The reason for the Spinning gear .. <'TK><
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Originally Posted by MNfisher
Almost all tarpon guides and anglers use spinning tackle. For the long extremely fast runs they make.
Mike
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The Captain knew I was a guide and we talked extensively about Different methods ....
We were fishing in Tampa about 50 yds. off the beach .... Just beyond the swimmers ... The method is the boat runs parallel with the POD the Capt. is in the Tuna Tower where he can see them, the first mate casts a Spinning rig with live bait in front of the pod ... The lead fish usually picks it up ...
In this particular case the Hook went in to the mouth and out of the gill and hooked his eye socket (They have vented membrane sockets )... We were loosing ground and the Capt. Had to chase the Fish .... The battle lasted about an hour (The Capt. admitted do to the fact he has to use spinning gear for the casting element) If it wasn't for that he would use level winds like the tuna fisherman .. Now those make the basic runs ...  .. (Winches) ..
What made it so uncomfortable is that this was a new boat ... It had not been completely fitted yet ... No Fighting chairs etc ... ... Your shins up against the Gunnel .. And a strap on rod holder and 100 deg. weather and high Humidity ... and 5 gallons of sea water thrown on you to keep you cool ... No it was not a pleasant experience ... <'TK>< 
Last edited by tkwalker; 06-17-2014 at 10:57 AM.
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