Custom Tuna Rods

bluestone · #1 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 · #2 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 · #3 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 · #4 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 · #5 03-15-2003, 04:37 PM

Eric-

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

Eric McNiff · #6 03-17-2003, 12:18 PM

You must have been fighting a marlin or something....obviously you have never tied into a giant bluefin....a whole different story.

you are right, a 800 lb fish weighs less underwater, but when it dies, it weighs more than 80lbs! it will slowly pull line from your reel until it dies on the bottom....

maybe you should try it sometime and see for yourself....

bluestone · #7 03-17-2003, 09:02 PM

Eric_M,

Are you following my thread? Marlin?...
Let me give you some info: about a Bluefin over a Marlin: Marlin and Sails wear themselves out much more rapidly as for there jumps...The Bluefin has more POWER, STAMINA then anything else...

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ERIC_M> WROTE>you are right, a 800 lb fish weighs less underwater, but when it dies, it weighs more than 80lbs! it will slowly pull line from your reel until it dies on the bottom....
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It is obvious you haven't had my experiences if, your fish died then that was your fault...Plus a fish weighs the same alive or dead under water as long as it doesn't lose any blood or fluids actually, its a lot easier to bring the dead fish up...

Maybe you should try the correct tackle so your bluefin does not die on you...If there is anything further just email me I shall try and aim you in the right direction...