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Originally Posted by the dude
They're thick @LJ. How do you like that speedmaster? I've been contemplating getting one.
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I like the Speedmaster, but it definitely has a few issues in my opinion. It packs a ton of drag, line retrieval and other features into an affordable price point, so that's why I got in the first place and I'm definitely not mad at it. before this shark, I've had some good sized fish, including some decent black sea bass, and it got them in just fine. My 2 biggest issues: the drag is very sensitive. It goes from wide-open to very heavy in just a few clicks, even when I make other adjustments. I've figured out how to make manage that now, but it took a little getting used to(and a bird's nest or two). With that said, I'm still not comfortable casting on it and I use it mostly for deeper drops with live bait or heavier jigs. On the boat, I use this as my step-up reel if mid-size tuna are around that would outclass my Talica 10 setup. The second issue is mostly cosmetic. Though it functions similarly to my Talica, some of the components are not as high quality and you can definitely feel it. Like the side plate and the drag lever for example. But this was a sacrifice I was willing to make considering I could get the reel plus the Phoenix rod and a full spool of 60lb braid for about the cost of a comparable Talica. If I run into you on the water in LJ or DP, you're more then welcome to mess around with it!
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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_9C1
You got a great picture! Sharks are lots of fun up to the point you get them at your yak. Lol. -Keith
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Thanks! And that was EXACTLY the thought that went through my mind. After a good fight, I was excited to see color. When I saw the shark circling under me and saw the size of it, there was definitely an "Oh shit. Now what?" moment lol. Fortunately it wasn't something angrier with even bigger teeth!
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Originally Posted by mrlar13
Sounds like some fun Salty with that occasional cluster f**k thrown in that we all get sometimes. At least it didn't launch you out of your yak or capsize you like I had happen recently.  |
Gotta love the clusterf**ks! And there were several times when that shark came close to the side of the kayak and at about 90 degrees from the bow, to a sharp dive. No joke, I was thinking about your earlier post at that point! I was keeping a constant eye on the shark when it would move off to the side and had my fingers ready on the drag. As soon as I felt enough pressure on the rod to start pulling me, I'd pop the drag open a tiny bit. Once the run was over, I'd tighten it and regain some line. Repeated that over and over until I got it next to me. But like Gnarwal said, it took a sideways run at the end, wrapped the line around my mirage drive and dove. He was next to me watching as it was strong enough to almost pull the entire bow down under the water. It was definitely fun!