[toaster816]

I fish 55# braid and 80# leaders on a 10' rod. I have no idea where you are getting the notion myself, or anyone else is fishing with trout gear. No one was trashing you for using the gear that you choose, you were trashing others for not using your tuna gear. If you want a pat on the back for using heavy stuff you aren't going to get it from me. And using zip ties and ss hook doesn't mean I don't care about the welfare of the fish I catch, you have no idea who I am or what I do. I have no idea why you are equating using rigged eels in the manner that I and countless others do as a lack of concern for the well being of the fish we catch. I do not experience these breakoffs you are referring to as my gear is well suited to stop a decent fish. I really don't know what you are trying to accomplish here.


Ok...just got through your last post. I never said what you are doing is wrong, if you want to fish with wire by all means, if it's what you prefer go for it. I AGREE with you, fishing with gear not suited to the task is stressful to the fish and stupid. I don't think the methods I use are leaving me ill-prepared, in fact I feel they are more than adequate. Everyone fishes different setups and gear, you can't make a general statement like anyone who uses ss hooks and zip ties doesn't care about the fish. That is just silly. I don't pretend to be an expert on anything either, which is why I was there. Anytime I can hear from other people who share this passion I am all for it. I was the dude with a blue hoodie on.