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Title: Bull Shark caught on a Newell S550 4.6
Post by: erickg09 on March 08, 2014, 08:22:54 PM
First of all I would like to thank Bryan Young for the awesome 500 series 5+1 drag kit. It made a huge difference compared to the stock drag washers.  We are a group out of South Texas and are big fans of the Newells just like most of you. As of right now, I believe we are one of a handful of fisherman down here that still use these Newells for surf fishing aside from the Penn Senators. I uploaded a picture of a Bull Shark we caught last year on a Newell S550 4.6. Check us out on www.facebook.com/bocachicabeachlegends . We hope to learn more from all you guys since we also heavily rely on our gear every time we are out on the water.  
Title: Re: Bull Shark caught on a Newell S550 4.6
Post by: Newell Nut on March 08, 2014, 09:19:37 PM
Very nice catch. The 5+1 in a 500 series is very strong and I sure like mine.
Title: Re: Bull Shark caught on a Newell S550 4.6
Post by: Shark Hunter on March 08, 2014, 09:57:27 PM
Nice Bull! ;D
Good Job. ;)
Welcome! :)
Title: Re: Bull Shark caught on a Newell S550 4.6
Post by: Bryan Young on March 08, 2014, 10:53:56 PM
That is an awesome catch. Congratulations. I'm glad the drags made a difference. Sometimes we all need a little help (upgrade) for a better life.  ;D

And especially welcome to our home...and now your home.
Title: Re: Bull Shark caught on a Newell S550 4.6
Post by: Alto Mare on March 09, 2014, 12:03:36 AM
Very nice, thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Bull Shark caught on a Newell S550 4.6
Post by: wallacewt on March 09, 2014, 12:33:16 AM
congrats all round  ;)
Title: Re: Bull Shark caught on a Newell S550 4.6
Post by: BMITCH on March 09, 2014, 12:51:51 AM
Nice fish, great pic!
Title: Re: Bull Shark caught on a Newell S550 4.6
Post by: DaBigOno on March 09, 2014, 07:10:31 AM
Aloha!      Welcome Eric


very impressive on beaching that Bull with a 500 series Newell.

glad to hear Bryan's custom drags are proving its worth.

looking forward to more of your reports...
Title: Re: Bull Shark caught on a Newell S550 4.6
Post by: CapeFish on March 10, 2014, 12:06:09 PM
Excellent, well done, what rod is that you were using?
Title: Re: Bull Shark caught on a Newell S550 4.6
Post by: Nuvole on March 10, 2014, 03:13:34 PM
Good catch! How long was the fight?