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Old 07-18-2018, 04:01 PM   #31
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Just wanted to make it abundantly obvious that I was kidding about getting pointers from Wicked Tuna...
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Old 07-18-2018, 04:27 PM   #32
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Just wanted to make it abundantly obvious that I was kidding about getting pointers from Wicked Tuna...
Had me guessing
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Old 07-18-2018, 05:38 PM   #33
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Had me guessing
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Old 07-18-2018, 06:24 PM   #34
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Monsters, but I saw smaller fish there too.
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That's good news. You guys tangle with one of those giants?
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Old 07-18-2018, 10:37 PM   #35
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No, I really couldn't fit one on my boat anyway. They were xxl
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Old 07-19-2018, 08:20 AM   #36
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Hemingway wrote a book that might help solve that problem

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Old 07-23-2018, 03:29 PM   #37
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For the smaller class of fish, what level of gear would I be looking at to chase them? And what style of fishing is it?

I’ve got bass conventional gear and was considering a ZX25 on a short stout spinning rod as well.

But wasn’t sure if this was jigging, suspending bait, trolling, casting at them, etc
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Old 07-23-2018, 03:39 PM   #38
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A good friend who is also a very good fisherman just upgraded to Okuma 80s after a losing four hour battle with a Shimano 50wlrs.....
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Old 07-23-2018, 06:07 PM   #39
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A good friend who is also a very good fisherman just upgraded to Okuma 80s after a losing four hour battle with a Shimano 50wlrs.....
I’m really really trying to avoid finding a fish that makes me go that route. While I’m sure the larger class of gear is in my future at some point, I have no interest in gauging my wife’s reaction to me coming home with a small car’s value in gear with a second child on the way.

So I’m hoping to find smaller fish to cut my teeth on, and maybe upgrade as the kids get to fishing age or something (or at least next season?)
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Old 07-24-2018, 02:35 AM   #40
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I’m really really trying to avoid finding a fish that makes me go that route. While I’m sure the larger class of gear is in my future at some point, I have no interest in gauging my wife’s reaction to me coming home with a small car’s value in gear with a second child on the way.

So I’m hoping to find smaller fish to cut my teeth on, and maybe upgrade as the kids get to fishing age or something (or at least next season?)
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#2 ?
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Ahhhh Ian you are all done... its all over except for the crying now...lol
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Old 07-24-2018, 03:29 PM   #43
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Ahhhh Ian you are all done... its all over except for the crying now...lol
Thanks Chris... I'm sure you can appreciate why I want to catch a small BFT this summer... I feel like it will make my sorrows more tolerable while I sit around caring for babies for the rest of my life
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Old 07-25-2018, 07:23 AM   #44
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Just remember...your momma and dad did the same thing...or you wouldn't be here to fish at all!
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Old 07-25-2018, 09:12 AM   #45
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Old 07-25-2018, 06:06 PM   #46
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If they ever get close I would love to have you join Ian. Great gear is important for these uncompromising beasts.
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Old 07-25-2018, 08:05 PM   #47
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I will never turn the opportunity down, especially while I’m already out there and off work for 2 weeks. Thanks for the offer!
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Old 08-03-2018, 08:38 AM   #48
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Lots of trips out with no love. Hoping to go deep on Monday!
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Dangles hoping to go to cox on Monday as well
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Old 08-03-2018, 12:57 PM   #50
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2’ every 12 seconds has me thinking about a much longer ride
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was thinking block or trolling the claw or the dump and maybe some sharking Monday as well

I was unable to go on this trip last monday
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was thinking block or trolling the claw or the dump and maybe some sharking Monday as well

I was unable to go on this trip last monday
Ya but, you got to catch a bluefish.... ;-(
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Nice Chris perfect day for.
I'm wishing there was some decent rec size tuna around to blow off bass fishing for a bit.
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Nice Chris perfect day for.
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There will be Monday ! .... I hope ;-)
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Nice Chris perfect day for.
I'm wishing there was some decent rec size tuna around to blow off bass fishing for a bit.
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Im waiting for the same thing.
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Old 08-06-2018, 06:41 PM   #57
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Down south today with Wayne no luv with the big boys ...

Had fun with the sharks later...

Great day Wayne, thanks again
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Took my boat to Atlantis today for the first time. That is a great trip where you can catch just about anything.
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Old 08-06-2018, 09:32 PM   #59
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its about time, how many gallons did u burn?
my 1st wife didn't like me fishing so much
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Down south today with Wayne no luv with the big boys ...

Had fun with the sharks later...

Great day Wayne, thanks again

As alway a great time with you as well .. Seeing the Hammer head was an unexpected surprise
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