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Mr. Kav · 11-05-2002, 07:45 AM

i had to express my opinion on this thread once i read it. I have noticed in the past allot of people get all upset when they hear of people using heavier gear of what they use or what they think you should use. I have no problem with people using lighter gear to a point. I am certainly no expert when it comes to striped bass but from my fishing experience ( all species ) i have noticed that the quicker you get a fish in the better it is for the fishes chances for the release. i have fished for game fish for years and what really gets me angry is these people that go out after fish with 15 lb test line trying to chase a 300 lb + marlin to prove they are a "great" fisherman. What usually happens that about 90 % of the fish peel off 500 yards of line and break off. THAT FISH HAS HAD IT with 500 yards of line hanging out of its mouth rolling up on it to free itself until it is encased in the line. I have had discussion with recreational light tackle anglers on this matter and they seemed to think that it is giving the fish a sporting chance but i feel it is doing more damage than good. so i guess my opinion is i don't see what is wrong with fishing 80 lb test for a 40 + lb striper. It is big fish season so i say be prepared. no it isn't very sporting to winch in a 25" striper with 80 lb test but neither is letting a 40 +lb fish swim away with 200 yards of 20lb test hanging out of its mouth either.

11-05-2002, 07:45 AM	#3
Mr. Kav I'll go fishing tuna or later iTrader: (0) Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Leave the dock in Quincy Posts: 452	i had to express my opinion on this thread once i read it. I have noticed in the past allot of people get all upset when they hear of people using heavier gear of what they use or what they think you should use. I have no problem with people using lighter gear to a point. I am certainly no expert when it comes to striped bass but from my fishing experience ( all species ) i have noticed that the quicker you get a fish in the better it is for the fishes chances for the release. i have fished for game fish for years and what really gets me angry is these people that go out after fish with 15 lb test line trying to chase a 300 lb + marlin to prove they are a "great" fisherman. What usually happens that about 90 % of the fish peel off 500 yards of line and break off. THAT FISH HAS HAD IT with 500 yards of line hanging out of its mouth rolling up on it to free itself until it is encased in the line. I have had discussion with recreational light tackle anglers on this matter and they seemed to think that it is giving the fish a sporting chance but i feel it is doing more damage than good. so i guess my opinion is i don't see what is wrong with fishing 80 lb test for a 40 + lb striper. It is big fish season so i say be prepared. no it isn't very sporting to winch in a 25" striper with 80 lb test but neither is letting a 40 +lb fish swim away with 200 yards of 20lb test hanging out of its mouth either.