'Su'ao First Tuna' Caught; Captain Lin Yijun Repeats Victory with Good Spirits
The fishing vessel 'Chuan Chang Long 168' has caught the season's first bluefin tuna, weighing 276 kg, making Captain Lin Yijun a repeat winner. The tuna was caught in the Taiwan-Japan fishing agreement area. Su'ao Mayor Li Mingzhe stressed the importance of marketing Nanfang'ao's bluefin tuna quality to support fishermen's livelihoods.
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The 'Chuan Chang Long 168' vessel reported to the Fisheries Radio yesterday at 11:48 AM that it had caught a bluefin tuna in the Taiwan-Japan fishing agreement area, with an estimated weight of 250 kg. Lin Yijun immediately set sail back to port for 'verification.' The fishing boat arrived at Nanfang'ao Fishing Port early this morning. After weighing, it was determined to be 276 kg and met the requirements of being hooked alive, de-gilled at sea, and having internal organs weighing 175 kg, thus passing the appraisal and becoming this year's 'Su'ao First Tuna.'
Lin Yijun told reporters that the bluefin tuna was caught north of Iriomote Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, in the Taiwan-Japan fishing agreement area. He explained that the bluefin tuna bit the bait as soon as it was deployed and did not dive deep, remaining near the surface, making it not difficult to reel in, although it kept swimming, requiring the fishing boat to follow its path.
Lin Yijun also caught a 216 kg bluefin tuna last year, winning the title of 'Su'ao First Tuna.' It was sold at NT$7,700 per kg, totaling over NT$1.66 million. Regarding his repeated success this year, he expressed that his mood is 'very good.'
Su'ao Town Mayor Li Mingzhe stated in an interview that Pingtung Donggang and Yilan Nanfang'ao are important bluefin tuna production areas in Taiwan. He emphasized that while Donggang has achieved marketing success, the Yilan County Government and Su'ao Town Office must also make full efforts to market Nanfang'ao's bluefin tuna, letting the public know its excellent quality. He expressed hope that during the auction, businesses would offer the highest prices to encourage fishermen and ensure their livelihoods. (Editor: Li Shuhua) 1150408
Lin Yijun told reporters that the bluefin tuna was caught north of Iriomote Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, in the Taiwan-Japan fishing agreement area. He explained that the bluefin tuna bit the bait as soon as it was deployed and did not dive deep, remaining near the surface, making it not difficult to reel in, although it kept swimming, requiring the fishing boat to follow its path.
Lin Yijun also caught a 216 kg bluefin tuna last year, winning the title of 'Su'ao First Tuna.' It was sold at NT$7,700 per kg, totaling over NT$1.66 million. Regarding his repeated success this year, he expressed that his mood is 'very good.'
Su'ao Town Mayor Li Mingzhe stated in an interview that Pingtung Donggang and Yilan Nanfang'ao are important bluefin tuna production areas in Taiwan. He emphasized that while Donggang has achieved marketing success, the Yilan County Government and Su'ao Town Office must also make full efforts to market Nanfang'ao's bluefin tuna, letting the public know its excellent quality. He expressed hope that during the auction, businesses would offer the highest prices to encourage fishermen and ensure their livelihoods. (Editor: Li Shuhua) 1150408