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03-11-2009, 10:36 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Yes, I have read some of their threads on custom rods they have made. Just posting the question over here. I am not a member on RT. I am more interested on the reels than anything. What are you using? How are they holding up? etc etc. I have not broken the 100lb mark witrh the tuna on the fly rod, and I know I don't have the money to purchase the gear at this time, I am just looking for information and first hand experiences with the different reels out there...they are all big bucks.
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03-23-2009, 08:04 AM
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Get off my Rock
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Mansfield
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I imagine it would be quite an investment purchasing gear capable of successfully capturing one of this years beast. I would probably try hiring an expert like Jeff Smith and use his gear. Either way its going to require some green.
Does your dad have any sponsors? You need to get the old man on board.
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03-23-2009, 01:02 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clcharette
I imagine it would be quite an investment purchasing gear capable of successfully capturing one of this years beast. I would probably try hiring an expert like Jeff Smith and use his gear. Either way its going to require some green.
Does your dad have any sponsors? You need to get the old man on board.
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Yes, he is sponsored by Tibor, Lamson, Scott, and TFO...the rod would need to be a 16-18 wt...I have a few reel possibilities I was looking for feedback on, but I guess there are not many people who do this on the site...
My father has done it all Chris, and you know how he feels about targeting tuna with "light" tackle. He is old school when it comes to that sort of thing, and I can't argue with him considering his background... |
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03-23-2009, 02:40 PM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Newport, RI
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I'm sure there's a bunch that can do it (Nautilus, Charlton, and more) but the only two I've seen do it repeatedly on actual over 100 pound fish with my own eyes are Tibor and Abel.
The Pacific is my favorite due to the diameter and relative light weight.
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03-23-2009, 02:49 PM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 2,461
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Billy Pate has a reel that can handle this I believe.
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Make America Great Again.
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04-27-2009, 11:22 AM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete_G
I'm sure there's a bunch that can do it (Nautilus, Charlton, and more) but the only two I've seen do it repeatedly on actual over 100 pound fish with my own eyes are Tibor and Abel.
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Jake Jordan + Charlton Mako
Nuff said. |
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04-28-2009, 08:46 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
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One day they were busting all around the boat and I picked up my 9 wt with a mid level fly reel tied on a squid fly and...well lets just say it was fun while it lasted. You need something with a real drag system not some lame cork friction wanna be crap. The noise it made was memorable though.  |
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04-28-2009, 08:56 AM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman
You need something with a real drag system not some lame cork friction wanna be crap.
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While I am a huge fan of the newer/nicer drags, those "lame cork friction wanna be crap" drags have killed more big fish than you can ever dream of. |
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