OWNED!!

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by piemma

WOW Mikey!!
Doesn't sound like a Bass. Maybe a Tuna off course. If it was a Bass it was a 60+

The fish took off rather quickly, but I did feel a pickup and head shake. This leads me to believe it was a bass. In addition, I was taking bass prior to this one. Who knows what or how big, but it elevated my pulse up to that of a caged grey squirrel, which is what I live for....

[NIB]

Thats just plain awfull..Thats is why I fish spinning.U cannot stop the spool on a conventional reel.U will loose some major finger skin first. There are places like some elevated platforms where they have no room to run where I would fish em locked down..In most applications i don't fish locked...U can stop the spool of a spinner..
Of course u run the risk of other mishaps.Like ur rod busting or the hook pulling out.or getting yanked ofa yer perch an dragged into the abyss
At least Like Roger says..
U won't be spooled again..
Add windmill here..

[Spinfish]

That is a lot of line for a Bass to peel off, are there any Seals in the area.

I've had them grab a fish almost immediately after hook up and take off like a SBF. Still they never go that far, maybe 100 yards Max before they stop to eat the fish.

Maybe a monster Blue or ....... the Bass of a lifetime .

[vanstaal]

Its like I say It's all about the hook up!
sorry for your loss

[bart]

probably foul-hooked a bluefish....

[OLD GOAT]

Mike I know you know how to fish and you will now understand why old men smile . I just hope it wasn't a fur fish.

[macojoe]

My reel is full all the way with braid, no backing!! Been there done that! Least you had a good time for a while!