Tuna door

[WadeInTheWater]

A ramp is probably the best, but I’ve been thinking about a roller. Same width as door and just below opening. Have not tried it.

 

[slow troller]

Cookie II had one that was the balls.

Wow i remember that boat. Yellow Rybovich 48 ?? Fished next to that crew late 70s they caught a fish every day. Murray Bro’s owned her. Correct??

 

[1rider]

Wow i remember that boat. Yellow Rybovich 48 ?? Fished next to that crew late 70s they caught a fish every day. Murray Bro’s owned her. Correct??

Yes, owned by the Murray bros. but it was a 43’ Merritt.

And they did catch a couple on that boat.

 

[Old Mud]

Wow i remember that boat. Yellow Rybovich 48 ?? Fished next to that crew late 70s they caught a fish every day. Murray Bro’s owned her. Correct??

Yep that's the one. Not sure of the brand. That ramp was the best i have seen And simple. They tagged fish every day. Mostly with Barbara Block or Molly.

 

[Old Mud]

A ramp is probably the best, but I’ve been thinking about a roller. Same width as door and just below opening. Have not tried it.

Wade if your going to go with a roller make it stainless along with the bearings.

 

[Downrigga]

Thanks guys !
All good advice.
Before cutting into the transom, anyone floating the tail like Paulie does on wicked tuna ? Saw it a few different times, but never really thought about it.

750 lb tuna. Door to small. You need a big door.

 

[Old Mud]

View attachment 99803 750 lb tuna. Door to small. You need a big door.

Good eye Lou, your right.

 

[captjohn]

I've seen people tie a ball to the tail of the fish, to help float the back of the fish, while hauling it in head first. Seemed to help pull the fish straight in, rather than the way they hang straight up and down.

 

[Ripcat]

I almost always put a ball on the tail while it's hanging. Personal experience has taught me that it's a good safety measure just in case someone doesn't cleat it off well enough.

 

[Downrigga]

I single poly ball wont help you. Ask me how i know.

 

[Old Mud]

Well if you stop catching all those dam big fish. I don't use a polly ball because i figure with a line still attached, the poon line attached, a jaw hook set and two tail ropes tied off i just don't need more gear on him. That's not a joke that's what i use.

 

[Ripcat]

I single poly ball wont help you. Ask me how i know.

I assume you learned the same way i did....which is no fun! Truth be told, ever since that one time, I cleat both tail ropes off so I know it was done correctly. The ball has never had to save a fish but good to know it wouldn't and sorry you found out the hard way Rigga!

 

[Hammer Slammer]

I always wondered if the ball was to create resistance when swimming them so they wouldn’t swim into the wheel.

 

[Jay c]

I always wondered if the ball was to create resistance when swimming them so they wouldn’t swim into the wheel.

I wasn’t paying attention last year and had one get down under the boat and thought for a second he was caught up in the wheel. At that point we figured it was safe to kill his ass.

 

[Hammer Slammer]

I have had similar experiences that’s when I came up with that thought