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300lb Yellowfin (more like 250) on Yo-Zuri Popper on Hannibal Banks
300+ Class Yellowfin Tuna on Popper & Spinning Reel - SurfTalk
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300lb Yellowfin on Popper!!!
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I have to agree with the comment that congratulated the skipper on boat handling. Not saying it wasn't on a drifting party boat. On the other hand, maybe you could set your drag to say, 20 pounds with 60 pound PP and stop the run before you were spooled without chasing the fish. On the other hand, doesn't the 10,000 hold considerably less line than the 20,000? I know you could get 500 yards of 60 pound on the 20K spool, but I would think considerably less on the 10K. Also, it didn't seem to matter much that the gear ratio was pretty low compared to the 20K. Or do I have that wrong again?
Another interesting question (may have been answered--I didn't read all 5 plus pages of the thread) but I wonder if the Yo-Zuri was stock.
Russ
Another interesting question (may have been answered--I didn't read all 5 plus pages of the thread) but I wonder if the Yo-Zuri was stock.
Russ
300lb Yellowfin (more like 250) on Yo-Zuri Popper on Hannibal Banks
300+ Class Yellowfin Tuna on Popper & Spinning Reel - SurfTalk
We discussed the subject on the other site already.
He said it is 71" long and check how big a 71" tuna is.
Here is true 300 lbs tuna and compare the fish with this.
The tuna claimed as 300 lbs yft
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295 lbs yft
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300+ Class Yellowfin Tuna on Popper & Spinning Reel - SurfTalk
We discussed the subject on the other site already.
He said it is 71" long and check how big a 71" tuna is.
Here is true 300 lbs tuna and compare the fish with this.
The tuna claimed as 300 lbs yft
295 lbs yft
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That's what I was thinking. I've heard somewhere that the lower gear ratio helps you pump them in, but I figure that isn't necessarily so with a spinner.
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also the guy in the first pic looks liek he is either sitting or leaning and not purely standing up. I have a hard time believing this one
Notice how that guy has his legs wrapped around that tuna. I just wonder if he's aroused!!! I bet that tuna is embarrassed. Kinda surprised the stella isn't anodized pink.
Fishermen are famous stretching a story. I'd be in shock if that tuna was over 180 pounds. Don't ever believe the weight of a fish unless it was weighed on a scale.
Fishermen are famous stretching a story. I'd be in shock if that tuna was over 180 pounds. Don't ever believe the weight of a fish unless it was weighed on a scale.
Its a shame ...if it would have positioned as great tuna on spinning gear we would all tell him great job. There is no way that fish is even pushing 200 nevermind 300 lbs. No need to stretch on a fish of that size becuase its an accomplishment to catch a tuna of that size on spinning gear period
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Its a shame ...if it would have positioned as great tuna on spinning gear we would all tell him great job. There is no way that fish is even pushing 200 nevermind 300 lbs. No need to stretch on a fish of that size becuase its an accomplishment to catch a tuna of that size on spinning gear period
You are right.. in all honesty, catching a tuna that size on spinning gear, is a feat!! but like you say, why cheeze it..????
You are right.. in all honesty, catching a tuna that size on spinning gear, is a feat!! but like you say, why cheeze it..????
You are right.. in all honesty, catching a tuna that size on spinning gear, is a feat!! but like you say, why cheeze it..????
I think they honestly believed it was 300 lbs. It is common guys who don't have many opportunities to see big tuna overestimate the size and weight.
I think they honestly believed it was 300 lbs. It is common guys who don't have many opportunities to see big tuna overestimate the size and weight.
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I think they honestly believed it was 300 lbs. It is common guys who don't have many opportunities to see big tuna overestimate the size and weight.
Hi Kil ,
Just got this from a cousin of mine who resides in San Diego , this tuna is 295 lbs. but caught by using traditional method of chunking just recently . Current Conditions
Jon .
Hi Kil ,
Just got this from a cousin of mine who resides in San Diego , this tuna is 295 lbs. but caught by using traditional method of chunking just recently . Current Conditions
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Jon, nice cow ! The cow run in lower Baja this year doesn't look as good as in 2005 quantity wise, but it is unbelievable so many cow over or close to 300 lbs have been caught. It kindles my desire to go cow fishing one more time next year. I am planning to go to New Zealand next summer in quest of landing a 400 - 500 lbs giant bluefin on jigs. I talked with Dennis Braid this afternoon and he encouraged me to do it. Once I catch one with heavy conventional setup, I might consider to use Stella 20000 for them.
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Hi Kil ,
Another photo and not sure if it's the same fish which was caught on Dec. 8 but listed on Dec. 14 , but check this link : American Angler Fishing Reports
Jon .
Another photo and not sure if it's the same fish which was caught on Dec. 8 but listed on Dec. 14 , but check this link : American Angler Fishing Reports
Jon .
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