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capecodder · 08-23-2005, 01:04 PM

I'll be in N. Truro the week of Labor Day and have an 18' CC that I launch from the Pamet. I know the bass/blues game pretty well in that area but am wondering if it is worth it to try for some football bluefins.

By worth it, I mean do I need to buy special gear or can I utilize my current gear and have a legitimate chance (assuming I can find any). I know I need a permit...

Some questions.

1. I think the only spinner combo I have that could handle one is a Penn 6500SS on a Penn Slammer rod. Do I need braid or can 20lb mono do the trick?
2. Is it productive to troll for footballs or a waste of time? If it is productive, I have a Penn 320LD and a Penn 535GS on Powersticks. Both have 50lb dacron backing with mono topshots. What would I troll for BFT on those rigs?
3. In either case, what lures and or rigs would I use?
4. Are the footballs still around at that time?

Thanks for your help.

08-23-2005, 01:04 PM	#1
capecodder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 343	Am I Ready for some Football I'll be in N. Truro the week of Labor Day and have an 18' CC that I launch from the Pamet. I know the bass/blues game pretty well in that area but am wondering if it is worth it to try for some football bluefins. By worth it, I mean do I need to buy special gear or can I utilize my current gear and have a legitimate chance (assuming I can find any). I know I need a permit... Some questions. 1. I think the only spinner combo I have that could handle one is a Penn 6500SS on a Penn Slammer rod. Do I need braid or can 20lb mono do the trick? 2. Is it productive to troll for footballs or a waste of time? If it is productive, I have a Penn 320LD and a Penn 535GS on Powersticks. Both have 50lb dacron backing with mono topshots. What would I troll for BFT on those rigs? 3. In either case, what lures and or rigs would I use? 4. Are the footballs still around at that time? Thanks for your help.