"Longtail Greenfish Fishing at Cape Sata" by Shun

Location: Satamisaki Tajiri (Unokuso)

Date and time: 4 28 (7:00-14:30)

Middle tide low 11:29 - high 17:28

This time, we're aiming for a large longtail snapper.I used the Tsurumaru ferry service to get to Tajiri, Cape Sata.

We departed at 6:00 AM, and the reef we disembarked at was called "Unokuso".

Makie blends 'G-MAX' and 'White Power Plus'.

Since I mainly use boiling bait, the improved casting distance and consistency were very useful.

For bait, I prepared "Boiled Chum," "Namaiki-kun for PRO," and "Sashiesa PRO Nama."

Fishing Rig

Main line 2.5号, leader 4, float G2, longtail hook size 8, semi-free rig 2 fathoms

This time, I'm targeting longtail greenfish, so I'll be using a strong tackle!

When I scattered chum at my feet, there were many bait stealers such as butterflyfish, damselfish, and small longtail greenfish.

Below it was a long-tailed fish, about 50cm long...

"I'll spend a whole day getting this!"

With great enthusiasm, I targeted the edge of the reef from early morning, but was attacked relentlessly by bait stealers.

It didn't go well...

I tried aiming for the open sea

If I can successfully avoid the bait stealers, I'll get a bite from a small but long-tailed greenfish.

afternoon

Changed to a 3lb leader, 7lb longtail hook, 0lb float, and a fully free-running rig.

As the current gradually strengthened to the right, the longtail greenfish became more active, resulting in a series of hits at a depth of 2 to 3 rod length.

But then a shark appeared...

Even the bites that clearly felt heavy were all snatched away by sharks midway through.

I give up!

Amidst all that, despite being bitten by a shark, I forcefully pulled it closer and finally

The largest fish caught that day was a 38cm longtail greenfish.

It was a disappointing fishing trip, especially since the longtail greenfish were so active...

When I asked about the situation on the recovery boat, I was told that almost all of the reefs had been attacked by sharks.

I really want to catch a big longtail greenfish this year.