Yellow fin tuna Big Game fishing and catching Punta Cana
The fishing charter on the boat "Cana" was booked by a couple, Dominic and Emily, from New Hampshire. And there's a good reason why. While New Hampshire boasts many fishermen, it's cold there now. The Dominican Republic, on the other hand, offers a warm paradise with daytime temperatures around 86°F—perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying the beautiful weather.
We set out for fishing at 8:00 a.m. as usual. When the boat crossed the reefs to enter the open ocean, it was tossed by the oncoming waves, just as expected. After 30 minutes, we unraveled the fishing lines, and the Big Game fishing began.
It wasn't the most active fishing day. After 40 minutes, we caught a small barracuda, which we promptly released since it wasn't of great value. But as we approached 11:00 a.m., the reel squealed, and the line began to unwind quickly and dive underwater. This indicated that a fish was on the hook, and judging by the bent fishing line, it wasn't a small one.
Unlike Dorado or Marlin that often jump, this fish pulled down into the deep, typical behavior of a Wahoo. And since it was Wahoo season, I was sure it was a Wahoo. However, as I reeled the fish closer, I noticed that the rod was bending more than usual for a Wahoo, making it harder to pull. As it came closer through the water, the shine became visible. This is how Yellowfin Tuna shines.
