Venice 02/24 - 02/25 -- spooled on a Stella 20K

txseadog · 02-25-2008, 08:29 PM

I got an update from Minnow this afternooon, he, Mcgolfer and Frank were suppose to fish the Lump this weekend but with the bite on the hill being off they went to Devil's tower instead and boxed 13 YFT (he said nothing of any size) and some other things -- we had a bad connection so we were not able to talk very long. He said the highlight was watching Mcgolfer get spooled on a Stella 20K by a big YFT on a popper.

They're driving back tonight so hopefully he'll fill in the details tomorrow.

Bellyups · 02-25-2008, 11:02 PM

Spooled on a stella 20000! Man, that would be a site. I would of loved to seen a picture of McGolfer with that fish.

PurEvl · 02-25-2008, 11:27 PM

awesome!

jt2hunt · 02-26-2008, 01:00 AM

i would like to see that video with the drag cranked down

Bret · 02-26-2008, 07:34 AM

looking forward to the full report.

gman · 02-26-2008, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txseadog

He said the highlight was watching Mcgolfer get spooled on a Stella 20K by a big YFT on a popper.

How is that even possible with that much drag available, this should be a great story

BretABaker · 02-26-2008, 07:52 AM

i'd think the rod would give way before the reel!

i've never been completely spooled, but for those that have....

is there a point where you're like "sh!t, this things not stopping, maybe I should just cut it and save some line" - or do you just let it go to the bitter end?

BretABaker · 02-26-2008, 08:12 AM

good god - ok yeah i see what you mean then. that was one hell of a fish.

shanker · 02-26-2008, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBill

I've been spooled on a Tiagra 130 using 50 pounds of drag. It only takes about 30 seconds so thinking about cutting the line isn't an option. Just holding on the rig is painful enough. Waiting for big POP and not loosing your gear was my concern. Some fish are just to mean to be stopped.

In the Gulf? If so it must have been a Giant Bluefin, I couldnt imagine a grander spooling a Tiagra 130 with a good angler attached

tngbmt · 02-26-2008, 08:30 AM

hang tight boys, stella 20Ks may be on the forsale forum soon. i need one cheap

ususally you're hoping for a miracle and willing to take the risk of losing all the line for a chance to fight the fish of a life time. i've had fish turn when the metal on my spool was already visible. i'm glad he didnt toss that junk reel over board

02-25-2008, 08:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
txseadog Super Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: tx Posts: 299	Venice 02/24 - 02/25 -- spooled on a Stella 20K I got an update from Minnow this afternooon, he, Mcgolfer and Frank were suppose to fish the Lump this weekend but with the bite on the hill being off they went to Devil's tower instead and boxed 13 YFT (he said nothing of any size) and some other things -- we had a bad connection so we were not able to talk very long. He said the highlight was watching Mcgolfer get spooled on a Stella 20K by a big YFT on a popper. They're driving back tonight so hopefully he'll fill in the details tomorrow. Last edited by txseadog : 02-26-2008 at 08:42 AM.

02-25-2008, 11:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bellyups Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 406	Spooled on a stella 20000! Man, that would be a site. I would of loved to seen a picture of McGolfer with that fish. __________________ "You trust the moon to move the mighty ocean, and you trust the sun to shine upon the land..." Jerry Jeff Walker Solve world hunger: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKNoJ2BzSRU " Last edited by Bellyups : 02-25-2008 at 11:34 PM.

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02-25-2008, 11:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
PurEvl Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 592	awesome!

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jt2hunt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 237	i would like to see that video with the drag cranked down

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Bret Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,066	looking forward to the full report.

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BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,005	i'd think the rod would give way before the reel! i've never been completely spooled, but for those that have.... is there a point where you're like "sh!t, this things not stopping, maybe I should just cut it and save some line" - or do you just let it go to the bitter end?

02-26-2008, 08:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,005	good god - ok yeah i see what you mean then. that was one hell of a fish.

02-26-2008, 08:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
tngbmt Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 95	hang tight boys, stella 20Ks may be on the forsale forum soon. i need one cheap ususally you're hoping for a miracle and willing to take the risk of losing all the line for a chance to fight the fish of a life time. i've had fish turn when the metal on my spool was already visible. i'm glad he didnt toss that junk reel over board

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