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| TUNA & Big Game TUNA - Offshore Fishing for Tuna and Other Big Game |
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02-20-2009, 07:54 AM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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beefy rod straps on the reels at all times and not for the reels sake.
Rule #1.. stay in the boat.
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03-08-2009, 08:44 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Maine
Posts: 4,547
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thefishingfreak
beefy rod straps on the reels at all times and not for the reels sake.
Rule #1.. stay in the boat.
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that's for damn sure. This video is frightening...
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03-08-2009, 05:48 PM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MAC
that's for damn sure. This video is frightening...
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Ripped right out of the fighting chair. ouch..
that can be done with 80# mono
Some guys I fish with are fishing stand up with 130# spectra. I refuse to strap into the rod unless the safety strap is on  |
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03-09-2009, 11:44 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Falmouth
Posts: 269
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That's why your drags should be checked everytime before fishing for Tuna/shark on stand-up gear. The highest setting really depends on the individual, weight, and skill level but I don't suggest going over 25lbs of drag for most people. Set the drag where you don't pose a danger to yourself in going over.
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03-10-2009, 07:24 AM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rip Runner
That's why your drags should be checked everytime before fishing for Tuna/shark on stand-up gear. The highest setting really depends on the individual, weight, and skill level but I don't suggest going over 25lbs of drag for most people. Set the drag where you don't pose a danger to yourself in going over.
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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. |
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03-10-2009, 07:31 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Falmouth
Posts: 269
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thefishingfreak
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.
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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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03-10-2009, 09:53 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
Posts: 5,659
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rip Runner
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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Yes, the bucket harness is normally connect to the chair via a safety line. |
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