Boat driver was gonna run you guys over?! <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" width="23" height="23"> <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" width="23" height="23">
Nice fish, after two shots it was still fighting. Enjoy the many meals!!!
Hello,
yes Marco, I had read about you getting Cig down here. Did not know it was 4 times 
Gave some fish to several neighbors, they all ate and are ok. Best test ever! 
All jokes aside, I have eaten from both fish and all good.
A buddy from the north center coast gets Ajacks and so far no issues with him.
Guess is like Dan says, try small pieces before embarking on a full meal with the family.
I will be the test bunny <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" width="23" height="23"> <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" width="23" height="23">
Hello to all,
Got these boys yesterday.
First ever African pompano form me, good 18lbs. (the one on the floor my buddy caught after I told him what to do, he was clueless, but that is another story)
PB for the yellow jack at 12lbs. (YJack fought way harder than the AP)
In any case super happy about the day and of course... the always downer topic of ciguatera came up.
Many people writing me with all kinds of opinions.
I have eaten YJacks before, so far no issues.
At this rate, I guess I can only target small school masters snappers, as apparently every fish in the ocean has cig...
Very very nice!!!!
Permits are protected in PR but in Florida is Ok.
Anyone have some insight?
Some rules just seem so arbitrary, but I am no expert.
From what I understand, these tasty fish are found at depths below 300ft. No luck for us freedivers.
Saludos OscarN. Estoy en Luquillo.
Wow! that visibility looked awesome
Adrian if you come down let me know.
Marco, yes super shallow, don't think I dove 5 feet. LUCKY spearo <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23"> <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23"> <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23">
Hello,
I recently got the new GoPro 8 for $299 in the Gopro web site.
They always run specials so check them out. Mine came with an extra battery and the memory card.
For quality they are awesome. All depends on what setting you set your camera.
For me I prefer the camera on my mask.
Enjoy!
Hopefully you can see the Instagram video, tried youtube but not letting me.
In any case never seen a mutton doing what this one did.
Is my BDay in two days so I am taking it as a ocean gift. <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23"> <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23"> <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23">
Well, the other day decided to shoot one. It was a very small one.
Pan seared it with some spices and fish tacos for dinner.
Was very surprised with how clean that white meat looked and tasted. Very good!!!!
As I said before, I see them every time I go out but they aren't a challenge to spear. They always come close, check me out and leave in a very slow casual way. So unless I m really itching for some fish meal and not caught anything, I will let them be. Between the ciguatera threat and those teeth mighty as well keep hunting for other species.
PS: Pic is of last "big" fish I caught.
Second pic: Earlier that day saw my first cubera. Was not sure what it was at the moment so I hesitated and did not shoot. When I got back I went online, researched and kicked myself about not shooting.
By far, biggest fish I have seen to date. Biggest fish I have ever caught was a 20 pounder, by comparison I thought this one was in the 40 pound range. Live and learn. Now I am looking for it every time I go to that spot. 
Hey!
thanks for the input form both.
Will give it a try.
Looking for 60 pounders at best. Might work out.
Will let you know what happens whenever it happens, if it happens hahaaha
Hey Dan!
well I don't know all the technicalities or specific materials, they are all basically foam. But what I mean with a good quality is one that you can surf serious, big powerful waves and it will last. A performance surf boggie if you will. Brands like Mike Stewart, Pride, Hubbard, VS.
A low quality one on the same wave conditions will bend and/or break in half on a couple of waves/wipeouts. This ones are the ones you would find in Walgreens, Walmart, Kmart, etc. They are mean for a fun time on the beach, not hi performance surfing.
I believe it all has to do with how the foam is expanded. In any case, I figure with a couple of plugs (normally for the leash), you can hook up the clips and give it a go for hunting the pelagic.
At least that what I am trying to investigate.
cheers!
Hello,
Hope everyone is well in this strange times we are living.
Decided to ask this as a new thread since all the others on the "floats" section are more than a year old.
So I use, and many of you as well, a good quality boogie board as a float. I attach things to it and it helps to move from spot to spot as you lay on them.
Now the question is, has anyone used a good quality boogie as a float for hunting big pelagic?
I got several good boogies around that are not good for surfing anymore but are in good condition.
I figure if they can hold "above water" a 150 pound human, they should do well with a breakaway system for tuna, mahi, etc.
Opinions?
Take care!!
Hello,
I see them every time I go spearfishing. They get close, check me out and leave.
Some people tell me it's OK to hunt and eat, others say not to.
Besides they are always idle or swimming slowly so not much of a challenge to shoot them.
I am always hesitant to shoot them and never have shoot one.
Very Nice!!!
Hey Marco ,
I am in Ocean Park area in San Juan, two blocks from the ocean.
Luckily there is not many spearfishing nor commercial fishing so there is plenty of spots and fish around.
I usually go fishing to the same surfs spots I frequent.
Come back for a visit!
