Captain of the Blue Sky, Jay Weaver, discusses his fishing journey from Venezuela to the Pacific, the excitement of catching a quad while sailfishing, the differences between fishing in Costa Rica and the East Coast, and the use of sonar technology in fishing. Also shares recent fishing trips and a COVID-19 test incident.
The speaker highlights the importance of gaining valuable experience and learning from experienced captains in order to pursue a successful fishing career.
The speaker emphasizes the significance of understanding fish movement and adapting fishing techniques while exploring different fishing locations.
Deep dives
Fishing experience and growth in South Carolina
The speaker grew up in South Carolina, where he developed a love for fishing at a young age. He started with a small john boat and eventually began fishing professionally at the age of 19. Although his parents initially encouraged him to attend college, he ultimately pursued a career in fishing. He worked on various boats, including the Blue Sky Spencer and charter boats in Charleston, which allowed him to gain valuable experience and learn from experienced captains.
The impact of college on fishing career
The speaker acknowledges that attending college slightly delayed his fishing career, but he views it as a worthwhile experience. He enjoyed meeting great people and learning new things during his college years. However, he also recognizes that not completing college put him behind in his fishing career. Initially, the income from charter fishing was not sufficient to support himself, but as the industry grew and more people got involved in fishing, the opportunities to make a good living increased.
Fishing experiences in different locations
The speaker shares his experiences fishing in various locations, including Venezuela, the Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, and Costa Rica. He enjoyed the mixed bag fishing in Venezuela and the laid-back atmosphere in the Turks and Caicos. He also highlights the challenges and learning experiences he faced in each location. In particular, he emphasizes the importance of understanding fish movement and adapting fishing techniques accordingly. Fishing in different areas allowed him to explore different environments and sharpen his fishing skills.
Fishing in the Dominican Republic
The speaker discusses his recent fishing experiences in the Dominican Republic (DR). He mentions that the introduction of sonar technology completely changed the fishing landscape in DR for him. The sonar helped locate fish and made a significant difference in terms of finding and targeting productive areas. He enjoyed fishing around the FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices) in DR, which provided a target-rich environment. Despite some challenges and the impact of COVID-19, the speaker expresses enthusiasm for returning to the DR in the future.
Today’s podcast were joined by Jay Weaver captain of the Blue Sky, we talk about were Jay has traveled Venezuela & Pacific. how he started fishing, and what he hopes to do in the future with fishing.
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