However, we always caught plenty. After sundown, we would drop a waterproof light off the back of the boat and down into the sea. One night we accidentally unplugged the light. By the time we discovered the problem and plugged the cord back in, all the fish had gone to a neighboring boat where the light was still burning. If our light is shining, we will attract souls.
Different methods catch different fish.
Another lesson I learned on my trips with Steve was that each fish is caught with different techniques and in different places. For marlin we used a pole, for big tuna a hand line, and for bait fish we used a little rod or even a net. The marlin and ono were near the surface, and the big tuna were down deep. One rule that seemed to apply to all fish was that you can't force them to the boat. You must wait until they stop fighting to reel them in, or you will break the line.