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Old 03-10-2009, 07:31 AM   #13
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Originally Posted by thefishingfreak View Post
look close at that video. The line wrapped around the rod tip. you can see the guy in the chair trying to untangle it right before he's pulled out of the boat.
You could set your drag at whatever you want, but when the line is wrapped around the rod the drag is now the breaking strength of the line.
I see that now, well that sucks! I see your point as well. Also, it's been a long time since I've been in a fighting chair on big tuna but I believe the bucket was always connected to the chair as well. Not sure why these guys didn't have it connected.
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