Or he was flathead bait, and the guy slinging him backlashed the reel and tore him out when he was smaller.I'm really thankful for it. It was a slow day, not much of a bite, then along he came. I'm thinking of getting a replica mount of it as I doubt I'll catch another one like it, least while I'm living in NC. That and he had an interesting scar on his back, perfect triangle. My best guess, he tangled with a snapper and came out the other side whole...ish.
No, but I have had my share of professional overruns. Especially back in my Penn days. I don't have them very often now but I would be lying if I didn't say I occasionally forget to stick my thumb on that spool or get excited and not do it. Same result either way.That....is something I did not consider. I'd ask if it was you, but let's be honest, you never backlash.
No, but I have had my share of professional overruns. Especially back in my Penn days. I don't have them very often now but I would be lying if I didn't say I occasionally forget to stick my thumb on that spool or get excited and not do it. Same result either way.
Used to look hard for them ,,,better eating than walleye in my opinion
I river fish with 7000s because it is crank or die soon as you hook them. I fish right up against the trashiest nastiest stuff I can find and I have to thumb the spool and don't give an inch soon as I stick them. I fish lakes with 6500s. I use 130# braid in the river and 80# braid in the lake. It is smaller so capacity isn't an issue. Only thing with that braid if they do slip that spool on your thumb you will have a blistered thumb in a skinny minute.What's your reel of choice now. I like the Abu 7000's. Mainly because I fish large mono and need the capacity.
I was thinking the same thing, never eat them but twice. I was up in Ohio hunting with a buddy and he used to kill them up there. And they were good.That’s some mighty big shoes to fill!!! But I’ll give it to’em, they will give walleye a good run for their money. Only reason I can’t say they’re better, is I’ve ate just enough of'em to love’em, but not enough to feel comfortable giving them the top spot. Haha
I river fish with 7000s because it is crank or die soon as you hook them. I fish right up against the trashiest nastiest stuff I can find and I have to thumb the spool and don't give an inch soon as I stick them. I fish lakes with 6500s. I use 130# braid in the river and 80# braid in the lake. It is smaller so capacity isn't an issue. Only thing with that braid if they do slip that spool on your thumb you will have a blistered thumb in a skinny minute.
I love to fish lakes fall when they stack up gorging getting ready for winter. Other than that I primarily fish rivers.I only fish rivers. I use 60lb mono and same thing. Thumb down and cranking.