Tumbling on the seas,
Far away from dry land
And it's bitter memories.
(Fisherman's Blues - The Waterboys)
Just for a morning, YIC was a fisherman courtesy of skipper Craig. Onboard were also Brian and Georgia & Olivia. The sun shone, the Tasman swell rolled in, and the fish bit. The Patea fishermen brought back "a feed" - about 20 cod and snappers. YIC landed several fish including a kingfish which had to be put back as it was just under the 75cm legal length. He doesn't have a photo of the actual fishing due to the boat tossing about and an ongoing battle with the Fisherman's Blues (being sick). So readers will have to make do with a photo of the boat Justus and Craig demonstrating the art of fish gutting. YIC tried his hand at the latter and is relieved to report that he still possesses all his fingers.
Justus being washed down on the Patea boat ramp
Craig fillets the day's catch