I spent four days last week dolphin fishing. Don't worry, they aren't the Flipper species; they are the Mahi-Mahi or Dorado variety that are more beautiful then you ca
n imagine, with irridescent greens and blues that are actually lit up in the clear, blue Gulf stream. They are a prolific growing fish, so there is no fear of depleting the species - and, they are delicious! They hit the bait aggresively, jump and fight like crazy and when you bring one to the boat, the school often follows so you can cast with light rods and bait and continue the action. When you are trolling along, and the rod bends and the drag screams, and you hear someone yell "fish on", then it gets exciting. With multiple hook-ups and people all over the back of the boat trying to keep lines uncrossed, it can really be chaos. And, in the slow times, there is nothing like being out on the gorgeous ocean which is always full of surprises. Even the slowest fishing day is an escape from worries and a contemplative experience.
My fishing buddies were my son, Capt. Matt, my brother, Tom, and Rune and Johnny -two former fishing clients of Matt's who flew over from their home in Norway. Poor Rune suffers from seasickness, yet it didn't deter him from fishing every day, green to the gills or not. They brought us bottles of Aquavit - a liquor that is drunk in Norway to accompany rich meals and aid in digestion. HOOWEEE, firewater! I really enjoyed the company, the jokes, the laughs, the philosophizing, the political debates, everything. Good times.
n imagine, with irridescent greens and blues that are actually lit up in the clear, blue Gulf stream. They are a prolific growing fish, so there is no fear of depleting the species - and, they are delicious! They hit the bait aggresively, jump and fight like crazy and when you bring one to the boat, the school often follows so you can cast with light rods and bait and continue the action. When you are trolling along, and the rod bends and the drag screams, and you hear someone yell "fish on", then it gets exciting. With multiple hook-ups and people all over the back of the boat trying to keep lines uncrossed, it can really be chaos. And, in the slow times, there is nothing like being out on the gorgeous ocean which is always full of surprises. Even the slowest fishing day is an escape from worries and a contemplative experience.
My fishing buddies were my son, Capt. Matt, my brother, Tom, and Rune and Johnny -two former fishing clients of Matt's who flew over from their home in Norway. Poor Rune suffers from seasickness, yet it didn't deter him from fishing every day, green to the gills or not. They brought us bottles of Aquavit - a liquor that is drunk in Norway to accompany rich meals and aid in digestion. HOOWEEE, firewater! I really enjoyed the company, the jokes, the laughs, the philosophizing, the political debates, everything. Good times.
Hey Carolyn! Thanks for some most amazing days with you guys. Not only did we enjoy the great hours out on the sea, but just as much the awesome hospitality that you showed us :)
ReplyDeleteWe are most grateful for the fab food, and the fact you all took such good care of us. Ploiticial discussions with Harry like 7am is not what I expecting when I have more than enough just trying to wake up, but another add to spice up the day for sure.
Enjoy the Aquavit, and dont be shy to ask for refill if you should go empty - we cant have anything of that.
Look forward to nextime, and to enojoy more of your great cooking - even fish taste great!!
Thanks again from both me and Rune :)
Johnny and Rune are not representable for us norwegians. They cant even drink rigth. But i heard that the got fish over there and that is a good thing. Back here they only eat meat and alot of it. The Goverment of Norway appoligise for all the problem these two norwegians have given you. Next time we are sending some real vikings for you.
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