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Date Posted: 11:36:08 09/02/99 Thu
Author: Leo
Subject: "light tackle welcome" my a--!

I and 4 companions took our forst long range trips this august and I have to admit it was a real eye opener. I won't mention the boat or the captains name because I truly believe he did a good job as far as putting us on fish and I wouldn't want to throw any bad publicity his way. But as for the crew! &*###*&@&##$%$#@ The people in the front office understood that we were novices when it came to "long range fishing" and told us that there would be plenty of help and instruction as far as fishing techniques and landing fish. They also told us to bring our light tackle(#25-30lb gear) and that there would be plenty of opportunity to use it. What they didn't tell us is that the light tackle on this particular boat was about as popular as using a liver and onion sandwich to calm youre stomach from a raging case of seasickness. The captain in his first talk to the group said that he wasn't even going to talk about tackle under #30lb. He recommended #40 but I think every deck hand on board would have preferred that we were live baiting with #80 . A couple of guys were using heavy penn spinning outfits with #40 lb mono over spectra braid and were sticking and landing there share of fish. They complained for three days about those spinning reels and the size of the line way past the point of aggravation. I was using a #20 rod and Medium heavy levelwind reel with #30lb magnathin and spectra braid backing. I never got into my backing and was landing 25-30lb bluefin in not much longer time than the #40 boys. To make a long story short.While the other passengers were great the crew bitched nonstop for three days about kiddie tackle and light line and coffee grinders. The last day they seemed to be much more supportive, since it was getting close to tip time. To make a long story short. Is this the norm on all long range boats or there actually some boats and crews who will help you land fish and let you enjoy the fight. I came on the trip to catch fish and that I did.My only complaint is why does anyone care if i'm fighting one fish for 20 minutes or 3 fish for 20 minutes as long as I'm not holding up everyone else or causing tangles and losing other peoples fish. If you know of such a boat where light thakle truly is welcome I'd appreciate the info. I don't want to make any lifelong friends out of the deckhands but is being polite to much to ask. Again if all long range boats are just concerned with the meat and every stop is only for catching fish as fast as you can then I'll invest in #50gear and Braid and deck bounce everything I can but I'd prefer to enjoy the fight and take my time.

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