Fathom I 15XNLD2

Started by Bill B, February 02, 2023, 07:16:55 PM

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Bill B

Man those extreme depths takes me back to the old rock cod days of the 70's.  But then we were using 6/0's (the rich folks had 9/0's 🤣), 50# Dacron, 3#+ of lead, and 10 hook ganyons.
It may not be very productive,
but it's sure going to be interesting!

Tunanorth

Quote from: Bill B on February 12, 2023, 12:36:45 AMMan those extreme depths takes me back to the old rock cod days of the 70's.  But then we were using 6/0's (the rich folks had 9/0's 🤣), 50# Dacron, 3#+ of lead, and 10 hook ganyons.



Yup, all of those deep spots have been un-touched since back then!
In the interim, superbraid came onto the market, allowing drastically smaller reels that still hold plenty of line.
The much thinner line also means that you can get to those extreme depths with lighter sinkers [or jigs].
"However", while the new law allows you to go all that way down now, but you can still only use two hooks, so those 10-hook gangions are out!







Donnyboat

I am not up to date with your laws, but I brought some 16 strand braid, 60 lbs, it is only .029 diametre and very smooth, if that helps, good luck cheers Don.
Don, or donnyboat