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You may have noticed that big hunk of fiberglass where the forward windows are on your lower helm yacht. It's there because it's not uncommon for a sportfisher to stuff his bow through a wave that you wouldn't want to even see on TV. Sport fishermen are fanatics who salivate at the words blue marlin, and would trade the wife and kids (OK maybe just the wife) for a shot at a swordfish. Dying doesn't matter. My friend sits out off Nantucket for a week through whatever weather comes along in his 36 footer in the slim hopes of landing a Giant Tuna. That forward f/g shield is there just to buy enough time to land the fish. Personally, I don't fish anymore(for a number of reasons), but most guys can understand the passion. It's a Hemmingway thing; a "Guy Thing". Me, I've been there done that. Now as I get older I'd just as soon hang in the calm waters entertaining those left behind wives...... Only kidding Hon.
P.S. Sorry ladies. Before you bury me, my tongue if firmly planted in my cheek. Love you and respect you. I know several of you have gotten into it in a big way these past several years and could undoubtedly kick my butt out there.
P.S. Does anyone remember Jim Moran's 167 Gallent Lady with the fighting chair on the back. Can you imagine dragging a bloody fish across those decks? I've got to believe it was sushi before it cleared the transom. Passion!
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