the bloodline to improve flavor and reduce fishiness.12:07 Upon arrival in Barcelona, the crew connects to shore power using a modified three-phase plug, adapting the connection for the boat's single-phase electrical system by dropping one phase.20:09 The passage concludes with a discussion on the importance of bleeding fish immediately after capture to ensure meat quality.12:21

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