The List - SOA 3-day, June 14-17 - Alan Tani, chartermaster

[MarkT]

Bait was the best I've seen in a couple of years! Big, fat and strong!

[Keta]

Hello, I was fortunate enough to get a spot on the trip.  I was impressed by the knowledge of the group and they are really a pleasant bunch to fish with. 

I enjoyed fishing with you.

[alantani]

[alantani]

[alantani]

this is his second fish. bill landed this fish despite everyone's best efforts to saw him off.  there were no less than half a dozen guys that gpt wrapped up with his line.  some guys got caught twice. 

you'll see that he has the rod under his belt.  you saw how he had so much more control of the first fish with the rod under his right arm pit.  with this second one, his timing was also a little off, cranking late instead of timing it to get the most line back when the boat came down.  it made for a very long fight. 

and he definitely needed more drag.  still, well done!!!!

[jzman]

and he definitely needed more drag.  still, well done!!!!

A fathom 40nld2 is a 60# rig max right? But he's fishing 80#  and green power pro  .

[CI_Seawolf]

Hello, I was fortunate enough to get a spot on the trip.  I was impressed by the knowledge of the group and they are really a pleasant bunch to fish with. 

I enjoyed fishing with you.

Likewise sir!  I hope to share a rail with all of you again in the near future!

[Bill B]

Thank you for posting Alan.  Lessons learned on this fish.  Bill

[oldmanjoe]

Thank you for posting Alan.  Lessons learned on this fish.  Bill

       I think i have a groin ache from watching that ....    Nice fish !!!!!!

[Rocket Dog]

Alan, thanks for posting the video. 
Bill, both fish landed with the Penn 40NL on 80/80lbs, Amazing! . A few times I was thinking that rod is going to give out, but you are one heck of a fisherman  .

[pjstevko]

Bill what brand and model rod was it?

[MarkT]

Bill what brand and model rod was it?

Pch-c-741xxh FTW!

[pjstevko]

Pch-c-741xxh FTW!
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Awesome! I have the exact same setup so it's good to know it'll handle 150# tuna!!!!

[CI_Seawolf]

Not to be contentious, but that was where I was when the fish got me.... 

[MarkT]

this is his second fish. bill landed this fish despite everyone's best efforts to saw him off.  there were no less than half a dozen guys that gpt wrapped up with his line.  some guys got caught twice. 

you'll see that he has the rod under his belt.  you saw how he had so much more control of the first fish with the rod under his right arm pit.  with this second one, his timing was also a little off, cranking late instead of timing it to get the most line back when the boat came down.  it made for a very long fight. 

and he definitely needed more drag.  still, well done!!!!

Patently obvious that some of those anglers involved in the knitting party...some Twice    
Need to buy a Clue!!!....
Never a good sign when those clueless anglers need to be told by the skipper..."WIND YOUR LINES IN!!!"
Spirit of Adventure is 88 feet long!...
That fish was being fought in the bow...
Here's a idea       ....Fish the stern!!!...Queequeg

The fish was making massive circles under the boat. Dropping in at the stern didn't save you since the lines were drifting towards the bow. I quickly gave up and just watched.