Fishing Lore of Tobi. Peter W. Black 1968, 2017
Day Fishing Method 19: Bwere
Nemesio, Matias, Esobio
Hook: | Esobio #6a |
Nemesio #7a (shown) or #7b |
Matias #2 |
Leader: | 8 inches wire; Matias—fiber |
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Line: | Nemesio and Esobio--coconut fiber; Matias—medium cotton | ||
Sinker: | 5 pound rock | ||
Bait: | Tuna, flying fish, or Mor |
Any place around the reef.
50-100 feet out from reef; Matias—about 60 feet; Esobio—30-40 feet.
Up to 60 fathoms line. Matias—10-35 fathoms; Esobio—20-40 fathoms.
Go early in the morning in April and May on any tide.
Catch: Farah [Matias and Esobio—no Farah!], Saha [Nemesio—no Saha], Bwere, Housih [Nemesio—no Housih], Yohong [Matias and Esobio—no Yohong!], Farepe [Nemesio—no Farepe], Mahahapo [Nemesio—no Mahahapo]
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January 19, 2017