Years ago when the exotic hunting ranches started up in Texas, I didn't think they would make it. Well, with hundreds of operations all over the state still in business right now, I was wrong. People will pay tens of thousands to fly in and out the same day to get what they desire. You don't have to travel to Africa and spend all that time. I still to this day have not killed an animal at a feeder or any game that was released just for me. I am a firm believer in fair game play.
This fishing pen concept isn't my cup of tea, but it will work. It's not sporty but you will catch the record fish you desire. I think these guys will make a killing. They purchase big fish from all over the world, put them in a pen. mark the price of fish and watch the suckers come Just release it for the next guy. It saves people time and money. It saves travel time, trolling time and "You should have been here yesterday" comments. These guys are even petitioning IGFA for a special category to include penned fish.
If I did any of the pen fishing I would try the "Old man and the Sea" adventure. They stick you in a marlin pen in a 14 foot wooden boat, a pair of oars and a hand line. Go after that grander with a hand line.They will even add a pair of Mako's to the pen to make it a special challenge. They do require a physical exam for this adventure.
I hear talk on this a couple of years ago. I guess somebody made it come true.
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