Chasing in Baja lands potential world record Tuna

[DA Rhino]

While Heidi was wrapping up the Class championship and the rest of the DA were racing in Baja, I was off the coast just West of the race course chasing Tuna!!!1:rolleyes:

Well I was there at the 1000 in spirit as it was my annual 11-day long range fishing trip.

My Bro Dennis Williams stole the show with a pending IGFA World record for 130lb class line. A Whopping 381.1 pound Yellow Fin Tuna.
:eek::eek:
http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=136&pictureid=4287


I guess I should be happy:D with my personal best at 265.5 pounds. FYI in the background is Chris Tillman Major league ball player for the Baltimore Orioles.;)

http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=136&pictureid=4288

From left to right 225#, 265#, & 250# YFT

http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=136&pictureid=4289


Here's a few links to the story and video I shot!

http://www.copleynews.com/sports/outdoors/20081127-9999-1s27outdoors.html

http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/outdoors/20081128-9999-1s28outdoors.html


http://video.signonsandiego.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=2437624&item_ind


http://blip.tv/file/get/DARhino-RecordYellowfinTuna3811112.AVI?referrer=blip.tv&source=1

http://www.fishingvideos.com/news/ Scroll down after opening to trip info


11/28/08
A Big Change
by Bill Roecker

The 381.1-pound yellowfin tuna brought in by Dennis Williams of Carlsbad the day before Thanksgiving has found a high place for itself on the top ten tuna list. Rich Holland deserves some credit here for helping to create and maintain the list since the 90's.

Here’s how the revised list reads:

Top Ten Tuna

1. Mark Gasich, 399.6 pounds, Polaris Supreme, Clarion Island, November 15, 1992

2. Dave Manella, 395.4 pounds, Royal Polaris, Clarion Island, Feb 19, 1993

3. Curt Wiesenhutter, 388.75 pounds, Royal Polaris, San Benedicto Island, April 1, 1977

4. Dennis Williams, 381.1 pounds, Royal Star, Southern Banks, Baja, November 26, 2008

5. Al Herzog, 380 pounds, Qualifier 105, San Benedicto Island, January 11, 1981

6. Corky Yokoe, 376.38 pounds, Royal Polaris, Clarion Island, January 5, 1996

7. Joe Simmons, 370 pounds, Qualifier 105, Clarion Island, June 1989

8. Dick McKenzie, 364.8 pounds, Royal Polaris, Clarion Island, April 20, 1982

9. Dick Minor, 363.9 pounds, Polaris Supreme, Roca Partida, January 1993

10. Roger Hawtree, 361.9 pounds, Royal Polaris, Clarion Island, January 12, 1992

Previous no. 10:
Jim Nemlowill, 361.63 pounds, Red Rooster III, Socorro Island, December 6, 1981

*(John Carbone, Doc Ski and John Grabowski all pulled on a 377-pounder aboard Q-105 at Clarion Island December 14, 1991.)

DAR:cool:

[fishd00d]

Thats awesome! I saw the story in the local paper a few days ago!

[Mike @ pit b]

That's some damn big fish.


And it's funny that Fishd00d was the second post. :D

[OffroadExit]

That fish is HUGE!!

[racer56]

When and where is the Bbq?

[DA Rhino]

When and where is the Bbq?



Lucas and I had it scheduled for the 19th at the Pro 1600, but it got canceled!:rolleyes:

DAR:cool:

[racer56]

How about Glen Helen on the 13th? Fish tacos by Lucas.

[UTV Mayhem]

nice catch glen!!!!!!

[ONE_RJ]

How about some spicey tuna hand rolls?

[fishd00d]

How about some spicey tuna hand rolls?

Ewww that fish is way to old for that now lol

[DA Rhino]

Ewww that fish is way to old for that now lol

;)Are you familar with the RSW process they use on the boats now?:confused:


RAW MO BETTAH

[JENN]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm when is the BBQ/sashimi feast!?!?! DEEEEElicious!~

[ONE_RJ]

How long did that fish take to land and what day on the trip was it caught. That must have been unreal of a fight.

[JENN]

How long did that fish take to land and what day on the trip was it caught. That must have been unreal of a fight.


I think they fish with cranes?!?! haha ....

[DA Rhino]

How long did that fish take to land and what day on the trip was it caught. That must have been unreal of a fight.


Both fish were caught on Day 7, My 265 took about 1 hour and 15 minutes, the 381 took about 1-1/2 hours. We had one guy on one for 3+ hours and it weighed 340lbs.

The DA can fish too!!! LMAO

DAR

[fishd00d]

;)Are you familar with the RSW process they use on the boats now?:confused:


RAW MO BETTAH



Ya im sure they have a lot better process now then when I was working the boats.


Both fish were caught on Day 7, My 265 took about 1 hour and 15 minutes, the 381 took about 1-1/2 hours. We had one guy on one for 3+ hours and it weighed 340lbs.


Thats really quick to get those fish in! I would have guessed at least 2 hours especially on the big one.

[bajafox]

That's just freaken awesome!

[sidekicker]

good job my da team for glen! to caught bigest fish

[ONE_RJ]

That is awesome!!!! how far South of the border were you. Tuna Tataki, heavy pepper & spices,hot frying pan for about 1 minute each side, quickly freeze it to chill. Thin slice with Wasabi & soy or Mayo & chili Oil mixed together. Best steak ever!!!!

[EUGENIO_979]

Those fish are AWESOME!!!
You could fetch some serious money for those in Japan!

[DA Rhino]

Ya im sure they have a lot better process now then when I was working the boats.



Thats really quick to get those fish in! I would have guessed at least 2 hours especially on the big one.

They can keep fish in the "RSW" Refrigerated Sea Water for 7 day's. Each fish is spiked, gilled and gutted and thoroughly washed before dropping it in the 18 degree salt water. Once you arrive at the dock the fish is placed in a ice slush bin and taken to the processor. You pick up you fresh vaccuum sealed fish the same day.

This fish is better quality than your Sushi bars. Most of that fish gets flash freezed for shipping and thawed out and refrozen and defrosted before hitting the plate.

http://www.fivestarfishprocessing.com/


DAR

[Kandy]

Okay this puts the Dorado I was so proud of to shame.... caught it in the Riviera Maya and it seemed big at the time! ;)

[TreyP]

Sushi at Glen's house!!! I'll bring the wasabi.:D

Nice catch, that should keep you in fish tacos for awhile.

[fishd00d]

They can keep fish in the "RSW" Refrigerated Sea Water for 7 day's. Each fish is spiked, gilled and gutted and thoroughly washed before dropping it in the 18 degree salt water. Once you arrive at the dock the fish is placed in a ice slush bin and taken to the processor. You pick up you fresh vaccuum sealed fish the same day.

This fish is better quality than your Sushi bars. Most of that fish gets flash freezed for shipping and thawed out and refrozen and defrosted before hitting the plate.

http://www.fivestarfishprocessing.com/


DAR

Thats awesome! How technology rules now days! Still nothing better than Sushi the night of the catch on the boat though!!

[sidekicker]

good job glen do u smoke the tuna or fry fish

[Stimpy]

Way to go. Those are some trophys for sure!

[DA Rhino]

good job glen do u smoke the tuna or fry fish

Smoke it, fry it, BBQ it, eat it raw, seared, on a tortilla and even on seaweed!;);)


DAR

[sidekicker]

i like fry fish i think !

[Stimpy]

Kicker needs to try some Sushi!

[sidekicker]

stimmy i eat sushi sometime i eat fry shrimp

[Dezertpilot]

That is awesome!!!! how far South of the border were you. Tuna Tataki, heavy pepper & spices,hot frying pan for about 1 minute each side, quickly freeze it to chill. Thin slice with Wasabi & soy or Mayo & chili Oil mixed together. Best steak ever!!!!

Sounds like you know how to make 'em. When are you making me some?:D

[TreyP]

stimmy i eat sushi sometime i eat fry shrimp

Kicker, you fried food is bad for you...:D

[trent06]

What Glen G doesnt tell you is I was also on the fishing trip with him!!!! He is what Glen G looked liked at 7 P.M. after a long day at next to the ice chest!

Just kidding Sleepy Bear congrats on the good fishin'

[DA Rhino]

That is awesome!!!! how far South of the border were you. Tuna Tataki, heavy pepper & spices,hot frying pan for about 1 minute each side, quickly freeze it to chill. Thin slice with Wasabi & soy or Mayo & chili Oil mixed together. Best steak ever!!!!


We were about 660 miles South of Point Loma. Or about 70 miles outside of Cabo San Lucas on the Finger Bank! We fished all the way down and back as we found the different species, like Tuna, Wahoo, Dorado, yellowtails etc.

DAR

[Mike @ pit b]

I'm surprised that the title of this thread hasn't lead to a Paris joke.



Or did I just do it? :D oops. :D

[KGM Racing]

Awsome Tuna! Were did your boat leave from?

[DA Rhino]

Awsome Tuna! Were did your boat leave from?

The boat left out of Point Loma, San Diego

[troyharper]

Great job, you are a genuine "TUNA SLAYER"!
you know mike mercado? Hes your neighbor. He s a slayer too!

[BRINGTHERUCKUS]

Glen-g son the fish whisperer lol.
congrats thats a big ass fish!

[sidekicker]

i love fishing in baja !!!!

[DA Rhino]

Great job, you are a genuine "TUNA SLAYER"!
you know mike mercado? Hes your neighbor. He s a slayer too!

I don't think I have met Mike yet???