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Tarpon Rig question
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 4:12 pm
by fishshooter99
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
Re: Tarpon Rig question
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 6:33 pm
by DaveR
Never measured the pounds. If I had to guess it would be about 10-12
Re: Tarpon Rig question
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:24 pm
by Uncle Tommy
You can tighten a too-loose drag, but all you can do is re-tie if the drag was too tight. Just sayin...
Re: Tarpon Rig question
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 3:26 pm
by shamus
You can tighten a too-loose drag, but all you can do is re-tie if the drag was too tight. Just sayin..
I've heard tales of folks that needed to buy all new gear because the drag was too tight.
Re: Tarpon Rig question
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 3:40 pm
by DaveR
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!
Re: Tarpon Rig question
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:15 pm
by shamus
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.
Re: Tarpon Rig question
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 8:30 pm
by Rik
Van Steal
Re: Tarpon Rig question
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 4:51 pm
by shamus
Want to borrow my Scuba gear and look for your?
Re: Tarpon Rig question
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 6:40 pm
by Rik
shamus wrote:Want to borrow my Scuba gear and look for your?
Touché
Oh, and use circle hooks so your hook doesn't end up damaging important and sensitive parts of the fish