I'm perplexed.
Threw a H2O Xpress 4.5" bluegill swimbait today and retrieved it like a jerkbait and BAM!
Something grabbed it and flew the **** away.
Pulled drag out for a good 60-70 yards, I was cranking down my drag and reeling the entire time, didn't even get an inch on him.
Got to the end of the pond and spit my lure (which I ended up losing a few casts later).
Abu Garcia Revo SX (20lb max drag)
80lb test braid/20lb test backing
I suspect this was the 31lb cat that a 12 year old caught back in march. Either that or a great white.
Question is, how could I have reeled him in? Extremely powerful, extremely fast. Didn't even have time to tire him out. And how on earth did he spit my lure?.. well, I crimp the barbs on my hooks, but I imagine it had both treble hooks in ita mouth.
Last question - can i ditch the backing and tie into the holes in the spool? I assume they are for weight savings....
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Threw a H2O Xpress 4.5" bluegill swimbait today and retrieved it like a jerkbait and BAM!
Something grabbed it and flew the **** away.
Pulled drag out for a good 60-70 yards, I was cranking down my drag and reeling the entire time, didn't even get an inch on him.
Got to the end of the pond and spit my lure (which I ended up losing a few casts later).
Abu Garcia Revo SX (20lb max drag)
80lb test braid/20lb test backing
I suspect this was the 31lb cat that a 12 year old caught back in march. Either that or a great white.
Question is, how could I have reeled him in? Extremely powerful, extremely fast. Didn't even have time to tire him out. And how on earth did he spit my lure?.. well, I crimp the barbs on my hooks, but I imagine it had both treble hooks in ita mouth.
Last question - can i ditch the backing and tie into the holes in the spool? I assume they are for weight savings....
Sent from my SIG Sauer