Feb 27 2008
A fishing trip – letting the halibut go.
In spite of the cold and windy weather we have had the last weeks in the southwestern par of Norway, some keen recreational fishermen manage to arrange fishing trips. The photos below were sent me by Jon Henneli. A couple of days ago he was out fishing on deep water – using long lines.
Fishing on deep water is always exciting, and in addition to cod and haddock you can see a halibut on the photo above. Catching halibut on long line is very exciting. The shimmer of the white belly is visible long before the halibut reaches the surface. To Jon the halibut is a very valuable and special fish. Though he likes to go fishing and to harvest from the sea, he feels a great responsibility for what he is doing. Knowing the problems concerning the halibut stock in the southern part of Norway, he chooses to release every halibut he gets.
He places a tag in the halibut. By tagging and recapturing tagged halibut he hopes that we will get valuable information about the growth and migration of the halibut in the area. He has tagged a lot of halibut earlier, often cooperating with Thorstein Halstensen. Every halibut they catch are released, hopefully to live long lives; growing and reproducing.
Jon and his friends did not return empty handed. Above you can see two of the biggest cod. Even on cold and wet days a fishing trip gives a lot of pleasure and excitement – and some excellent seafood.
Cod sounds yummy!
And glad that the other guy was tagged & released, and will help with scientific research – instead of just swimming around for the halibut.
(sorry, I couldn’t resist…)
Love the pictures!! It looks very cold, and I can tell by your noses, that it is.
You all take care and becareful out there. I have lived in small fishing ports and know the dangers. I know that I do not know any of you personally, but you will be in my prayers.
Good luck and Good fishing!!!
Charlie
very big cod . we catch so small type of this cod in northern black sea ,rize in turkey