Tough loss of a giant on a popper today

ksong · 08-07-2008, 05:30 PM

Capt Dom said they lost a giant estimated around 250 lbs after three hour fighting as 80 lbs leader line got broken in Cape Cod Bay, MA today. They saw fish erupted on the surface this morning, but they just ignored any poppers thrown to them. However they managed to hook up a giant on a small Yozuri's Hytro popper by 11;30 am. The fisherman used PE6 line on SaltigaZ6000 with Fin Nor Offshore rod.

rtran · 08-07-2008, 05:36 PM

Tough break, must of been heck of a fight before busting off!

Bellyups · 08-07-2008, 05:50 PM

Wow, no that is a topwater tuna. Too bad it broke free. Oh well, it will be bigger next year.

BretABaker · 08-07-2008, 06:33 PM

did they just throw poppers or did they try throwing other lures?

JerseyBrian · 08-07-2008, 06:43 PM

wow...3 hours...that's rough... next time guy!

ksong · 08-07-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BretABaker

did they just throw poppers or did they try throwing other lures?

I heard they tried everthing they had.

Sportfisherman · 08-07-2008, 09:52 PM

When tunas are feeding small fishes , one must match the size to entice a strike , I always have 40 gr. spoon in my tackle box when I go tuna popping .

Jon .

BretABaker · 08-08-2008, 09:18 AM

the only problem with the light lures is that often times very strong rods have trouble casting them very well. if you use 8' rod or longer, it will be tougher to fight a big fish for a long time.

Sportfisherman · 08-08-2008, 11:45 AM

I have Carpenter TN87 which can cast 40 gr. lure a long way , have tangled with 100 lbs. YFT without problem onboard a 40' sportfishing boat , the only time the captain must help by manouvering the boat is when we have multiple strikes and tunas circling under the boat , in such an instance the angler with the strongest outfit gets the task to bring his fish first and those with lighter outfit must just try to stay connected till less ines are in the water .

Jon .

BretABaker · 08-08-2008, 11:58 AM

what PE/drag rating is that rod?

08-07-2008, 05:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
ksong Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,418	Tough loss of a giant on a popper today Capt Dom said they lost a giant estimated around 250 lbs after three hour fighting as 80 lbs leader line got broken in Cape Cod Bay, MA today. They saw fish erupted on the surface this morning, but they just ignored any poppers thrown to them. However they managed to hook up a giant on a small Yozuri's Hytro popper by 11;30 am. The fisherman used PE6 line on SaltigaZ6000 with Fin Nor Offshore rod. Last edited by ksong : 08-07-2008 at 05:34 PM.

08-07-2008, 05:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bellyups Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 505	Wow, no that is a topwater tuna. Too bad it broke free. Oh well, it will be bigger next year. __________________ "What an Idiot!! 'Ahhh, I'm hang gliding. Honey take a good picture. I'm dead,' " Will Farrell

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08-07-2008, 05:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
rtran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 981	Tough break, must of been heck of a fight before busting off!

08-07-2008, 06:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,293	did they just throw poppers or did they try throwing other lures?

08-07-2008, 09:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sportfisherman Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jakarta/Bali - Indonesia Posts: 47	When tunas are feeding small fishes , one must match the size to entice a strike , I always have 40 gr. spoon in my tackle box when I go tuna popping . Jon .

08-08-2008, 09:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,293	the only problem with the light lures is that often times very strong rods have trouble casting them very well. if you use 8' rod or longer, it will be tougher to fight a big fish for a long time.

08-08-2008, 11:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sportfisherman Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jakarta/Bali - Indonesia Posts: 47	I have Carpenter TN87 which can cast 40 gr. lure a long way , have tangled with 100 lbs. YFT without problem onboard a 40' sportfishing boat , the only time the captain must help by manouvering the boat is when we have multiple strikes and tunas circling under the boat , in such an instance the angler with the strongest outfit gets the task to bring his fish first and those with lighter outfit must just try to stay connected till less ines are in the water . Jon .

08-08-2008, 11:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,293	what PE/drag rating is that rod?

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