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In search of new Abu Baitcaster
Answering my own question - yes, Gen5 Revo X is available in a 5.4:1 gear ratio. Don't know if its still called the "Winch," but its the one you want.- Leprechaun
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In search of new Abu Baitcaster
Does the Revo X still come in a "Winch" model, with around a 5:1 retrieve ratio? If so, that's the one to look at. If not, I highly recommend the Tatula 150P as an excellent choice. I bought one a few seasons ago, and liked it so much I bought a second for another of my setups. Ironically, it...- Leprechaun
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Post up up your 2019/2020/2021/2022 Blackfishing Pix/Reports/Adventures/Musings
Wifey Cooked Tonite Broiled Blackfish over roasted potatoes, onions, Kalamata olives, baby plum tomatoes, black pepper, parsley, white wine and a touch of low-salt Adobo Seasoning. A squeeze of lemon when plated. I have no idea where she got the recipe, but its a restaurant-quality dish.- Leprechaun
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Current and Blackfish
Here mid-South Shore I’m no fan of blackfishing on a New or Full moon. Having said that, I’m sailing Thursday, right on the New Moon. This time of year we sail when the wind is down - and then hope for the best.- Leprechaun
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Lep's Flea Market
I used that model yesterday with 1.5 and 2oz jigs. A VERY nice piece.- Leprechaun
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Post up up your 2019/2020/2021/2022 Blackfishing Pix/Reports/Adventures/Musings
Really Nice Morning's Fishing Sailed solo (again!) on a gorgeous ocean to my favorite local reef. Passed a fleet off the Pink Hotel fishing in 35' under huge clouds of birds. Wasn't close enough to see bent rods, but they had to be doing something over there, the birds were going nuts...- Leprechaun
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Post up up your 2019/2020/2021/2022 Blackfishing Pix/Reports/Adventures/Musings
Rick was anchored 150’ from me and Robbie. Same results at the “tog nursery grounds.”- Leprechaun
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Post up up your 2019/2020/2021/2022 Blackfishing Pix/Reports/Adventures/Musings
Headed out solo - again. Between charter captaining, bear hunting, surgical knee repairs, and every-other-weekend kid custody, my regulars are "all booked up!" So solo it was. Anyway, found significant bird life at 40', some top splashes under them. Meh, no interest. So done with bass. Got to...- Leprechaun
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Post up up your 2019/2020/2021/2022 Blackfishing Pix/Reports/Adventures/Musings
BTW Overbored, just wanted to mention that my redone Cape Fear (it's in the seabass picture) is really killin' it on the inshore blackfish grounds. Its moderate action and sensitive tip are right in my sweet zone. Not quite as sensitive as my Proteus SS H, but plenty good in its own way. I...- Leprechaun
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Post up up your 2019/2020/2021/2022 Blackfishing Pix/Reports/Adventures/Musings
Blackfish poached in fresh marinara over fettuccini Had to do justice to some really nice fillet. Whipped up a fairly simple "pan marinara," using six over-ripe plum tomatoes and a bottle of Mutti Passata (highly recommended!). Thin sliced red bell pepper, capers, imported Italian green...- Leprechaun
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Post up up your 2019/2020/2021/2022 Blackfishing Pix/Reports/Adventures/Musings
Sunday Blackfishing 10/26 Ran over to one of my local reefs with Robbie P. for a really nice day of combo-catching. Got right on my "latest preferred bottom" right around 7:15 - turned out that I didn't have to lift the anchor the rest of the trip. One stop shopping, with some up and back...- Leprechaun
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Post up up your 2019/2020/2021/2022 Blackfishing Pix/Reports/Adventures/Musings
Interesting tog bait comparison video- Leprechaun
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Post up up your 2019/2020/2021/2022 Blackfishing Pix/Reports/Adventures/Musings
I've had a similar experience on the late-Summer fluke grounds. When the doggies get that big, they can be a handful on a light jigging rod. I went back to the boat Sunday morning to see what's what. First I had to be sure it wasn't something internal, like a collapsed lifter, burned valve or...- Leprechaun
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