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Messages - xjchad

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Right but on Dude! That's a beautiful shark! Great report too!

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Sounds a bit more like a monster bat, but either way, that adrenaline rush is hard to beat!
Like Joe said, may want to look into upgrading. You don't nessesarilly need to go conventional, a good quality spinner can still work. 

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Dang Joel! Lucy Craft should sponsor you!!

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Salt Water Shore Fishing Reports / Re: Black Sea Bass!! 6/3
« on: June 04, 2016, 01:40:00 PM »
Not only is catching one of those on my list,  but fishing with you is on my list now as well!
Amazing!

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Contest & Events / Re: Summer Shark Contest
« on: June 03, 2016, 08:49:25 AM »
Let the games begin!!  :D

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xjchad: Only complaint is it is pretty heavy. Other than that its a super solid reel. I use the 8500 size but i would have been fine with 7500.

Cool thanks Sean!
I've been looking at those, but leaning more towards the Fierce ll since it's a bit cheaper.
I'd like to go conventional but can't find one in a lefty version.

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Salt Water Shore Fishing Reports / Re: VC JACKPOT: 7 7 7 (5/29/16)
« on: June 01, 2016, 09:06:42 AM »
Absolutely incredible!  Sure wish I could have joined you, if for nothing else, just to see that beast!

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Right on Sean!  So cool to see some sharks beached in other areas!  How are you liking that Penn spinner?  What size is it?

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Salt Water Shore Fishing Reports / Re: Clawing my way back 5/30
« on: June 01, 2016, 09:03:59 AM »
Nice one Steve!  Sounds  like you had quite a nice weekend!

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Salt Water Shore Fishing Reports / Re: On location
« on: June 01, 2016, 08:49:49 AM »
I've loved this idea since I met you at the Batfight!
I'm going to look for a bag with the big plastic wheels on it too. Thinking it might roll pretty good on the sand.

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Fishing Talk / Re: I'm back
« on: May 29, 2016, 09:55:31 PM »
Paddy! Good to see your still breathing!  Welcome back, you're just in time for a great summer!

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Tackle Talk / Re: Lever vs. Star Drags
« on: May 28, 2016, 02:21:54 PM »
I guess growing up using all spinning reels I always put the handle on the left because I cast with my right and didn't want to switch the rod from hand to hand. When I got by first  baitcaster for bass fishing I picked a real und Abu with a left hand crank. I guess it's just been hard to transition. Looks like I'll just have to get used to it if I want to go conventional I guess.  8)

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Lots of ups and downs last night. Glad I showed up. I'll post up on the tag when I get a chance to look at it.

I wish I had four hours sleep.

So if you catch a tagged shark, you're supposed to remove the tag?  Not that I ever will, but you never know...

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What a crazy night! Can't believe that thing chomped through your leader!
Looks like it's time to upgrade  :o
"I use 135# 7 strand and never had a failure for what we are targeting.  It's pretty inexpensive and very durable, although I'm not sure how well it would hold up if the tax man showed up." -Your post on Joe's thread.
The man in the grey suit must be reading your posts...

BTW, great read!

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Tackle Talk / Re: Lever vs. Star Drags
« on: May 27, 2016, 08:07:25 AM »
Thanks for the heads up guys, I'll be careful.  I'll start checking ebay too!

Joe- Yes, I'm looking for a conventional with the handle on the left side.  I have a couple baitcasters, and all my spinners are set up that way.  I have a Penn Jigmaster on a 7' tuna stick that I use in the harbor.  The handle is on the right side, and it feels so awkward, especially when I have a fish on.
The other issue is that I've got a bum left shoulder, so it's much easier to hang onto the rod with my right arm and just crank with the left.

I'm not 100% dead set on a lefty, but it would be nice if I could find one at a reasonable price.

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