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Old 05-02-2008, 01:59 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by gman
OK I will start this one off ...

I honestly don't understand why you would want to use the rail unless its for a medical reason (bad back, shoulder etc).

People are using 2 speed reels, great rods why do you need a rail to land your fish?? To me its using the boat to aid in landing the fish. In addition you ruining your rod, you become pretty stationary and fight from a pinned position. Some will say you get the fish in quicker but what's the fun in winching in a fish in 5 minutes

Were not talking about 300# yellowfins on a long range boat, were speaking about schoolie sized 100# tuna.


I am with you gman, I have never used the rail and dont see a need to.
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