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Originally Posted by MikFly  Amazing indeed! Well done Mr. Song! Excellent write-up!
John - I have a follow-on question. As with 99% of all fishing, you crank after you lift up the pole. Now with the pole in the rod holder, how does it work in that case? Do you simply just keep reeling and reeling...not sure how that works. |
Note the angler's left hand on the line and how each guy is pictured in the same position. Instead of pumping the rod you pull in with your left hand (note some are gloved) while cranking with your right while in low, low gear making inches at a time. Some guys have 1:2 or even 1:1 130w reels when in low gear for this kind of fishing. Note also the photo that has 2 guys in it with the fish straight below the boat. One guys is hand lining the fish while the other guy reels. Needless to say this is not per the IGFA rules. Just the best way for your average guys to land the fish of their dreams.
I looked for some videos that I have seen before but didn't find anything straight off on youtube. If your persistent you can find some on some Aussie/Kiwi TV show of this technique which is the most common way of fighting Giants these days though chairs and stand up are used obviously by those up to the challenge (read young
). Also note the photo of the other nearby boat on a Giant too and they are using the same technique of Rod in the Holder as it is the safest and easiest way. Just imagine how dangerous it would be to be hooked up to 1000lbs of tuna and having to push the drag to 40-60lbs or more to stop from getting spooled. That is MORE than enough to pull a 200lb angler straight out of the boat to his death. Even if you were attached to the boat by a lifeline it is still VERY serious business requiring strength and experience.
I had some fool PM me that "he fishes LR" and doesn't think it sporting to leave the rod in the holder because he "doesn't even use a harness". Well, he's said he was 62yo and unless he is super man, he isn't landing even 300lbers yet he thinks he knows all about fishing for Giants...Mr. Song's fish was 750lbs...Think about it.
Most people get only one chance at a fish like this in their lifetimes and start with the most basic/easiest technique before moving on to greater challenges (just like how the rest of us progress in our fishing when mastering new techniques). It's a real good and safe technique for fishing solo too when big fish are around and it can prevent surprises (commonly used in Hawaii by semi-commercial guys who fish for fun solo but can sell their catch).
ps: Thanks to all who shared their stoke with Mr. Song which is what this post is all about. Mr. Song was reluctant to even post here because of some of the jerks on this forum and then we would have missed out on this great thread which would have been our loss.
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