Thanks Alan and crew!

[dogtagger]

I had to thank you guys for your help over the past several years. I've alway been a gear freak, but this site has helped me make my stuff all it can be. Last week I caught my largest fish ever on rod and reel-- a 10 foot 500-600 lb mako. The best part is it was caught with a tani'd Daiwa 900 with Alan's drag kit and kolekar 6/0 handle. The shark made three spectacular leaps and fought for over two hours. In the end I couldn't kill her so she was cut free. Quite an experience, and I think I just about maxed out the tackle! Thanks again guys, and keep up the great work.

[alantani]

[BMITCH]

WOW!!!

[dogtagger]

Thanks Alan, got it.

[alantani]

congratulations!

[dogtagger]

Thanks Alan. As you can see we spent better than half the time with the rod in a tigress rod holder, which saved the day. The buckle on my harness broke and I was only able to go 45 minutes or so standing up with the rod in belt gimble. We spent lots of time alternating between letting the shark tow the boat and backing down retrieving line. I know there are bigger sharks waiting... just hope I'm ready!

[Cone]

Nice Mako! I've never caught one myself. Bob

[alantani]

a 2 hour fight and all we get is a picture of your back!  we need smiling faces!

[Alto Mare]

a 2 hour fight and all we get is a picture of your back!  we need smiling faces!

He doesn't want to show how out of breath he is


Nice catch dogtagger, congratulations!
I bet if you join a shark tournament, you'll never do it again
Thanks for sharing.
SAal

[dogtagger]

Here ya go. Left to right my daughter, her (X) boyfriend and me...

Not the same trip by the way-- face shot was in the FLA keys, mako was on my boat in Maine.

[BMITCH]

That is a BIG mako for the east coast. Glad you released her to pup. Thanks again.
Bob

[Bryan Young]

Well done. Very well done.

[Keta]

Nice, thanks for the photos.

[saltydog]

Very nice fish, congrates hope you get many more.

[rshu]

Amazing catch! Congrats!