Legendary Fish Caught
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|  2016.09.19 14:39

For the first time in seven years, the Chinese Mackerel, a big fish rarely seen in Jeju waters these days, was recently caught off the coast of Gapado Island. Joseph Kim has more.
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Moseulpo Port, Seogwipo

The fish market at the (모슬포) Moseulpo Port is buzzing with the news that a very rare fish had been caught.

The Chinese Mackerel, or (저립) Jeorip in Korean, is a member of the Spanish mackerel family.

It looks like a mackerel, but in terms of size, it is much larger.

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Caught after 40-minute struggle

It was caught by an old fishing boat owner who was jigging yellowtail near (가파도) Gapado Island.

He struggled desperately for 40 minutes to reel in the catch.

INTERVIEW
Ra Seong-mu / Fisherman
I didn’t imagine that it was this enormous fish ? I thought it was a shark. I only realized it wasn’t after I finally brought it in. I was really surprised.
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"낚시에 걸었을 때는 이 놈이라고 생각을 못했습니다. 상어가 덤볐겠지 싶어서 40분 정도 씨름하다가 가까이 땡겨보니까 이놈이길래 얼마나 반가웠던지 모르겠습니다."

The fish measured 235 centimeters long and weighed in at 70 kiligrams.

The species lives in warmer currents and it’s a migratory fish. It can grow up to 3 meters in length.

The latest recorded catch in Jeju was in 2009 . A Japanese angler caught a 210 centimeter long Jeorip near (마라도) Marado Island.

The fish caught by the Japanese fisherman sold for 4 million won at the fish market.

Surprisingly, the Japanese angler was guided by Mr. Ra for his fishing trip back in 2009.

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Often seen decades ago, now a rarity

Chinese mackerel were frequently observed in Jeju waters some 30 to 40 years ago.

But the fish has all but disappeared from the local seas.

That’s why many consider it to be a legendary fish.

INTERVIEW
Ra Seong-mu / Fisherman
It’s been so long since I’ve seen these fish, I forgot they existed. Now I want to try to catch more.
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"이 놈은 사라진 고기로 머리 속에서 지웠던 고기예요. 그런데 이제는 한번 도전해 볼 거예요"

The legendary fish made its appearance around the (추석) Chuseok holiday as a special present to the old fisherman.

Joseph Kim, KCTV
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