fighting fish from bow (modified 23 CC)

[pelican]

never ran into any problems,with the original height of the deck...


when chunking/jigging tuna - we usually,drop the anchor and chase the fish - the guy on the helm can see the angler,and see what the fish is doing - the fsh actually "pulls" the boat...

[shine]

Yours is about the same height as mine. The newer casting decks are a lot higher

found this shot....



my buddy has a newer (2001 I think) SC23 and the gunnels are at mid-shin level

[shine]

Do you have rods made with the guides underneath? Its an honest question, I have seen that before in pictures (from guys up north) and wondered.

I have never had on a fish big enough to pull this boat, but Im going to give swording a try next summer so hopefully that will change

[Wildman]

Originally Posted by shine

Do you have rods made with the guides underneath? Its an honest question, I have seen that before in pictures (from guys up north) and wondered.

I have never had on a fish big enough to pull this boat, but Im going to give swording a try next summer so hopefully that will change

That is called an acidwrap guide setup. Keeps the reel from 'floping' over when your fighting the big fish!

http://www.localhookerrods.com/store...g_rods/page/1/

[pelican]

Originally Posted by shine

Do you have rods made with the guides underneath? Its an honest question, I have seen that before in pictures (from guys up north) and wondered.

I have never had on a fish big enough to pull this boat, but Im going to give swording a try next summer so hopefully that will change

roberts wrap,or "acid wrap" - the above gentleman is correct,no flopping of the reel - another advantage is,the drag pressure is actually increased - great design



fighting from the bow,versus "backing down":

the boat moves easier and it's more manuverable from the bow,versus the stern - the guy on the helm watches the guy fighting the fish and can quickly react


i've ran big sportfishermen,and owned a 31 bertram for a number of years - i can honestly state,a center console with a clean bow area is much easier to fight a large fish from,versus a bigger sportfishermen

plus - it's a little "girly" to "back down",when you can charge forward...

[Wildman]

Originally Posted by pelican

plus - it's a little "girly" to "back down",when you can charge forward...

Never mind the fact its much easier to loose a fish when you 'back down' on it!

[Sullivan21]

Oh man I can't wait to be in that position on 70# Striper this year (the world record was taking at the reef i fish, actually next to him quite often, they are bigger fish than 80 there for sure!) be awesome to boat one in my new sled! Oh winters in CT all I do is dream