SAILING & FISHING: Steps to Self-Sufficiency at Sea - Free Range Sailing Ep 187

All the scenes and information in this episode have been broken down in to chapters to make this a better resource.
00:00 Pascale Sailing and Fishing
00:40 Introduction
01:50 Trolling Basics. Our Choice of Lure.
03:25 Pascale catches a Yellow Fin Tuna
04:03 How we safely bring a fish on board
04:58 Processing Tuna under Sail
11:09 Troy reels in a Mackerel
12:16 Our Trolling Reel and How it Works
13:11 Setting the Drag Correctly
15:00 Safety Lanyard for the Rod and Reel
16:00 Humpback Whale Migration
16:31 Our first Mahi Mahi / Dolphin Fish on board
18:22 How to put a wire trace on to your lure
22:42 A Summary of our Trolling Rig
24:18 Trolling a Lure is not Selective. Bringing in a Skip Jack Tuna.
24:44 Bleeding a Fish Effectively
25:04 Fish Identification
25:42 Reel Maintenance
27:28 Mahi Mahi and Skip Jack Tuna Sashimi
28:30 Seaweed Chips
28:57 Thank you
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[@kitehardinoz]

Another great episode guys. A question came to mind with your mostly pescatarian diet. Eating so many pelagic species, do you worry about mercury build up, or do you have a way to reduce this issue? I love fresh tuna and Spaniards and occasionally balanced with a baldy or a spangly 🤩 Thanks again for the vid. 👍

[@FreeRangeLiving]

We eat far more demersal species than pelagic ones, with the pelagics being more mackerel than tuna and we tend to eat fish that are at the smaller end of the spectrum. The fish we favour are arm length or less- no trophies...This goes for sharks also. We don't worry about it all that much given Japanese people consume very large amounts of adult tuna and don't seem to have quite as many health issues as people on a western diet (until they adopt a western diet!) I would be more concerned by becoming overweight. Quite a few people have asked this but I'm sure it is a small health risk given that we aren't exposed to stress, preservatives, antibiotics, engine exhaust products or countless other nasties that unfortunately go hand in hand with an urban life and extended food production chain. (Don't get us started on large scale chicken producers!,) In any case, if we do go mad, it will just meet our families expectations and they will love us all the same.

[@japersjolly8763]

@@FreeRangeLiving When I lived in Japan it was explained to me that soy mixed with wasabi act as an anti toxin when eating sushi/sashimi and can mitigate any potentially harmful effects. The practice of eating pickled ginger and noori with raw fish also aids in digestion.

[@kitehardinoz]

Thank you for the great answer, never considered some of your points but have to agree with you. The sooner I can get off this treadmill life and onto a boat more permanently, the better. Fair winds to you 👍

[@philgray1023]

@@FreeRangeLiving You could start up a hatters and millinery channel. Good points for avoiding ciguatera too.

[@klemenprezelj]

@@FreeRangeLiving 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂, all true what you wrote, but the last line was funny as well 😂😂

[@stebig1960]

As a fisherman for almost 50 years, I’m very impressed with the information you have passed to other people with this video. Stay safe you two and keep your amazing videos coming. 👍🏻

[@cliffterpher]

Pascy's laugh is so infectious. Thanks for the video guys. Really appreciate it.

[@FlesHBoX]

It made me so happy to see you eating that fish raw. I've seen so many sailing channels catch a gorgeous tuna and proceed to cook it well done and break my heart, lol. Can't get any fresher than straight out of the ocean!

[@nooneanybodyknows1321]

Slim and Soph, Sailing Nakama, read your plaque hanging in the Percy Island Group A-frame yacht club. What you wrote was great. Slim was ecstatic when he learned who the author was. Lots of us that follow your channel chimed in. Such a small world.🌎

[@trongod2000]

It means a lot to get to see your show without interruptions from ads.

[@matt_kildea]

Ok this is message number 7 of " I want Free Range Sailing to come to South Australia" campaign Cheers Matt

[@Garryck-1]

As someone with *extremely* limited fishing experience, thanks SO MUCH for this episode, Troy & Pascale! Very helpful.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

You're very welcome mate.

[@tonycook2347]

It's Friday! Time to wash the week away with vids equivalent in class, joy, and effects of fine scotch, and zero hangovers. Thank you :)

[@colinwhiting5410]

Fished all my life I am 69 a great presentation of fishing when on the move , a small tip when trolling use black ball bearing swivels not silver as sometimes the fish love to attack shiny objects 👍 Cheers Wombat 🐾🎣🍻

[@foundatsea3483]

Great episode. What I love most about your channel is all the useful lessons and content. I think turning it all in to a "How to" book, print, PDF, Kindle etc., so we can read it at sea, without internet. It might just do very well in the sailing and general marine life community. Troys rigging and Pascale's cooking alone are pure gold, not to mention the refitting expertise. It's hugely valuable. No small feat but I'd guess you'd do very well with sales over time, especially referring to and supported by these great videos. Thanks very much for your contributions.

[@Audrii382]

I like to watch your video, l love fishing, From SINGAPORE 🇸🇬

[@jeffslaven]

As I've said before, every time I watch an episode, I learn something. Thanks for today's lesson!

[@oceanictranquility7782]

I'm not a man who goes fishing but I realise that, as the last of the planning goes into the Atlantic crossing, I'm gonna have to learn. So thank you for the video. There are so many good pieces of advice I think another look might be in order. Also it is so good to see you both still enjoying the sail, the fishing and your own company. Great to see you, David

[@rainfinger]

You guys are amazing, teaching self-sufficiency, selflessly sharing your knowledge. Thank you!

[@MrRourk]

Skipjack and Mahi now that is a meal!

[@trishmack5042]

I fished off the Exmouth Pier as a kid and yes, sharks are smart and would steal the fish! Love this! Ningaloo!!!

[@donnarocchio936]

I LOVE your no nonsense approach to life on the seas. Thank you for the relaxing commentary and sailing the seas Videos.

[@johnmikel5934]

Great time watching, beautifully edited. Keep up your adventures, they bring a lot of joy watching them! 🕊️🧡🔱

[@SveinMBortne]

You are throwing the best part of the fish overboard. The" scraps" from the bone, head and the leftovers from the meat are soup material. Ad a carrot salt a chilly and a tomato... you have the best soup in the world. Keeps you warm and healthy. Thanks for shearing.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

We have preferences for which fish we make stock with and limits on how much we can eat.

[@garygraves8950]

Great episode and loving the t-shirts in Annapolis!

[@rickwatts7885]

I love my Navy Blue shirt! Please offer another run of shirts soon. The quality of this merchandise is top of the line! I would like to have more of them to give for Christmas gifts. Thank you for all you do and stay safe!!!

[@sethpatchell8404]

Amazing episode! Absolutely love seeing the fishing as well as the eating part to your lifestyle!!

[@alanrobinson5109]

Your videos are so informative and enjoyable, the quality is excellent. All the best Troy & Pascale. UK.

[@5minpick-me-upswithlorenwa496]

Another great vid. I always find I have to have my FRS tips word doc open to jot down all your wonderful little gems of wisdom. Took many notes on this episode, thanks heaps

[@MusicMike939]

Very interesting. I used to watch fishing on shows like wide world of sports. Of course they never used a sail boat. Maybe that would have made it more interesting.

[@GreatOutDoorWorldofMines]

I definitely support the clubbing method. A lot of cruisers think they are supposed to put alcohol in the gills, greatly increasing the extent and duration of suffering. It's also important for ethics to remove as much "sport" from the HARVEST to increase tackle size to the maximum so fish can not break off, unlike the "sportsman" method to try to catch fish with the lightest tackle possible. They do the same thing in hunting, trying for long shots with small bullets to show off. It's not sporting at all. 40kg line is totally effective, Ive troll 20 and 40 and it's random which one hits, they can't see the difference. The hit or they don't especially trolling or live baiting. Especially helps if a fish is in the rudder or prop to have oversize line. Or if you catch a kingfish as I believe they call them in oceana. Those will smoke your drag strait down, and make your re think the meaning of life and the size of your rig. The red and white rapala they have is my personal favorite lure as well. I hope some future cruisers read this and become no BS fishermen like troy and Pascal. Good job.

[@philgray1023]

100% with you on that. Torturing an animal for fun by playing them for hours on light lines only to lose them or the sharks get them isn't sport. It isn't even illegal. But do that with cats and they get very upset. I wasn't serious about the cats, but I do fish to eat, not sport, and respect my prey, and do sometimes feel very sorry for them. Troy's rig is sensible and apt for purpose.

[@GreatOutDoorWorldofMines]

@@philgray1023 don't worry I'm a dog person! Those cats make excellent live shark bait ;P jk Yeah there's also nothing more frustrating than taking someone out on your boat who insists on using light tackle, you spend hours to get them onto a good hook up, and it breaks off...haha meanwhile my wife is winching on something with her trusty 120lb braid, already on about the marinade she's planning...

[@philgray1023]

@@GreatOutDoorWorldofMines Our 14 foot boat was towed up Exmouth Gulf by something. It was either a submarine or something that didn't know it was hooked. Managed to get it up about 20 feet when it decided, no. After 5ks it broke off. The line was 60kg mono on a wire trace which was cut through. Going to need a bigger boat next time.

[@GreatOutDoorWorldofMines]

@@philgray1023 Wow! That must have had the blood running! A real "we will never know" Goes to show why it's always good to wear a "jack knife" (a non-folding type blade in a sheath on the belt used by sailors "Jack's")anywhere around the water. I love the Morakniv brand they make nice swedish stainless for about 20 USD. My boat has one screwed to the console so anyone can use it for whatever. But a cheap dive knife works too. Cheers

[@scotttan6377]

I don't fish or sail , but thank you for such a detailed and educational episode. The presentation was easy to understand and thorough. Some would keep to themselves what you shared . Really well done.

[@juliojames5986]

Pascale has to be the best 1st mate on the seas……cooking, willingness, and looks for sure. And Troy, very knowledgeable and confident ! Be careful in Croc and shark waters. Amazing you guys do all this i a thirty footer. At 7000 ft above the sea, I kno nada. Thanks for these great vids…..have fun !

[@robertm1552]

Love the T-shirt next campaign should be custom fishing lures with the free range sailing logo embossed on them!

[@baeschler]

Awesome information. Keep'um comin'. Greetings from a landlubber in Montana, USA. Love my new t-shirt! Thanks.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Sailing and fishing...perfect combo! Thanks for the really useful tips guys! 👌

[@sabretom7594]

When you run out of ideas, the red head is a great idea. For your viewers it’s called a Haywire Twist. First rate demo.

[@mickmccrohon]

When sailing and trolling check your charts for restricted zones or a BIG fine will be coming your way. Great episode as usual. Thanks for sharing.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Less here than in QLD but yes.

[@drusso141]

You both are the best, I hope one day you will sail a catamaran, and won’t go only around Australia but around the world

[@jb6249]

Thank you both for a great video. Keep safe and don't get locked down Please.

[@scottharrington4054]

Fishing, Pascal..... tongue out! Love it! Absolutely adore my Free Range Sailing Tshirt. Keep giving the adventure.

[@Dutch_off_grid_homesteading]

heya can't get enough of the sailing fish diving and exploring place that you do

[@timothyperrigoue3997]

I do not know if the idea appeals or is even useful to you but I have found SMOKED tuna to be a real treat.

[@jamiegurner3172]

great to see you two again thanks for sharing

[@robertorzech8922]

Thanks for sharing your tactics with us ! Great sailing channels like yours ,are getting hard to find these days Cheers

[@christopherharlow5475]

Another Awesome production. Thanks for the home made wire trace tips Troy. I'll be doing that & saving a $. TC guys.

[@johnparker7945]

great fishing info! such fun to watch you catching dinner!

[@mikegray-ehnert3238]

Haven't had a chance to fish that way but have chased salmon and trout in Lake Michigan. We trooled about 100ft deep in over 200 ft of water and caught our limit of mostly 3 yr old King Salmon, a couple of 4 to 6 lbs rainbows and a smaller brown trout just under the surface. A great day of fishing! Caught a bag limit of 10 fish!

[@jeanne-gord7685]

Not surprised the gear went so well as the design was spectacular. Thanks

[@billroberts3864]

Another great video.... Troy, thanks again for being a wonderful teacher and showing us some fishing related topics.

[@christopherw4527]

loved this episode. I love the fishing stuff, and you two are the best at it on the sailing channels.

[@michaelromer7115]

Thank you for such a wonderful episode. I love the catch, cook, and eat videos. Much love from Houston, Texas !!!

[@williamk1452]

That was great guys!

[@theislandpackrat]

That was a great video! Great tips!!

[@dirtyoldfarmhand3]

Wonderful.

[@bencampbell2407]

Awesome episode guys!thanks

[@tl32246]

Great video!! Thanks guys!!

[@brianb6603]

Excellent as usual!!!

[@scottswineford6714]

Another great tutorial. Thank you both!

[@tsurdyk]

Fantastic episode. Both the fishing scenes and the explanations of set up and equipment used. And the last bit, showing how you enjoy eating the bounty. Nicely done. Oh, and my Free Range Sailing tshirt is already one of my favorites, too.

[@twoeagledrones]

Great episode! Learned a lot, thanks!

[@carlamerritt490]

You guys are amazing! Thank you! ❤

[@kennytopfer3456]

Awesome show.

[@usedmothlight]

Thank you for this!

[@wayde7384]

always love your shows

[@marktaylor484]

Outstanding Masterclass, very well received.

[@mccoymrm]

Great episode! Entertainment and learning!

[@ImnotChuck.]

Great fun and lots of learning. Thanks.

[@TradingwithRich]

Great job on this episode. Keep it up!

[@rexstiger6090]

Thanks for the lessons on your fishing techniques! Very informational and looks delicious. Love the T-shirts, both short sleeve and long. I've had a couple friends ask about them and shared your channel with them.

[@ralphjansen9205]

Awesome video thanks

[@miragesailing834]

Loved this one! Helps a lot to see how others do it.

[@chrisbeansailing]

Great video, keep up the good work.

[@paulhearn2857]

Great vid guys👌🏻 x

[@jsthemess3283]

Awesome video

[@Uukrul1]

beautiful fish!

[@giterdunpete]

Keep it up....We love it

[@a-summer-of-service]

Love my shirt! Thanks again for all the great videos

[@ProudMary53]

Fantastic and very informative video guys. Great stuff. Cheers Pete

[@mikedegruyter2376]

Love your entries. Love the Aussie practical style.

[@MHow1900]

Great video

[@finpainter1]

Great rigging tips.

[@davehayes8812]

Thanks very much. Great stuff.

[@davidpearson8954]

nice video. great content.

[@johnfoley1640]

Great informative episode guys thanks

[@JC-bu8zd]

Very informative quality video !!

[@lancemarriott9671]

Fishtacularrr!!! 🥰

[@dww0013]

Great video. So much valuable info. You guys are way ahead of the game on sailing and fishing .

[@markus8997]

Thank you!

[@markeaston7353]

Thanks for another really interesting video guys. Some very handy trolling tips there too!

[@gkeyman565]

great video, have a great day

[@marshallwages5035]

This was a great episode guys. That was a lot of really good info.

[@johnstingel8342]

Great informative video. Keep up the adventures and sharing.

[@Mr4xl]

Great vid very informative

[@gymcoachdon]

I was wearing your t-shirt earlier today! Loved the fishing lessons!

[@bertstreetsr5483]

In America that red n white lure is sold under the brand name "wind cheater" . I used a green with black striped one in the gulf of Mexico and couldn't keep Bonito off my line. Very tasty.

[@xfoxtrotwiskeykilo995]

Cheers !

[@malcolmprice3268]

Super quality video with really good thought through content.

[@garyfroeschner2523]

good fishing info

[@anthonybeck2384]

Really enjoyable/educational 👏🏻👏🏻

[@sailingsubmariner]

Got mine thanks. A very informative video. Cheers

[@richardherndon1541]

Wow! Thank you for the education! I learned so much from this video.

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

You Two are AWESOME THANKS for Sharing

[@ronaldwhite5670]

A great show