Line class fishing

[BigMikes809]

Night Trout, I hope you don't mind but I will print your photos for the clubs board.
You guys are great.
I try to fish with little or no Boat Ballet.
MAN vs FISH!!

[Night Trout]

Originally Posted by BigMikes809

Night Trout, I hope you don't mind but I will print your photos for the clubs board.
You guys are great.
I try to fish with little or no Boat Ballet.
MAN vs FISH!!

No problem Bigmike809 glad I could help with pic's. I might have more or can sent more when I get them if you want. I am hoping to catch a 6' or bigger shark on calcutta TE400 with 20# mono.

[DMC]

I love fishing the lightest stuff I can get away with, but is there any concern for the recovery of the fish if you are C&R? If the fish is allowed to fight twice as long, wouldn't it's chances for survival after being released be less? Just wondering.

[BigMikes809]

Originally Posted by DMC

I love fishing the lightest stuff I can get away with, but is there any concern for the recovery of the fish if you are C&R? If the fish is allowed to fight twice as long, wouldn't it's chances for survival after being released be less? Just wondering.

Great question, Almost every fish I have caught has recoverd well quickly. They don't fight as hard just longer. I have had some hard battles on heavy line that tore fish up and wouldn't revive, but never had that happen with light line.
Even shocked fish just need some cool fresh water through thier gills. I leave them in in most cases and don't let them get hot.
I asked some other pros and they say the same thing.

[BigMikes809]

The club we started out here is getting some great prices on charters because the boats want to have us on board for line class fishing. Can't wait for our firsty Tuna trip from San Deigo.
Last Boat went out for White Sea Bass, but instead everyone got a tomn of rockfish felets. Still, deep water on light line.
Check out the 976Tuna.com picks for the sportboat section on Pacific Star. Great time for all.
You guys are invited to join in if you come out. BigMike

[laguna24]

I have brought a couple over to the "light side" yesterday. We went out after kings and i got more than a weird look when i loaded the Corsiar and 7'6" med action with 12lb line. The asked me if i was gonna catch bait for them. After i whipped 4 nice kings, they both asked to try out the "little rod". They both had a blast and said they would be getting a light set up for kings. Does anyone happen to know where i can look up the line class records instead of searching it out? Ill post a pic for ya Mike when i get them on the computer.

[Finfisher]

Cool board Mont!

Nothing like big fish on light tackle.
For me anyway, I can't stand just winching them in.
It's all about the fight

[Bonito]

Originally Posted by Finfisher

Cool board Mont!

Nothing like big fish on light tackle.
For me anyway, I can't stand just winching them in.
It's all about the fight

Me too, Finfisher.

[Jean Scurtu]

Originally Posted by whistlingdixie

I was wondering about this cause back home we always used light line and long poles for fishing inshore and when I mopved here everyone tol dme i need 15lb test and 30 lb leader. I am glad I am not the only person who thinks fishing with smaller line is more of a challenge.

We have a year long tourney in SC where you can win awards for catching the biggest fish on ultralite and small tackle for inshore and offshore fishing.

I am fishing on the bank with long spinning rods(over 10')and smaller line,usual with 4lb.FIRELINE ORIGINAL SMOKE +fluorocarbon leader,most of the time with jigs.
I don't fish to catch record fish,but if some big fish bite my bait i try to bring the fish in my long landing net:

http://www.fishingworld.com/News/Rea...rtID=000010715