Split thread: Lunkers on a Trout Rod

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by ecduzitgood

I have a feeling the other three guys that hooked that fish may have increased the strength of their gear so it doesn't happen again.

Or you'll pull the hook trying to horse them in on tuna gear....

[ecduzitgood]

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

Or you'll pull the hook trying to horse them in on tuna gear....

It's all technique and when was the last time you saw an 11' tuna rod, infact my rods couldn't possibly apply the pressure that the line can withstand. I also have never broken a rod because there is more to the use of a rod than just pulling as hard as you can, there is a feel for what the rod is doing (it's hard to put into words).

Have you ever lost a plug because of a wind knot or birds nest? I don't anymore

Have you ever lost a fish that when you think about it a longer leader might have prevented the loss? I don't anymore

Just because my line is used for tuna doesn't mean it's just for tuna.

Fly fishermen say they care and I'm sure they do, but a 50-60 pound fish with a stainless steel hook in it's jaw might think otherwise, even with a brain slightly smaller than mine.

[saltydog]

Light Tackle for STRIPERS, YES Ive done it at P.I. just to prove a POINT to another guy . the next day we meet an three of us took my friends boat out,an I took my
3' ultra-light with 8lb p-line, an some clams we drifted the rip line out front from the point out towards the mouth, at the beginning of every drift I dropped the line in w/ the clamae on it an NO WEIGHT it would sink down after about 15-20 foot drift an BANG FISH ON.
we had to chase the fish to get it to the surface an the a quick release. this took place on every drift. till the clams were gone. outher boats would cut in on the drift an try to hook up.none ever did. but as they drifted down we would start an BAM on again, it was a fantastic
morning, but NOT at the DITCH.
GOOD LUCK GOOD FISHIN

[striperman36]

FUNNY FEESH!!