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| The October visit to the deep
reefs off of Stamford, Connecticut was quite successful. Special guest,
Blackfish sharpie, "Crazy" Alberto Knie added his in extensive Blackfishing
knowledge to the mix. The conditions were perfect and the guys were
into fish as soon as they anchored. They had continuous action for the
next three hours. Nearly all of the fish were of legal size and many were
in the 4-5lb range, with the largest at around 8 lbs. If
you have questions about any of the equipment used during the show, please contact us
or send us a message.
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| The outfit used consisted of a
Shimano TLD 15/30 reel on a 7'
XH (extra heavy) Compre rod rated for 15-39lb test line.
This combination is capable of handling sinkers up to 8oz and had more
than enough muscle to pull the Blackfish off the bottom before they
could wedge themselves in the rocks. If you are not familiar with the great
line of rods offered by Shimano,
click here to learn more.
Click here to locate the Shimano dealer nearest to you. |
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See the selection of
Shimano reels at
J&B Tackle |
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See the selection of
Shimano rods at
J&B Tackle |
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| The terminal tackle consisted of
a 4ft length of 50lb
fluorocarbon leader attached via an 80lb
SPRO swivel to the main line. A standoff or dropper loop six inches
above the sinker is attached to a 10-12 inch 50lb leader tipped with a
single 1/0
Mustad
Ultrapoint Beak Bait style hook. If you would like to buy any of the tackle displayed on this
page, click here to find a bait and tackle dealer near you. |
| Special thanks go out to the folks at
Manhasset
Bay Marina for the hauling and preparation of the boat. A 285 slip
full service marina capable of handling boats up to 110ft.
Complete with waterside cocktails and exquisite dining at the beautiful and
scenic La
Motta's Restaurant. |
