Reel Repair by Alan Tani

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Title: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: alantani on July 17, 2019, 05:44:57 PM
Just got off the boat last night. I won the "first fish" jackpot,  i won the "biggest fish" jackpot,  and split the "most fish" jackpot with 3 other guys. Had a great time!

https://youtu.be/kvGfbQ6_1kg
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: alantani on July 17, 2019, 06:09:24 PM
(https://alantani.com/gallery/28/1_17_07_19_11_05_25_28723921.jpeg)
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: Bryan Young on July 17, 2019, 06:09:54 PM
Quote from: alantani on July 17, 2019, 05:44:57 PM
I won the "first fish" jackpot,  i won the "biggest fish" jackpot.
This is the very reason why I don't compete against Alan.   ;D

Congratulations Alan.  It's always a joy to celebrate your success with you.
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: Bryan Young on July 17, 2019, 06:17:13 PM
The skipper mentioned that you were 12 miles out...were you on your way in?  Why wasn't anyone else fishing?  Were they all packed up already? 

Man, it's beautiful out there.
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: MarkT on July 17, 2019, 06:57:21 PM
Single speed Torium with 6:1 gears... no wonder the deckhand had to pull on the line!  I guess they didn't have permits to be within 12 miles of land.
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: Vintage Offshore Tackle on July 17, 2019, 07:01:42 PM
Way to go Alan!
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: Fishy247 on July 17, 2019, 07:11:38 PM
Very nice! Good job!
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: alantani on July 17, 2019, 07:31:46 PM
We could not legally drift in closer than 12 miles to Mexico. The big fish was worth $240. This first fish was worth $120!
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: Crow on July 17, 2019, 07:41:51 PM
Congratulations !!   Looks like a fun trip !!
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: swill88 on July 17, 2019, 08:33:11 PM
Good work Alan!
steve
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: mo65 on July 17, 2019, 08:57:10 PM
   Wow...you cleaned up Alan...great fishin'! 8)
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: Shark Hunter on July 17, 2019, 09:01:30 PM
Great Work Boss! Trifecta! ;)
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: Hardy Boy on July 18, 2019, 02:42:42 AM
Nice job !! No jack pots at Cedros with your record !!!


Cheers:

Todd
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: Brewcrafter on July 18, 2019, 03:55:45 AM
Great job, congrats Alan!  Showing us how it's done!
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: Swami805 on July 18, 2019, 04:23:49 AM
Wow, heck of a fish!! congratulations!
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: Jigtosser on July 18, 2019, 04:57:54 AM
Nice bluefin...
Great example of getting the job done!
Congrats Alan, experience is the key on those jumbos !!!
Thanks for showing those youngsters how to do it !  ;D
Dan
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: sabaman1 on July 18, 2019, 01:45:56 PM
 Very nice fish Alan, and the triple JP to go along with that. Sounds like you had an awesome trip, Congratulations! Looks like you'll have plenty
  of sashimi for the family and friends.
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: conchydong on July 18, 2019, 04:13:37 PM
Nice job Alan.
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: Donnyboat on July 18, 2019, 04:15:24 PM
Good work Alan, nice you had a good time, cheers Don.
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: foakes on July 18, 2019, 04:17:37 PM
Nice trip, Alan —

Thanks for the great report!

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: alantani on July 18, 2019, 04:20:07 PM
these guys had plenty of opportunities to beat me. the money obviously is never an issue for me.  i would have preferred to see all of these fish landed. you have to set the drags 30% at the start and be willing to push the drags to 50% if needed.  otherwise it will be a stand off, and these fish will eventually spit the hook. anything more than 20 minutes is trouble.   :-\
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: sabaman1 on July 18, 2019, 05:40:02 PM
 Thanks Alan,very good tip on the drag setting. Not sure if you've done a tutorial on how to properly set your drags with a scale, but would
  you be willing to do a video on how that's done? I'm not sure if you have the reel mounted on rod and pull slowly,fast or what
  exact details are involved?
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: steelfish on July 18, 2019, 09:07:20 PM
great work Jefe,

normal day at the office for Alan
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: ldoret94 on July 18, 2019, 10:36:45 PM
Outstanding, very well done Alan
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: dangalang on July 22, 2019, 11:44:25 PM
You da man Alan!
Title: Re: Ocean Odyssey- July 14-16, 2019
Post by: boon on July 30, 2019, 12:37:41 AM
Quote from: MarkT on July 17, 2019, 06:57:21 PM
Single speed Torium with 6:1 gears... no wonder the deckhand had to pull on the line!  I guess they didn't have permits to be within 12 miles of land.

I was bewildered by that. Completely wrong rod under that reel or something? Seemed to be incapable of lifting the fish, no recovery in the blank.