In reply to Post #30
I've had 40 or 50lb tuna on fly and spinning gear that pull hard enough. 600lb must be like hooking another boat
I've had 40 or 50lb tuna on fly and spinning gear that pull hard enough. 600lb must be like hooking another boat
In reply to Post #30
Yeah, the skipper asked upon booking if our group are all physically fit, as apparently they're the hardest fighting fish in the ocean... There's a part of me absolutely excited to be going, and another part that can only be described as akin to trepidation in potentially hooking up to something so big and powerful..! I tend to have this with every big game trip that I've done though, so it's perfectly normal... 🤣
The Roosters look like fun, incredible speed and such an exotic looking fish... Costa Rica is a potential destination for the future as it offers a lot for a family holiday with a bit of fishing mixed in... It'll be a few years ‘til I can do another blue water type trip after this one, as the cost involved means it's a very occasional treat, but with any luck GT's are also on the list at some point... I'm just trying to tick off a few species and experiences over a lifetime... Good luck!
Yeah, the skipper asked upon booking if our group are all physically fit, as apparently they're the hardest fighting fish in the ocean... There's a part of me absolutely excited to be going, and another part that can only be described as akin to trepidation in potentially hooking up to something so big and powerful..! I tend to have this with every big game trip that I've done though, so it's perfectly normal... 🤣
The Roosters look like fun, incredible speed and such an exotic looking fish... Costa Rica is a potential destination for the future as it offers a lot for a family holiday with a bit of fishing mixed in... It'll be a few years ‘til I can do another blue water type trip after this one, as the cost involved means it's a very occasional treat, but with any luck GT's are also on the list at some point... I'm just trying to tick off a few species and experiences over a lifetime... Good luck!
In reply to Post #32
GT on the fly is, in my opinion, the pinnacle of man against beast.
Not the biggest or most powerful, but simply awesome
GT on the fly is, in my opinion, the pinnacle of man against beast.
Not the biggest or most powerful, but simply awesome
In reply to Post #30
Went to Los Cabos in Mexico this year and caught a rooster fish about 10lb of the beach on a lure ..... The thing was ridiculous so lord only knows what the 30/40lb ones go like ... Was also luckily enough to go to Barbados this year as well and had Tuna, Barracuda and Wahoo on a boat nothing big but great fun
Went to Los Cabos in Mexico this year and caught a rooster fish about 10lb of the beach on a lure ..... The thing was ridiculous so lord only knows what the 30/40lb ones go like ... Was also luckily enough to go to Barbados this year as well and had Tuna, Barracuda and Wahoo on a boat nothing big but great fun
In reply to Post #32
My advice on any of the big tuna species is fight them hard. I'm sure they have a recovery rate over 10 times quicker than humans, with lactic acid etc. So a minute rest for you is 10 to them. It's hard work! Billfish do their own thing I've found, pile the drag on and let them go early, hopefully they go airborne and tire themselves out. Big bulls and tiger's are the worst for me, long heavy and slow power you can't bully them. Make sure you're safe at all times with these big fish and enjoy it
My advice on any of the big tuna species is fight them hard. I'm sure they have a recovery rate over 10 times quicker than humans, with lactic acid etc. So a minute rest for you is 10 to them. It's hard work! Billfish do their own thing I've found, pile the drag on and let them go early, hopefully they go airborne and tire themselves out. Big bulls and tiger's are the worst for me, long heavy and slow power you can't bully them. Make sure you're safe at all times with these big fish and enjoy it
In reply to Post #1
A 15lb Barbel (already had a 14 on only my 2nd session on the Trent) and a 30lb carp.
A 15lb Barbel (already had a 14 on only my 2nd session on the Trent) and a 30lb carp.
Mines to try and catch one of each species of freshwater fish at half its record weight or over. Bit of a challenge for me but it will get me out and varies it up.
In reply to Post #15
My goal is to fish more haven't really fished for the last couple years cant even remember last time I caught proper fish was 3 years at least
My goal is to fish more haven't really fished for the last couple years cant even remember last time I caught proper fish was 3 years at least
In reply to Post #37
Now that really is some target! Some real tough ones to achieve singularly, let alone the full set.
Now that really is some target! Some real tough ones to achieve singularly, let alone the full set.
In reply to Post #39
I agree
Good luck with the little ones, gudgeon etc.
I think Matt Hayes did a show where he tried to catch one of each of the native species and those little ones were tricky to find.
I agree
Good luck with the little ones, gudgeon etc.
I think Matt Hayes did a show where he tried to catch one of each of the native species and those little ones were tricky to find.
I need to have a good sort out of my gear and sell the rest
In reply to Post #41
Targets this year to include getting out on the bank more and to take my son fishing for the first time.
Targets this year to include getting out on the bank more and to take my son fishing for the first time.
Aim for 2020 is to catch a UK 30lb, a french 30lb anything larger would be a huge bonus
In reply to Post #43
Trying hard for my 40th forty.
Trying hard for my 40th forty.
In reply to Post #1
Gotta try and nab one oht of my local river this year, not many in there but there is a 5-6 week period weather depending where you can spot them in a certain area. Had 1 2 years ago nothing last year although I was close a few times. Also looking at getting on broom big pit I'd be happy with a fish or 2 out of that without knowing anything about the place
Gotta try and nab one oht of my local river this year, not many in there but there is a 5-6 week period weather depending where you can spot them in a certain area. Had 1 2 years ago nothing last year although I was close a few times. Also looking at getting on broom big pit I'd be happy with a fish or 2 out of that without knowing anything about the place