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Post by imac813 on Jul 19, 2017 16:17:44 GMT -5
Got to the pier at 9:00AM, sabiki plenty of greenbacks... no shortage of bait schooling today. Threw out a couple of cut greenies, the current was pretty slack, not a lot of action going on. Got a few bites here and there but no hook ups. I decided to throw out two greenies to soak, one on a 6500 into the rock piles and another on a 3500 infront of the rock piles. I see the 3500 getting some action, I open the bail and a few moments later the fish takes it. I set the hook and off the fish goes. He starts running parrelle to the bridge, I tighten the drab down to about 10lbs and he's still smoking my reel. Big fella takes a pause, for a split second I think to myself maybe I can turn him, nope, off he goes again. I'm looking at my line and realize I have about 100 yards left, he keeps running... 90yards, 80, 70, 60, 50, the reel is screaming and my drag is getting toasted. 40 yards, 30, 20, I have to break him off! I lock down the drag manually and pop goes the hook!
Got one 12" Mango and lost, which felt like a snapper to the rock piles. Flipper was roaming around, snagged me twice but spat out the hook.
Fun day, too bad for the one that got away.
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Post by Mackerelman on Jul 19, 2017 17:57:39 GMT -5
Imac813:Great Report ! Sounds to Me like a Grouper tool You to the Rock Piles. I have had that happen quite a Few Times. It always happens when You open the Bail & let out line. They Run Like Hell & Hide in the Rocks. My Advise is tighten the Drag before You Open the Bail. I have learned that from past Experience. You never know when they are doing to run. Glad that You had an Exciteful & Fun Day.  Fish On & Fill those Buckets & Coolers with those Tasty Seafood Treats ! 
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Post by detroitd on Jul 19, 2017 18:57:02 GMT -5
Thanks for the report. Sounds like you had a good time.
Wonder what went atcha? Bonitas will charge at you to create slack.
But are Bonitas around?
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Post by YeehaZing on Jul 19, 2017 20:15:02 GMT -5
Sounds exciting! It's always tough to lose one when you don't get the chance to at least see what it was. I guess that keeps us going back for more.  I do look forward to finally getting a good one hooked up at the pier like you had. |
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Post by imac813 on Jul 19, 2017 22:11:17 GMT -5
Thanks for the report. Sounds like you had a good time. Wonder what went atcha? Bonitas will charge at you to create slack. But are Bonitas around? D It's a lottle warm for Bonita right? I don't think it was shark though, realistically I have no idea. |
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Post by imac813 on Jul 19, 2017 22:15:00 GMT -5
Sounds exciting! It's always tough to lose one when you don't get the chance to at least see what it was. I guess that keeps us going back for more. I do look forward to finally getting a good one hooked up at the pier like you had. Definitely going back for more, hopefully next time it will be on my heavier tackle. Hearing that drag scream was exciting, too bad I didn't even have a chance. Better luck next time. |
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Post by Mackerelman on Jul 20, 2017 9:09:47 GMT -5
Thanks for the report. Sounds like you had a good time. Wonder what went atcha? Bonitas will charge at you to create slack. But are Bonitas around? D It's a lottle warm for Bonita right? I don't think it was shark though, realistically I have no idea. There are No Bonitos around. They come around after the Spanish Macks leave the area. They like Cooler Water. |
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Post by limelight on Jul 20, 2017 13:53:35 GMT -5
Thanks for the report..
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I do look forward to finally getting a good one hooked up at the pier like you had. 