trphyhntr Report post Posted July 12, 2022 Collars are extremely overrated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2horns Report post Posted July 12, 2022 Here are the charges for my fish. The charges to your account: Processing Fee: $70.00 Collar: $8.00 Box Fee: $35.00 Shipping Fee: $64.73 Total: $177.73 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 12, 2022 Nvm $180 to get back 21lbs of filets is obscene 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted July 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, trphyhntr said: Nvm $180 to get back 21lbs of filets is obscene I just try and wrap my head around Tuna fishing out of Cali and justifying the cost to me hasn't happened yet. The trip, the processing, the shipping. I want to try it out and figure out if I am missing something, but man, it ends up being over a grand and the haul is usually not all that great. I do say tho, if I added up all the $$$ I spend on hunting trips, I would probably say the same thing. I think Mexico has kind of spoiled me for cost per pound of fish brought back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 12, 2022 Yeah I’ve tried to talk myself into it but the cost, plus being stuck on a boat for 36 hours with 40 Californians sounds like heck on earth. But I can’t relate to the hunting either, if I could afford hunting out of state I’d be spending that money on fish cleaning bills instead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted July 12, 2022 Sierra mackerel is excellent eating. The catch is you really need to eat it the same day you catch it. It does not keep or freeze well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2horns Report post Posted July 12, 2022 2 hours ago, trphyhntr said: Nvm $180 to get back 21lbs of filets is obscene I know, I paid it LOL. I have done the processing at home on fish, just need time and space. A good vacuum sealer or vacuum chamber is best. Seems to be the flash freezing does preserve them longer and keeps good taste. I have an upright freezer I can put fish on racks, to get air moving around to freeze, but never is fast enough. I have brought tuna back in fish bags and eating sashimi for days off it. Then parted it out and froze. I bought an Opah Fathom 5 deep a year or so ago, always bring on trips incase I decide to bring home fish to process ie tuna sashimi or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted July 12, 2022 4 hours ago, trphyhntr said: Nvm $180 to get back 21lbs of filets is obscene I’m sitting here doing the math on my annual NM pronghorn hunt. And I do my own butchering. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 12, 2022 35 minutes ago, stanley said: I’m sitting here doing the math on my annual NM pronghorn hunt. And I do my own butchering. lol Yeah, you gotta really like hunting and eating wild game meat to do that kind of stuff. for the money it costs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 12, 2022 2 hours ago, n2horns said: I know, I paid it LOL. I have done the processing at home on fish, just need time and space. A good vacuum sealer or vacuum chamber is best. Seems to be the flash freezing does preserve them longer and keeps good taste. I have an upright freezer I can put fish on racks, to get air moving around to freeze, but never is fast enough. I have brought tuna back in fish bags and eating sashimi for days off it. Then parted it out and froze. I bought an Opah Fathom 5 deep a year or so ago, always bring on trips incase I decide to bring home fish to process ie tuna sashimi or so. $20 ziploc vacuum and some food saver bags. I did my fish so fast this time. Cuz now I thaw it and trim it when I want to eat it it’s controversial and I’m sure everyone will disagree but I had commercial packed grouper from Minerva’s in cabo and I can’t tell the difference. The Minerva’s fish smelled just as fast ziploc vacuum bag. Neither are any good imo after a short period of time. It’s all personal preference but I can’t eat it after it doesn’t taste pretty much perfect. my homie leaves it in a regular ziploc bag for months then unfreezes, yellowtail of all things. I know that fish is disgusting but to him it’s still good. Makes me want throw up thinking about it I usually only eat sashimi after a week of it being caught and immediately frozen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 12, 2022 Was at Hmart today they have some decent looking fish there. That chunk of grouper would be like $35 there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted July 12, 2022 I think I'm gonna try chartering a 6 pack to try out Tuna fishing in Cali. I've been on the cattle boats and I know that isn't for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2horns Report post Posted July 13, 2022 7 hours ago, HuntHarder said: I think I'm gonna try chartering a 6 pack to try out Tuna fishing in Cali. I've been on the cattle boats and I know that isn't for me. gonna get addicted!!!!!! 6 pack on a 48-52 ft fisher is awesome. Stick with overnight to 1.5 or 2.5 day trips. The day trip for 12 hours IMO isnt worth it. Kick in a few extra bucks and go at least overnight. I have done quite a few 6 pack trips and have stuck with Coblat (Fishermans Landing) or Sauerfish (Point Loma Landing). They have all the gear and food ready for you, just show up. I'm partial to Sauerfish as they have beer included. I just did an overnight on Cobalt and going in mid Sept. First of Oct, going on Sauerfish again. Let me know if you have questions. Andrew 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 13, 2022 I just got invited to go Sunday, remembered this thread. Said no thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted July 23, 2022 Hammered the Yellowtail this week, boat limited out for 14 guys. Sushi rolls and Nigiri coming soon. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
