Custom Tuna Rods

Eric McNiff · #1 03-05-2003, 08:18 PM

Right on Hooper.....we fight them right out of the rod holder. I don't think it is any less sporting though....it is probably harder to do it from the holder than from a chair (physically).

I will say that the bluefin tuna industry in N.E. is something to behold. It is like the wild west out there....I will say that you don't exactly get the "sporting" feel from other boats out there - they just as drop their anchor on your deck and start chuming.

Brian Rice · #2 03-07-2003, 01:01 AM

Eric I sent you a private message let me know what you think. Email me if you get a chance: brian@twinlights.com

Thanks.

[ March 06, 2003, 12:02 PM: Message edited by: NJfishman ]

bluestone · #3 03-10-2003, 01:59 AM

I'm becoming more aware that Eric_m-n-Hoop either did not read my thread or did not understand it...

As per stand-up which is what i formaly was speaking of...This type of fishing is not only tougher but dangerous too when using heavy tackle...

Hooper · #4 03-10-2003, 10:38 AM

Gary-

I getcha now, regarding the stand-up, and I agree! tricky at best and dnagerous if not done right!
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-Hooper

Eric McNiff · #5 03-14-2003, 04:28 PM

I have never seen someone fight a giant bluefin (at least a good sized on 700+) successfully with standup gear. With anything less than 80lb gear I don't think you would be able to turn the head of a fish that big - it would simply fight until it died and then plant itself on the bottom....if it didn't kill you first.

bluestone · #6 03-15-2003, 01:29 AM

Eric_m,
I have more then once, line was rated above 80lb, fish was 810lb and pulled into the boat...A fish that weights 800lb does not weight the same under water...Eric, get yourself a record book(worlds record) too...

Hooper · #7 03-15-2003, 04:37 PM

Eric-

Did you just get slammed? [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img]