What do you do with fishes you caught during vacation?

[Capt Joe]

Oh yea, that what I want next time I go away, some silvery looking fish in a duffel bag for lunch

[Capt Joe]

Originally Posted by frugalfisherman

I vacation in Seaside. Sashimi at the cottage.

Get it from quik-chek or 7-11, Bruce?

[DonJose]

I've brought home fish from several locations around the globe & usually not an issue. Soft cooler & carry it on. Customs will want to inspect but never had an issue.

Always bring your equipment. Most will have mediocre equipment at best. Bring a rod carrier & put lures in a container that will fit in the rod carrier. Some countries will not allow large hooks on carry on. Example: US, Panama will. Costa Rica & Mexico won't. DR I'm not 100% sure.

Always bring a decent fillet knife. Again they usually have junk. Punta Cana has plenty of pelagic fishing very close to shore - maybe 1/2 hour out.

Rule #1 - everything is negotiable from taxi's to restaurants to fishing charters. They will ALWAYS give you a crazy high price at first. Negotiate with them & they usually will lower the price.

When I went down I fished every day & had a blast. Dominicans are a fun loving people that are down to earth & if you get the right boat, they are serious fisherman.

Buy them a six pack of beer, buy them a beer at the bar day before, take some extra sunglasses, lures, pliers, etc to give to them. If you do it's a different trip. Last time I went down they filleted my dorado, pulled out the roe, made fish soup on the boat & I ate with them. They took me to some of their better spots & really took care of me.

Can't wait to go back one day. I'm sure you'll have a blast!

[togzilla]

I'm glad Capt. Joe posted exactly what the rest of us thought. A nice silver fish stuffed in a duffel bag in the hot Caribbean sun! Yummmmy

[PeteyHD]

Originally Posted by togzilla

I'm glad Capt. Joe posted exactly what the rest of us thought. A nice silver fish stuffed in a duffel bag in the hot Caribbean sun! Yummmmy

Haha yea true story. Don't worry they were only in there for less than an hour and the bag was soaking in cooler water. Still no idea what type of fish we ate but they were delicious and we are still alive! Almost like a scup just bigger.

[PeteyHD]

Originally Posted by Capt Joe

Oh yea, that what I want next time I go away, some silvery looking fish in a duffel bag for lunch

I got you Capt. I'll bring the duffle bag!

[Donand]

Originally Posted by DonJose

I've brought home fish from several locations around the globe & usually not an issue. Soft cooler & carry it on. Customs will want to inspect but never had an issue.

Always bring your equipment. Most will have mediocre equipment at best. Bring a rod carrier & put lures in a container that will fit in the rod carrier. Some countries will not allow large hooks on carry on. Example: US, Panama will. Costa Rica & Mexico won't. DR I'm not 100% sure.

Always bring a decent fillet knife. Again they usually have junk. Punta Cana has plenty of pelagic fishing very close to shore - maybe 1/2 hour out.

Rule #1 - everything is negotiable from taxi's to restaurants to fishing charters. They will ALWAYS give you a crazy high price at first. Negotiate with them & they usually will lower the price.

When I went down I fished every day & had a blast. Dominicans are a fun loving people that are down to earth & if you get the right boat, they are serious fisherman.

Buy them a six pack of beer, buy them a beer at the bar day before, take some extra sunglasses, lures, pliers, etc to give to them. If you do it's a different trip. Last time I went down they filleted my dorado, pulled out the roe, made fish soup on the boat & I ate with them. They took me to some of their better spots & really took care of me.

Can't wait to go back one day. I'm sure you'll have a blast!

Going to Punta Cana 06/01 you got any names or numbers?

[spyro]

ate them ....

[Michael82929]

Two things I do with my catch is.....

- I take a taxi driver to drive me down to the boat and I tell him, if I catch any fresh fish, I am going to give you a bounty worth so you can drive me around for free for the rest of the week. If he agrees, ask for his cell phone number and if yours work, call the number he gives you to make sure he is legit. I have done this three times and have gone three for three. Make sure you pick a friendly driver. Saved me some money. You know he is serious is when you tell him to be back at 2, he is their at 2

- If I have some one taking care of me at a hotel or a favorite waiter, I give him a nice bag of fish as well so if I need him for anything, he will give me white glove service.

Works like a charm.

[Fishin Dude]

Outside the USA, I've always let the Captain and Mate bring some fish home. Not sure if they actually eat it, or sell it, but it's a nice gesture which is always appreciated. I always take care of the hotel staff to have my fish prepared by the kitchen. Only had a problem once, and it was here in the states at Marina Del Rey in California. The hotel gave me the "It's against the law" story, and my money didn't talk. So, off to the supermarket for some cooking supplies/spices/fixings, including on of those disposable BBQ grills. Cooked it up outside on the balcony.