Portland Tuna Trip Report - 22/4/17

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Re: Portland Tuna Trip Report - 22/4/17

Post by drew 2 » Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:14 pm

Great report fella's :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Re: Portland Tuna Trip Report - 22/4/17

Post by yepi'mon » Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:20 pm

Tough luck boys! Still, sounds like a fun day and a good team outing which is what fishing is all about!!

Great report to,

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Re: Portland Tuna Trip Report - 22/4/17

Post by spyderfuji » Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:33 pm

ah the suspend is killing! thanks for the great report

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Re: Portland Tuna Trip Report - 22/4/17

Post by ChrisAbout » Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:35 pm

Thought this one was worth the "premium" report lol

I will be re-spooling both of my PENN 60LD reels with 60lb mono and 100lb topshot. Unfortunately it is a small reel so I will only get 300m on it.

I think it's time to upgrade, so I might be selling both combos and buying a Tiagra 50 wide + 37kg rod.

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Re: Portland Tuna Trip Report - 22/4/17

Post by scott__henning » Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:50 pm

ChrisAbout wrote:Thought this one was worth the "premium" report lol

I will be re-spooling both of my PENN 60LD reels with 60lb mono and 100lb topshot. Unfortunately it is a small reel so I will only get 300m on it.

I think it's time to upgrade, so I might be selling both combos and buying a Tiagra 50 wide + 37kg rod.
Yeah do it, the tiagras will last a lifetime if looked after.

Next time you have a crack, always back the drag off when you have the fish close to the boat, as there is not a lot of stretch to absorb a sudden run.

If you end up re-spooling the penn, I wouldn't worry about topshot, id just go with a 200lb wind on.

Great report anyway, can't wait to get down there myself.

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Re: Portland Tuna Trip Report - 22/4/17

Post by fitzy90 » Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:54 pm

bad luck mate, lost a barrel 2 years ago and it still hurts to think about it........ will spur you on for next tie though. Im heading down tonight to hopefully get on to a few tomorrow

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Re: Portland Tuna Trip Report - 22/4/17

Post by ChrisAbout » Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:01 pm

Thanks scott.

fitzy90 I'm tempted mate. lol

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Re: Portland Tuna Trip Report - 22/4/17

Post by ChrisAbout » Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:13 pm

Dad was asking me why dont we just get a small harpoon gun and shoot the fish with an arrow/rope once it is in sight under water, then drag it in the boat.

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Re: Portland Tuna Trip Report - 22/4/17

Post by 4liters » Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:30 pm

pretty disappointing to lose it, it was an incredible fight though. I've hooked some huge rays and they don't compare to the weight and power of that fish. I tried to lift it with the rod only to have the tip remain in place and the middle of the rod arching upward.

I'm thinking I might try and find a bigger reel too having seen the same size Squall as mine get owned
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Re: Portland Tuna Trip Report - 22/4/17

Post by barra mick » Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:44 pm

Great read

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