900 pound PEI Bluefin

Jon Vadney · October 07, 2015, 02:16:46 PM

Here's some bendo pics of that Baja Boomer I built for one of my clients.

Shark Hunter · October 07, 2015, 02:19:01 PM

What a Cow!

That Boomer is a fine rod. I notice he is also wearing a Black Magic Harness and Plate. That is top notch gear. Not sure what kind of reel he is using, but he definitely brought a gun to a gunfight.

Dominick · October 07, 2015, 02:40:56 PM

Wow! for the rod and Wow! for the cow. Dominick

wallacewt · October 07, 2015, 10:55:44 PM

oh boy!
he looks in control on that stand up gear
night into day,not far from shore and calm seas
good stuff

RowdyW · October 07, 2015, 11:16:06 PM

That's a whole lot of Tuna salad.

Tightlines667 · October 07, 2015, 11:28:37 PM

That's what it is all about!

Tiddlerbasher · October 08, 2015, 10:47:32 AM

That's a lot of sashimi

David Hall · October 08, 2015, 03:10:42 PM

Nice rod, Jon knows tuna I can vouch for that! And if I can get these JPEG2000 pics turned into something else I might be able to upload them and prove it!

BMITCH · October 08, 2015, 03:56:26 PM

Serious tackle for serious fish. Very nice rod and fish. Anyone know how long a battle this was?? Sooooo many things can come unbuttoned on a prolonged fight. Obviously the rod was up to the task👍🏻👍🏻😎

Jon Vadney · October 09, 2015, 04:56:57 AM

Thanks guys

That was a stud of a fish and they caught a few more since that one (today was their last day of fishing).

Jon Vadney · October 09, 2015, 08:40:49 AM

Quote from: Shark Hunter on October 07, 2015, 02:19:01 PM
What a Cow!
That Boomer is a fine rod. I notice he is also wearing a Black Magic Harness and Plate. That is top notch gear. Not sure what kind of reel he is using, but he definitely brought a gun to a gunfight.

He's using a Makaira 80. This dude doesn't mess around when it comes to tackle haha.

Jon Vadney · October 09, 2015, 08:42:38 AM

Quote from: BMITCH on October 08, 2015, 03:56:26 PM
Serious tackle for serious fish. Very nice rod and fish. Anyone know how long a battle this was?? Sooooo many things can come unbuttoned on a prolonged fight. Obviously the rod was up to the task👍🏻👍🏻😎

I think he said it was in the neighborhood of 50 minutes. The shallow water really helps to keep these fights relatively short and allows for the fishery to be catch and release.

coastal_dan · December 07, 2015, 06:22:23 PM

Gadzooks, what a catch. A true testament to his tackle/rod/reel setup.

Reel 224 · December 07, 2015, 08:59:09 PM

Jon; nice build! It's nice to see a build prove itself. That's top shelf.

Joe

Alto Mare · December 07, 2015, 09:53:16 PM

Wow Jon, they're good looking and tough, reminds me of me

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That's a big fish, it showed us that you're doing it right.
Great job!

Sal