Boga/Plug Hijack Question?
 

What is the length of the 30 pound Boga and is it shorter than the 60 pound Boga or are they the same length??

30 10.75" 1lb
60 15" 1.5lb
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Wow, i knew the 60 was a bit heavier but i didnt think it was that long. Im having second thoughts about getting the big one.

I need one for the yak......think the 30 will be plenty! Mostly for controlling fish! Thanks guys!

had a 60#- sold it because it was too long and heavy....

I was thinking of using a machete on those pesky bluefish in the kayak.
Not much fun when they are flopping around inside and all I'm wearing is my grape smugglers.

Grape smugglers? Might have to rethink that" lets get together and fish" thing!!!!!:hidin:

I love learning new words or phrases, "grape smugglers", very good.

Here is another for ya Frank! "Banana Hammock"!:rotf2:

get the 60. then again - with the fish you catch the 15 will do.

Likely a spelling error: grape snugglers or snuggies?

Save your money and get a 50 pound rapala scale.Boga makes a great product that I think are IGFA eligable. For the sole purpose of controlling a fish yakside the 50 is perfect and the scale is pretty accurate.I sold my 30 boga last year because I really don't care what a fish under 30 weighs,if a fish bottoms out a 50;picture time.If the choice is limited to boga,60.

other then talking about what holds your boys in place lol. What type of maintance does the boga grip need after a night in the surf? Do they rust/corrode easily?

WD 40 every so often

Get yourself the Cabelas brand boga... Im on my 3rd season with it.
50# scale, VERY accurate... *Very strong springs... once a fish is lipped, its is NOT slipping off while thrashing around. * Lightweight * VERY corroision resistant... I wear it clipped to my belt ALWAYS... that means its underwater for hours at a time... looks and works like the day I bought it... and for under 30$ you cant beat it... and should you happen to lose it, youre only out 28 bucks... 24 when its on sale. I'll try to find a link. (*not listed on their site.. I'll take a pic of mine... also... STAY AWAY from the berkely lippers... the spring is so weak even a 5 pound blue slips right out... RAPALA also suck due to the way the lipper opens... very narrow gap....)

Ok we can get carried away, I have a feeling this is going to turn bad.:biglaugh:
According to the urban dictionary.
Grape Smugglers, very small speedo trunks which hug the bollocks of the male wearer in a manner which makes it seem that they are "smuggling grapes " between their legs.
Often seen on European, particularly French, males.

:rotf2::rotf2::rotf2:

My brother Tom, asking me " Now what do I do ? "

Paddle slower?

Agreed.
He is thrilled to catch any fish.
I suppose that is all that matters.
He does get a few bass his way though.

Here is another option a few guys on SOL where advocating as "better" than a boga. Not sure if they are still available (?RISSA). Made out of nylon and SS...appear solidly constructed. Much lighter and longer than a boga. The one without a scale is 9oz,
the one with a 55lb scale is 15oz. They have a larger grab than a boga, but are manually activated and don't snatch as quickly as a boga. I have not tried them yet.

I am looking for quality so price does not bother me...Boga is $120 so no big deal......what I am most looking for is something that is not too long and the Boga 30 pound might be just what I am looking for! Thanks for all the help!

Bob.....ummmm....your not gonna wear grape smugglers when we fish together are ya?:err:

Doesn't everyone ?:eek:
wanna know what Mike wears when he thinks no one is watching ?

I guess? Long as you are not wearing your fishnet shorts I have heard about......and you keep your yak in front of mine about 20 feet?:rotf2:

Seriously I thought about wearing a cup.
As I have reached for blues, a few have jumped in landing right between the lads. Hooks and teeth so close to making me an opera star.

I just don't want you trying to slip me YOUR boga grip......if'n ya know what I mean! :scratch:

Now your scaring me.:err:

You had me scared at "grape smugglers"!!:eek:

No, my usual attire is classic Hawaiian surf shorts.
Aka 2na style

For sea robins, I recommend the zebco de-liar. A Boga or the like won't fit in their mouth.

Back Beach what kind of shorts do you wear with those?

Naturally. Wouldn't dream of wetsuiting without one.

Never thought I see one of those again. Used to have the same one. Nice plug collection!

George nice scale! Is that the 6 oz. model or the full 1 pound model??:rotf2: I want one! I also want to see more pics of your shop!!!:drool:

Larry,
I use a 30 and it works great for me. I thought about a 60 but it looked like something fot off shore fishing.

I have a 30# boga Larry which I bought for freshwater and use it in the salt as well. It is great for controlling fish, but I rarely use it for that. As far as a well made product I still have the one I bought when they first came out and it still looks and functions the same. You could swim with it every day in the salt and never wash it and it wont rust, but it does need to be lubed so that the jaws work properly. Go for the 30.........the 60 is just way to expensive I think, but I still go back and forth about getting one every year.

I use a 30lb on the yak. It's just a more comfortable size to use than the 60lb.
If you just want to control fish at boatside, get one of these. They work great, they're cheap, and they float.

KayakFishingStuff.com: Fish Grip

If you do use a Boga, get one of these for the lanyard.

KayakFishingStuff.com: Anchor Float

That isn't a lure collection in the back ground....that is my fishing rotation. This is a "lure collection"....or a part of it. Lots of beaters. For fun, see what you can identify.

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...sett/shop1.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...sett/shop2.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...sett/shop3.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...sett/shop4.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...sett/shop5.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...sett/shop8.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...sett/shop7.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...sett/shop6.jpg

Pretty cool George! I am going bug eyed looking at them all! Thanks for the tour!:drool:

Here are several other things that jog the memory.

The wooden rulers used to come with a FW license
The trebles were stainless steel........87 cents for a box!