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5 string- even after you get your gear in order, expect to get beat sometimes. I have posted this so don't mean to repeat myself...but I got beat at a spot on the canal by getting cut off after turning the fish. I also lost an other fish on the same rig in a different state but under similar conditions. So I upgraded to an all-star 1209, abu 7000cl with 80lb whiplash w/ 50lb mono leader. Again last fall same spot in the canal, same week, same tide another real good fish hooked. Had it on for what felt like forever, finally got it turned and thought I had it beat. Felt the rubbing and bang its off. I almost lost my mind. I have talked to a bunch of people and a couple guys suggested what J Powers said about giving slack. If I get the opportunity again and have the guts to do it I might try it. Point is I guess no matter how prepared you are they are gonna beat you sometimes under canal conditions. Best you can do is be as prepared as possible.
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