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08-21-2006, 12:17 PM | #1 |
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8/21 Nuthin but heartache
Talked to Soulwinner who got a firecracker and said the bonies were like flies out there. Managed to pull my nose out of the sand for a dry landing in some pretty steep surf to 2 feet. Took a couple pix. I am lovin the new Canon wipeout! Nice stepout and save
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08-21-2006, 12:41 PM | #2 |
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Excellent pics! Your fish sounds like the one I got yesterday, spinning me all around, same #40 big game, buttoned down drag, surprised it didn't run into the pilings.
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08-21-2006, 12:58 PM | #3 |
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no wonder i didn't see familiar faces this morning, you guys were busy at the pier
bummers Andy getting bit on the surface iron is the shizzzznit! they get so squirly and gnarly when you wind that jig through their jaw!!! you gotta love it! i'll take one iron fish over 3 bait fish all day! |
08-21-2006, 02:21 PM | #4 |
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That's a bummer, Andy. For what it's worth, I've been taking the opposite approach when hooked up near the pier. Rather than button down, I've kept it loose and, once they head away from trouble, I back off even more and let them lead the way. I'm finding I can almost direct them a little more with a softer drag. Whenever I tighten up and pull they just pull back harder. Of course, not sure this would help if they make a bee line for the pilings.
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08-21-2006, 03:41 PM | #5 |
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That't too bad about losing the fish. I agree, iron fish are much cooler than bait fish. I love that wipeout pic!
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08-21-2006, 04:27 PM | #6 | ||
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That being said, the first thing I thought was maybe a really light drag would have made the fish head out and away from the pier or even kept the roughed up line from parting. It makes alot of sense as well as guiding em like they are bridled. Hopefully I'll get another shot on Wednesday
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08-21-2006, 05:08 PM | #7 |
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Great play-by-play Andy ... sorry to read that you lost it, but you even lose fish with style. Drag too loose, drag too tight, drag just right. You just never know.
Sight fishing's gotta be my favorite. Arne
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08-21-2006, 07:31 PM | #8 |
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Bummer, Andy.
Too bad about losing that jig too! Mark |
08-21-2006, 08:55 PM | #9 | |
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08-22-2006, 08:22 AM | #10 |
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Camera
Andy- what Canon did you get? I've had an S40 for a few years (with an underwater housing for diving) and have been thinking recently about getting the S80- which also has underwater capabilities. The S40 has taken some pretty damn good pictures but recently got damaged by airport gorillas. At any rate, just wanted to get some photo feedback. Bummer on that fish...I'm sure there will be a fair number of us trying to get your jig back to you. Hehe.
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08-22-2006, 01:32 PM | #11 |
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I got the A620, after researching, it was a toss up between that and the Fuji E900. They both are on alot of top camera lists. They do make a housing for it for around $160
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08-22-2006, 06:29 PM | #12 |
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I got my wife the A610 and we've been very happy with it. The A620 takes slightly better pictures and is a bit smaller, but the A610 takes pictures faster. She was resisting the change from film to digital because of the speed issue, so that's why we went with the A610. I love the flexibility and quality that this camera offers, but I would never take it on the water unless I got the waterproof case for it. For the water, I use the pentax optio w10 which has worked great with absolutely no problems or signs of problems. I believe it's the same camera that Chris F used to take those under water shots. No special case needed.
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