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Offline Twins n Fins

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Lesson learned
« on: December 01, 2013, 09:03:38 PM »
What a great way to start the tog season. Got the call early in the week to head down south to fish with my good friend Rob. Due to a very busy work schedule this was the first chance I had to get out. A stacked roll on the way out made for an uncomfortable but tolerable ride out right into the rising sun. Didn't take long after the hook t of take dropped to get em going. Capt putting a clinic on showing us how to put keepers in the boat while I set a steady pace of fish but not the size I was looking for then it happened that unmistakeable THUD! Followed by a good swing and it was game on did a good job getting him off the piece and up a fathom and then he bull dogged me right back down. He must have taken me over something sharp cause it cut the 50lb like butter. It's time to finally admit it and beef up my tog gear. About an hour later another monster pulled me in after I got him off the piece 2 in one day I'm a believer!!!!! Great day with a lot of fillets for the table all on one stop. Ocean laid down for a beautiful ride home. I'll be shopping for a new toy tomorrow!
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Re: Lesson learned
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2013, 09:24:59 PM »
What were you using for your setup ?
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Re: Lesson learned
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2013, 05:05:10 AM »
Have fun shopping. t^
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Re: Lesson learned
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2013, 08:32:29 AM »
Kenny, I'm using a 7' med action shimano terez which is ok the rod is a beast but I have a Calcutta 200 with 30lb braid. I love the setup just not enough drag on the 200. I would really like to match it with a 14a Trinidad but boy that's a dip into the piggy bank. Any suggestions see a lot guys. using Avets but hear mixed reviews.
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Re: Lesson learned
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2013, 08:50:01 AM »
Not enough drag? You should lock that baby up, go with heavier braid and I like two rod lengths of good quality 60# leader, something like Momoi  Diamond. Just my opinion. Avets, fact is bearing issues. Mine gave out at 11 months and they are NOT covered by the warranty. Cheap and simple to replace yourself,  but I feel they should last longer. I guess it depends on how often the reel is used. Google it, it seems to be a common problem.
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Re: Lesson learned
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2013, 09:37:51 AM »
Fishing Dude, thanks I heard the same thing about the bearing issue and I use the crap out of my equip. so really want something reliable. You double your leader up? And use the loop thru with the overhand to lock it In I guess. I've landed plenty of goof fish with my setup but just don't want to lose anymore of those big boys due to underrated gear! Thanks again I'll post what I decided to go with.
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Re: Lesson learned
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2013, 10:00:04 AM »
Quote from: Fishin Dude on December 02, 2013, 08:50:01 AM
Not enough drag? You should lock that baby up, go with heavier braid and I like two rod lengths of good quality 60# leader, something like Momoi  Diamond. Just my opinion. Avets, fact is bearing issues. Mine gave out at 11 months and they are NOT covered by the warranty. Cheap and simple to replace yourself,  but I feel they should last longer. I guess it depends on how often the reel is used. Google it, it seems to be a common problem.

 whs   t^
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Re: Lesson learned
« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2013, 01:02:27 PM »
Wow great bite TnF t^

I could feel your pain as you wrote this.
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Re: Lesson learned
« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2013, 02:40:03 PM »
Thanks Paul! Lol it does hurt! Bit the bullet and bought that Trinidad 14 can't wait to use it. Next trip Sunday.... That seems a longgggg ways off. Love my Toggin
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Re: Lesson learned
« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2013, 03:14:25 PM »
Jump on the Saturday trip. t^
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Re: Lesson learned
« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2013, 04:11:23 PM »
What trip is that?
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Re: Lesson learned
« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2013, 04:39:28 PM »
Where have you been? :headscra: ;D
http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=33045.0

BTW, good luck with your new Trini.  I have a gold 40N that I use for tuna jigging and I love it. t^
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Re: Lesson learned
« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2013, 07:12:05 PM »
I dropped the ball on that one never saw it! Looks like its full
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Re: Lesson learned
« Reply #13 on: December 02, 2013, 07:17:57 PM »
Quote from: Twins n Fins on December 02, 2013, 07:12:05 PM
I dropped the ball on that one never saw it! Looks like its full

Always room for you. slt
Think about it.  Sundays gonna be colder. t^
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Re: Lesson learned
« Reply #14 on: December 02, 2013, 10:17:46 PM »
Quote from: Twins n Fins on December 02, 2013, 07:12:05 PM
I dropped the ball on that one never saw it! Looks like its full

But a quick text to Kenny ;D   and your on the trip  t^

Glad to have ya !   and see you on Saturday !! 4 more days..................
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Re: Lesson learned
« Reply #15 on: December 03, 2013, 05:34:09 AM »
Quote from: Kenny on December 02, 2013, 10:17:46 PM
Quote from: Twins n Fins on December 02, 2013, 07:12:05 PM
I dropped the ball on that one never saw it! Looks like its full

But a quick text to Kenny ;D   and your on the trip  t^

Glad to have ya !   and see you on Saturday !! 4 more days..................


Cool that  your coming John, Maybe you will win the rod for the new reel you just purchased. t^
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