The ironman of travel Yoshimasa Ikeuchi

Tonight, is the best

30 minutes to land and connect the ship offshore

Landing in the dark

Humpback grouper

Captain's case ・ Kamir, the owner of the ship

Start trolling

By this little boat

Two people who get excited from daytime

Take a nap after lunch

Treat yourself to chicken for lunch

In the village, Wajima, Kamir and me

Mr. Wajima's favorite rod

Hotel Paradis d'Ouvea Restaurant

Ouvea Punch

Mr. Wajima's house,

Mr. Wajima's house,

I can't even see a boat on the sea

Studying fish

My arms are getting tired

"Shall we go home?" The rod was delivered at 9:30 pm,
which was a very satisfying catch.

Arrive at the sandy beach, relying on the light of the
welcome. You can't even see your feet unless
it's a large light.

Landing at the timing of the waves.

Today's fishing result "11 big ones, 25 medium ones,
10 small ones, 46" 2 corals. Ouvea is No. 1 at
the Island fishing tournament.

The whole area is a world of darkness.
　
Every time you catch a fish,
you can't remove it without a flashlight.

The lights of the Island can be seen in the distance.
　
For a while, put down the rod and look at the stars in the sky.
It shines like the "Milky Way" falls.
The moon cannot be seen at this time in the Southern Hemisphere.

A blissful moment of starry sky watching on the boat.

At sea without a single sound.

 The starlight alone will get you used to it.

"Thank you for the night sky tonight"

"I wonder if such a big one will come." The tip of the rod was pulled in greatly.

This is a big game. Even if you look at it,
you can see a strong pull.

With full power. Over 2k of red grouper. 　
"This is the sashimi tonight.”

Before I knew it, the large cooler box was full.
Kotetsu (wife) sitting in the cooler box raises
her hips every time she catches.

　

"The line breaks and the fish wins" The line and gimmicks disappeared with seaweed debris.

Unfortunately.

 I borrowed a thick line from Mr. Wajima. Water depth 20 to 30m.

The boatman is quietly hoisting one or two. It is also a 3k class big game.

There is a good pull. This feel is good. 30cm class sea bream. The fishing results go up one after another. Mr. Wajima is aiming for a big sardine.

Immediately, the trolling mechanism is thrown out.

No hit. This time bottom fishing.

The bait is a squid fillet of about 5 cm.
Is it a fish that eats such a big bait?

Immediately hit my rod. Strong pull.
I'm drawn in this is a big fish.

After 4 o'clock, I visited with my favorite rod "iron".
Shall we go?

Looking at my fishing line, it looks a little thin, so why not leave it? 　Said Mr. Wajima.

A proud rod that I brought from Japan.
The motor boat, which has never been cut, seats four people.

Departure is 5 o'clock in the evening.
Head off the ultramarine lagoon.

There is no such thing as a roaster at home!

 In addition, it is well maintained and shiny.
I ate and drank so well that I could hear the sound of the tongue for the first time in a long time.

I'm full.
After being full, take a nap to cultivate your spirit.

When I was guided to the village,
I happened to be invited by the Islanders to go fishing tonight,
and fortunately we were able to ride with them.

It is private to the last.

Lunch is chicken and local beer at Mr. Wajima's house.

This is the first kitchen with a roaster for business use.

Boats running on the sea are rarely seen.
Get information that the sea is full of fish. 

I try to find out if I can't fish somehow.
Introduced by an acquaintance of Noumea, we will visit Mr. Wajima of the hotel "Paradi de Ouvea" where we are staying.
He is a fishing enthusiast and has the handle name of his fishing blog, his Irabucha (Aobdai).

 Trolling and big-name rods are on standby at his home.

Lethrinus nebulosus Humpback red snapper Chromileptes altivelis 　
Sabre squirrel fish fuscoguttatus Blubberlip snapper

Big catch and starry sky watching