re: OT: Tarpon report

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I dont know, low O2 in the water in this heat, lighter tackle resulting in longer fights, recipe for genocide.

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Im pickin' up what you're puttin' down. Its good to see people that understand this. I use heavier than normal gear for these. In fact, I use the same rods that I use for tarpon and big shark. We usually get them in pretty quick, snap a photo and then hold them into the current til they start kicking again. I only use circle hooks as well.

I do this for a living and the last thing I, or any other Captain, wants to do is kill these big girls.

ETA: Just saw your other post.

No warranty left on that motor. Damn thing's got almost 3000 hours on it, though.