Though a little late for the show, I just bought ky first tarpon rig (courtesy of Economy Tackle). After reading numorous threads on this forum I went with a Cabo 60 on a 8 foot Teramar xhvy with a fast tip. Filled with 50 lb pp and a 60 lb floro leader. I also picked up some 7/0 Xx Gamakatsu hooks.
The question I have is what should the drag be set on?
I will be on Anna Maria for the next two weeks, so if anyone wants a rookie fishing partner let me know.!
Thanks for the help,
Gary
Tarpon Rig question
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Tarpon Rig question
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Re: Tarpon Rig question
Never measured the pounds. If I had to guess it would be about 10-12
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You can tighten a too-loose drag, but all you can do is re-tie if the drag was too tight. Just sayin...
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I've heard tales of folks that needed to buy all new gear because the drag was too tight.You can tighten a too-loose drag, but all you can do is re-tie if the drag was too tight. Just sayin..
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I've seen half a dozen rods explode, one dragged to Davey Jones Locker,and there was even a foul mouthed Irishman out there who had a $600 fancy shmancy Van Stahl reel crap out on him. As Walt said. Tackle up!
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"SANCTUARY!!!"
Capitalization is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse, and helping your uncle jack off a horse.
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Capitalization is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse, and helping your uncle jack off a horse.
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It's Van Staal. Now I know how Hedley Lamarr felt. Once in 16 years give the old girl some respect. She did just fine this past week.
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Van Steal
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Touchéshamus wrote:Want to borrow my Scuba gear and look for your?
Oh, and use circle hooks so your hook doesn't end up damaging important and sensitive parts of the fish
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