Tackle for Yellowfin/Blackfin/Bottom - Page 2

mcgolfer · 10-13-2006, 07:26 AM

the exw not the trx. we use the trx 30 and 50 to pull stumps out of the ground up here in oklahoma. 40lbs of drag is more than most of us can handle for any length of time on a rocking boat.....rick

Gunsmoke · 10-13-2006, 07:30 PM

One time I tried to see how much drag a human could withstand before he is yanked into the water. I tied an 130 international to an oil rig and set the drag to max. We preloaded about 100 yards of 400 lb mono. Granted, it was a slow day and the group was bored.

The rule is that you had to be strapped into a bucket harness with straps attached to the lugs on the reel. You had the option to sit or stand. Whoever could last the longest time would not have to pay for dinner.

It was a blast. I went first and opted to brace myself with my knees against the corner of the transom. WOW, when the boat was full throttled, the mono leader stretched for a couple of seconds and then I was upside down and airborne. It's hard to swim or float with a 130 rig and a bucket harness wrapped around you.

The next guy decided to sit in the chair. Bad choice. We should have put a football helmet on him. When the mono finished stretching he went head first into the transom. Nobody else attempted the task. After we docked, an ambulance was waiting and he took 29 stitches to the scalp. Lesson learned here is to catch fish so you don't get bored and do stupid things.

Deep_Sea_Gull · 10-13-2006, 07:59 PM

Note to self:
Do not bet on dinner with Gunsmoke!

mcgolfer · 10-13-2006, 10:56 PM

lmao at gunsmoke. so exactly how much drag was that? you port a guys need to fish more and think less.....rick

Pope · 10-13-2006, 11:53 PM

I just read the lab tooth loss incident and now this. Gunsmoke, I am starting to have the same concerns as Rick.

jt2hunt · 10-14-2006, 10:56 AM

Gunsmoke!!!! That chit is funny. Man I wish I had some video. How much libations had been downed on that boat before someone got a "bright" idea.

lmao lmao lmao sides are hurting lmao

MrBill · 10-14-2006, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunsmoke

One time I tried to see how much drag a human could withstand before he is yanked into the water. I tied an 130 international to an oil rig and set the drag to max. We preloaded about 100 yards of 400 lb mono. Granted, it was a slow day and the group was bored.

The rule is that you had to be strapped into a bucket harness with straps attached to the lugs on the reel. You had the option to sit or stand. Whoever could last the longest time would not have to pay for dinner.

It was a blast. I went first and opted to brace myself with my knees against the corner of the transom. WOW, when the boat was full throttled, the mono leader stretched for a couple of seconds and then I was upside down and airborne. It's hard to swim or float with a 130 rig and a bucket harness wrapped around you.

The next guy decided to sit in the chair. Bad choice. We should have put a football helmet on him. When the mono finished stretching he went head first into the transom. Nobody else attempted the task. After we docked, an ambulance was waiting and he took 29 stitches to the scalp. Lesson learned here is to catch fish so you don't get bored and do stupid things.

I happen to have been on this trip. That was the bloodiest deck I have ever seen. Human blood, and lot's of it. I was next up in the rotation. If salamander wouldn't have cracked his head open, I would have nailed that test. Now that I'm a little wiser, I don't think I'll attempt it.

Deep_Sea_Gull · 10-14-2006, 10:20 PM

!!!
Momma told me about folks like this.

Bazztex · 10-16-2006, 12:59 AM

Uncle Russ

The Avet Pro 30 is plenty of reel and lighter than the EXW or TRX .. you really dont need the extra line or drag... 20-25 pounds of drag for GOM YFT is plenty.

Narrower reels are also easier to keep level when you reel in.. the wider reels wobble side to side because the reel handle is so far off the reel seat center. I've got a Tiagra 30W LRSA and it's a pain to reel when a heavy fish takes about 200 yds+ of line out... wished now that I had gotten the narrower Ti 30A instead.

It's best to stay with lighter weight gear on longrange trips to conserve your energy to fight the fish.. not your gear ... LoL

Have A Great Trip Yall!

Bazz

Uncle Russ · 10-16-2006, 12:18 PM

Bazz: Thanks. That confirms my suspicions on why folks don't go with overkill.

Russ

10-13-2006, 07:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
mcgolfer Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: antlers oklahoma Posts: 452	the exw not the trx. we use the trx 30 and 50 to pull stumps out of the ground up here in oklahoma. 40lbs of drag is more than most of us can handle for any length of time on a rocking boat.....rick __________________ there is no limit on tackle

10-13-2006, 10:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
mcgolfer Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: antlers oklahoma Posts: 452	lmao at gunsmoke. so exactly how much drag was that? you port a guys need to fish more and think less.....rick __________________ there is no limit on tackle

10-13-2006, 11:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
Pope Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 753	I just read the lab tooth loss incident and now this. Gunsmoke, I am starting to have the same concerns as Rick. __________________ Pope...translates to "nightmare" in Tunenglish

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10-13-2006, 07:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
Gunsmoke Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 541	One time I tried to see how much drag a human could withstand before he is yanked into the water. I tied an 130 international to an oil rig and set the drag to max. We preloaded about 100 yards of 400 lb mono. Granted, it was a slow day and the group was bored. The rule is that you had to be strapped into a bucket harness with straps attached to the lugs on the reel. You had the option to sit or stand. Whoever could last the longest time would not have to pay for dinner. It was a blast. I went first and opted to brace myself with my knees against the corner of the transom. WOW, when the boat was full throttled, the mono leader stretched for a couple of seconds and then I was upside down and airborne. It's hard to swim or float with a 130 rig and a bucket harness wrapped around you. The next guy decided to sit in the chair. Bad choice. We should have put a football helmet on him. When the mono finished stretching he went head first into the transom. Nobody else attempted the task. After we docked, an ambulance was waiting and he took 29 stitches to the scalp. Lesson learned here is to catch fish so you don't get bored and do stupid things.

10-13-2006, 07:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Deep_Sea_Gull Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: GA Posts: 619	Note to self: Do not bet on dinner with Gunsmoke!

10-14-2006, 10:56 AM	#16 (permalink)
jt2hunt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 285	Gunsmoke!!!! That chit is funny. Man I wish I had some video. How much libations had been downed on that boat before someone got a "bright" idea. lmao lmao lmao sides are hurting lmao

10-14-2006, 10:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
Deep_Sea_Gull Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: GA Posts: 619	!!! Momma told me about folks like this.

10-16-2006, 12:59 AM	#19 (permalink)
Bazztex Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Metro Mess Posts: 205	Uncle Russ The Avet Pro 30 is plenty of reel and lighter than the EXW or TRX .. you really dont need the extra line or drag... 20-25 pounds of drag for GOM YFT is plenty. Narrower reels are also easier to keep level when you reel in.. the wider reels wobble side to side because the reel handle is so far off the reel seat center. I've got a Tiagra 30W LRSA and it's a pain to reel when a heavy fish takes about 200 yds+ of line out... wished now that I had gotten the narrower Ti 30A instead. It's best to stay with lighter weight gear on longrange trips to conserve your energy to fight the fish.. not your gear ... LoL Have A Great Trip Yall! Bazz

10-16-2006, 12:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
Uncle Russ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,146	Bazz: Thanks. That confirms my suspicions on why folks don't go with overkill. Russ

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