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Old 03-23-2009, 01:02 PM   #5
Travis
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Originally Posted by clcharette View Post
I imagine it would be quite an investment purchasing gear capable of successfully capturing one of this years beast. I would probably try hiring an expert like Jeff Smith and use his gear. Either way its going to require some green.

Does your dad have any sponsors? You need to get the old man on board.

Yes, he is sponsored by Tibor, Lamson, Scott, and TFO...the rod would need to be a 16-18 wt...I have a few reel possibilities I was looking for feedback on, but I guess there are not many people who do this on the site...

My father has done it all Chris, and you know how he feels about targeting tuna with "light" tackle. He is old school when it comes to that sort of thing, and I can't argue with him considering his background...
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