Light Tackle Talk - Wednesday on KI

[powerplay]

Originally Posted by B-Faithful

Shawn, I hope to be there.

What for it is light tackle not TROLLING. Do you even know what a ltj rod is???? Little skip???

[powerplay]

You purchased the trolling only 27 judge. I purchased the multi fishing judge. You need to trade yours in.

[Skip]

Believe it or not - I used to be a LT junkie. Was after the IGFA 2lb test records years ago when that opened up. The first couple years - not many guys messed with the ultra light stuff. The record book was wide open. Slowly but surely - guys put some good fish in the book.

It was fun - but I got tired of 1 hour " fights " with mid sized fish , busting off fish , breaking rods , etc.

I still LTJ when it's right - but prefer 2-3 bigger fish then a bunch of mid sized ones.

The real thrill is 80lb gear - 40 lbs of drag. Big fish damn near pull you out of the chair as they tow the boat around. Once you mess with that - light gear just is not the same.

Originally Posted by powerplay

What for it is light tackle not TROLLING. Do you even know what a ltj rod is???? Little skip???

LMAO!!!!! Jimbo, we need to chat ASAP!!!

[Shawn Kimbro]

Okay, Skip. I can't let that go unchallenged. This would be more fun over a few beers, but what the hell:

You're a heck of a fisherman, I admire and respect you for that because you usually put big fish in the boat. But my philosophy is that - once you refine the process - your chances are just as good on any give day with light tackle. Some times of the year, like right now, it's better. It's cheaper, doesn't require a boat, and isn't so gawd awful boring. I know there are advantages to trolling as well. Some of my best fishing buddies are trollers, but I'm hoping they'll recover.

I personally believe that there are a few light tackle aces fishing now that have as good or better chances of breaking records with the skinny rods than anyone else. The world record striper was caught on light tackle, and the record before that was too. There's no doubt that the average fisherman has a better chance of going out and catching a spring trophy in the Bay by trolling, but there have been some 40 pounders landed already this year on light tackle. Stop by tomorrow night and I'll show you some pictures!