Port Howe/Reef Harbor, Cat Island, Bahamas

 We had the fishing lines out as soon as we crossed into deep water north of Long Island.

It wasn't long before we had both reels buzzing with these two smallish skipjack tunas.

 

In order to keep things easily cleaned, I had gotten most everything out of the cockpit earlier for just this occasion.  The step down with drains is the perfect protected place to take care of the fish before we pop them into the fridge.

 

We trolled for hours with several bites.  Brought one more small tuna aboard but didn't catch the Mahi I was looking for!!    

The winds were light so we were able to anchor in the small reef-protected lagoon at the southern end of Cat Island.  It's just a bit rolly but manageable. 

As soon as we anchored we got busy cleaning and vacuum packing the fish.  Extra fresh as it was only out of the water about 5 minutes before it was in the refrigerator.

I saved out a nice portion to grill - made a quick marinade of soy sauce, sugar, garlic and ginger powder.  It was so, so tender and delicious!

We'll move over 22 miles to Old Bight, Cat Island tomorrow and will fish for that elusive Mahi on the way!