When a deep drop saves us from a fishless trip!

aok · 05-13-2008, 05:54 PM

Last weekend i joined some mates for a shot at southern bluefin tuna, we didnt sight fish all day and certainly didnt turn a reel over either

...on the way back in from the shelf i noticed a few closely spaced contours on the plotter and convinced the boys to stop and have a drop in 186m of water (610ft).

First drop came up trumps! A Knifejaw of 2.2kg (5lb)... spirits were high as we landed 3 more in fairly quick succession

.

Our time was up unfortunately so we had to head back in to start on the 5hr drive back home

These fish are excellent eating with firm white flesh, we fillet them and then remove the skin. Either pan fry or deepfry in a batter accompanied by a few

... yummo!!!

It was a good opportunity to use my Saltist 50H for the first time in the deep and i was extremely happy!

Cheers

AK

PS. Alan i posted a thread on the tuna trip

islandshark633 · 05-13-2008, 06:39 PM

long way to go for 2 fish, but hey, better than a skunk

miamiangler1 · 05-13-2008, 08:00 PM

Cool .. great to see different types of fish caught down deep from other parts of the world ...Down Under

way to go !

aok · 05-14-2008, 01:32 AM

VERYlong way to go... previous trip we could've filled the boat with prime southern bluefin tuna. what can you do?

As i catch our deep water species i'll post up pics...

cheers

AK

Gaitor · 05-14-2008, 04:40 AM

Nice salvage job mate!
Thanks for sharing,

Harry Klauber · 05-14-2008, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aok

Last weekend i joined some mates for a shot at southern bluefin tuna, we didnt sight fish all day and certainly didnt turn a reel over either

...on the way back in from the shelf i noticed a few closely spaced contours on the plotter and convinced the boys to stop and have a drop in 186m of water (610ft).

First drop came up trumps! A Knifejaw of 2.2kg (5lb)... spirits were high as we landed 3 more in fairly quick succession

.

Our time was up unfortunately so we had to head back in to start on the 5hr drive back home

These fish are excellent eating with firm white flesh, we fillet them and then remove the skin. Either pan fry or deepfry in a batter accompanied by a few

... yummo!!!

It was a good opportunity to use my Saltist 50H for the first time in the deep and i was extremely happy!

Cheers

AK

PS. Alan i posted a thread on the tuna trip

If you like that Saltist50H go on line to smoothdrag.com and order carbontex drag washers to replace the ones that the reel comes with. The drag capabilities of the reel will increase by 40 - 50% and will be smooth as silk. I have done all 6 of my saltists and a number for friends and all are amazed at the difference in drag performance.

DIRTYFOOT2 · 05-14-2008, 09:43 AM

Harry did the conversion for my 50H Saltist, and the difference is unbelievable. I spent the weekend bottom fishing in the Tortugas w/ it

and didn't get punked out even once

, while catching grouper to 30lbs and snapper up to 20lbs... even busted an AJ in the 60lb range in less than 5 mins on the rod

. I think the conversion ( drag washers, bearings, and super grease) cost me less than 30 bucks. Well worth it in performance gained. Good Luck and keep the down under photos coming. I think most of us really enoy seeing the benthic beauties from down under

bajakian · 05-14-2008, 10:41 AM

Benthic beauties? Say that 5 times reel fast!!

RiskTaker · 05-14-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bajakian

Benthic beauties? Say that 5 times reel fast!!

After trying to say it only 3 times, I got hung up on ethnic beauties....

And couldn't get her off my tongue since. Go figure that one.

aok · 05-14-2008, 05:28 PM

I had looked into getting Carbontex drag washers but it dropped of the list of things to buy somehow! Thanks for the reminder, order has been put in...

Cheers

AK

CAPTAIN RON · 05-16-2008, 08:47 AM

Are The Carbontex Drag Washers Available For Other Brands Of Reels?

DIRTYFOOT2 · 05-16-2008, 01:49 PM

yes. most major brands. smoothdrags.com

aok · 05-31-2008, 06:09 AM

...i just did the drag upgrade for my Saltist 50H and was left scratching my head after i put the scales to it.

the max drag remained unchaged at 6kg (13lb)

...i followed the step by step guide here brushed on some Cal's reel grease on either side of the washers.

what went wrong?

AK

05-13-2008, 05:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
aok Lines In Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Boat: HainesHunter 560F, 5.6m Occupation: Engineer Posts: 22	When a deep drop saves us from a fishless trip! Last weekend i joined some mates for a shot at southern bluefin tuna, we didnt sight fish all day and certainly didnt turn a reel over either ...on the way back in from the shelf i noticed a few closely spaced contours on the plotter and convinced the boys to stop and have a drop in 186m of water (610ft). First drop came up trumps! A Knifejaw of 2.2kg (5lb)... spirits were high as we landed 3 more in fairly quick succession . Our time was up unfortunately so we had to head back in to start on the 5hr drive back home These fish are excellent eating with firm white flesh, we fillet them and then remove the skin. Either pan fry or deepfry in a batter accompanied by a few ... yummo!!! It was a good opportunity to use my Saltist 50H for the first time in the deep and i was extremely happy! Cheers AK PS. Alan i posted a thread on the tuna trip Last edited by aok : 05-13-2008 at 06:08 PM.

05-13-2008, 06:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
islandshark633 Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Nassau, Bahamas Boat: Mako 21 Best Catch: 56# Misty, 100+# Pacific Sail Occupation: Lure Maker, Bottle Washer Posts: 668	long way to go for 2 fish, but hey, better than a skunk __________________ www.BahamaLure.com The Eyes Have It

05-14-2008, 09:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 1,923	saltist + smoothdrag = dead fish in da box...quick Harry did the conversion for my 50H Saltist, and the difference is unbelievable. I spent the weekend bottom fishing in the Tortugas w/ it and didn't get punked out even once , while catching grouper to 30lbs and snapper up to 20lbs... even busted an AJ in the 60lb range in less than 5 mins on the rod . I think the conversion ( drag washers, bearings, and super grease) cost me less than 30 bucks. Well worth it in performance gained. Good Luck and keep the down under photos coming. I think most of us really enoy seeing the benthic beauties from down under __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever

05-14-2008, 10:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
bajakian Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 815	Benthic beauties? Say that 5 times reel fast!! __________________ When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed. Say something once, why say it again?

05-16-2008, 08:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
CAPTAIN RON Hooked Up Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ocean city, maryland Boat: 26' albemarle Best Catch: I G F A WORLD RECORD ALL TACKLE GOLDEN TILEFISH - 59 LBS 3 OZS , 313 SWORDFSH Occupation: retired - presently charter captain Posts: 185	Are The Carbontex Drag Washers Available For Other Brands Of Reels? __________________ CAPTAIN RON Ocean City, MD

05-13-2008, 08:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
miamiangler1 Grander Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: north miami, keystone point Boat: ,live bait ,deep dropping,swordfishing Best Catch: 7ft sailfish on 10#test with diawaBG20, 100#tarpon on 6#test baitcaster bass rod Occupation: selfemployed,real estate, painter,model builder Posts: 1,471	Cool .. great to see different types of fish caught down deep from other parts of the world ...Down Under way to go !

05-14-2008, 01:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
aok Lines In Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Boat: HainesHunter 560F, 5.6m Occupation: Engineer Posts: 22	VERYlong way to go... previous trip we could've filled the boat with prime southern bluefin tuna. what can you do? As i catch our deep water species i'll post up pics... cheers AK

05-14-2008, 04:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Gaitor Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens,FL Boat: 25 ft HydraSports Best Catch: 150 lb Pacific Sail, 100 lb Tarpon from the surf Occupation: Old Retired Fart Posts: 557	Nice salvage job mate! Thanks for sharing,

05-14-2008, 05:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
aok Lines In Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Boat: HainesHunter 560F, 5.6m Occupation: Engineer Posts: 22	I had looked into getting Carbontex drag washers but it dropped of the list of things to buy somehow! Thanks for the reminder, order has been put in... Cheers AK

05-16-2008, 01:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 1,923	yes. most major brands. smoothdrags.com __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever

05-31-2008, 06:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
aok Lines In Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Boat: HainesHunter 560F, 5.6m Occupation: Engineer Posts: 22	...i just did the drag upgrade for my Saltist 50H and was left scratching my head after i put the scales to it. the max drag remained unchaged at 6kg (13lb) ...i followed the step by step guide here brushed on some Cal's reel grease on either side of the washers. what went wrong? AK

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