BD Roll Call for Shogun 8 Day (10/10-10/18)

Steve K · Oct-05-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Da Big Dawg

well I was planning on buying one I was thinking a calstar or super seeker 7footer i plan on using 60 top but want to put 80 in case I may need it.. but cant decide what model.

I usually fish 60 lb on a TLD30II and a Seeker Black Steel 6460XH. I'll have that with me. I am also bringing a Black Steel 6463XXH for the 30S and 80-100 lb. I have a 2 X 4, but had not planned on bringing it as I am leaving the 130 lb gear at home. Maybe I'll bring it along and you can see how that feels. Might even toss in a 50 sized reel just for shits and grins. Ya just never know.

My choice for a factory built Super Seeker for 60 lb would probably be an SS-6465XH. Not sure how it would handle 80 lb. Fishing 20 lbs of drag might overpower that blank. The CJBF70XH has a 12 tip and is rated for 50-80 and would be something I would try for 60 lb and maybe 80, but Seeker does not make it in a finished rod, and it's probably too late to have one built.

brn2fis · Oct-05-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve K

Yep, could be epic. I can't find a pic of John Banta from our November trip last year, but he's joining me for this one, too. Also on board are a couple of Daves. I fished with both of them on Shogun on the April 8 day last year. The first one is my personal best from Alijos from my first ten day back in '05. Bottom row are Dorado Dave and then the other Dave who we discovered in conversation has a fishing getaway mobile home up here in Bishop. Those pics are from April last year.

Sure looking forward to getting on the water for some great fall fishing. Nothing like fresh Dorado for dinner.

Steve from all the pictures that were posted of our Nov trip you coundn't find one of Redbeard?

Steve K · Oct-05-2009, 02:06 PM

I topshotted the Baja Specials with 50 lb and a Saltist 40 with 40 lb this weekend. Zipped up the tackle bag and the reel case. Just need to bundle the rods and pack the sea bag and I'm ready to go. Oh, and pick out some wine for dinners.

We fished mainly 50 lb and two speeds. My go to outfit for that is a TLD20II with a Tib frame and a T-Bar Lite handle. On a Seeker Black Steel CJBF65H. For 60 lb it's the TLD30II set up the same way. Both reels are full of 80 lb hollow and I have some pre made 50 and 60 lb fluorocarbon wind-ons ready to go.

I think I'll use the boat's kite rods. Don't know what they use but I'm sure it will be set up apporpriately for the conditions. Got a brand new Dorado pattern Marauder I want to drag to see if I can get it all scratched up.

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Originally Posted by Garrettc8

Steve and Andy, good to know you guys are on the same trip. It'll be a pleasure to share the rail with some fellow BD'ers. I have a couple buds coming along also. Now, if i can only find some time to pack up all my gear.....

Wow, hopefully we'll get into some of those whoppers as you did in 05' Steve. What were you guys fishing with? 60# 80#? On my trip last year to the Stones, they only wanted 40# and 50#, unless i was fishing the kite, then 60#-80#.

Have you guys been following the weather and fishing reports down that area?

4 days left and counting.

Chao!

Da Big Dawg · Oct-05-2009, 02:23 PM

Steve I was also thinking the 2x4 but thought it might be overkill since i would be mainly fishing 60 on it and thought 80# just in case the bigguns showed up and wanted to try it for the dropper loop whats you're take on the calstar 700xh?
Heres what I got ready for our adventure
25# avet sx 6/4 50# spectra for making bait or calicos
30# daiwa saltist 30th with 50# backing penn rod ??
40# newell s440 with 65#backing calstar 670 live bait
40# newell p533 4.6 80# backing ss6480H jigs& bombs
50# Avet hx 5/2 65# backing calstar 760L live bait/ yoyo
50# accurate 665 2 speed 65# backing ss6470h live bait
60# accurate bx600 80# backing rod????
80# accurate atd 30 100# backing calstar 760H dropper loop/big boys if they show up
80# trolling penn 50sw calstar 755xh

Just need to pick up some takill-ya and wine also.. Just recieved the puros in the mail.. Oh yeah!

Steve K · Oct-05-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by brn2fis

Steve from all the pictures that were posted of our Nov trip you coundn't find one of Redbeard?

Found one

brn2fis · Oct-05-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve K

You got one? Show me, please.

I will look and see if I can come up with one. But don't hold your breath

redbeard · Oct-05-2009, 04:14 PM

I'm in with SteveK. I guess this open party trip is going to be with a bunch of friends

Garrettc8 · Oct-05-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by redbeard

I'm in with SteveK. I guess this open party trip is going to be with a bunch of friends

Sweet, welcome aboard John.

CHUBACA6 · Oct-05-2009, 06:05 PM

I don't know any of you dudes but I'm in also and 3 of my fishing buddies.I've been ready for 2 weeks.

NCalTunachaser · Oct-05-2009, 08:14 PM

Answering the Roll Call,
I'm one of five in our group on this trip. Four of us have fished the Shogun a number of times, to date our favorite Boat. Really like the way they run the Boat, Norm and Bruce are great. Also really like the way they fish the Kite from the upper deck.
Of course you never know but a few years back fishing this time of year on a 10 day, happen to be the Shogun we had 12 fish from 140 to 295 along with a good variety of smaller YF, somthing like 110 Wahoo, good numbers on Yellowtail and a few Dorado. We happend be on a trip right at the begining of a big fish year and it was nice to have the right gear for the best chance at landing one. I'm planning on bringing some heavier stuff just in case, you never know.
Good luck, see you on the Boat.

Steve K · Oct-05-2009, 08:53 PM

Boy, Howdy! Did you see today's report from Intrepid? Looks like they got in some very nic grade Yellowfin at Alijos yesterday afternoon. Let's get some of those!

NCalTunachaser · Oct-06-2009, 06:50 AM

Nice grade of YF on the Intrepid, hope they leave a few for us.