Fighting harnesses

mlutz95 · 12-11-2007, 10:58 PM

I am looking to buy a fighting harness for my dad for christmas. Where could i get the best deal for a 80 pound class fighting harness and fighting belt? Thanks for all yall's help.

Nick C · 12-11-2007, 11:00 PM

Alutecnos...

Uncle Buck · 12-12-2007, 12:11 AM

Braid's "Brute Buster" belt and harness are a good combo for a decent price.

AggieAngler09 · 12-12-2007, 02:03 AM

why alutecnos....how much are they??? can i get some prices on some others that would be awesome...thanks guys!!!

miamiangler1 · 12-12-2007, 07:25 AM

black Majic belts ... comes with a carrying bag .. I put all of my sword gear in it ... capt Harry`s or crook and crook ... this one fits everyone ... can be ajusted to child to adult ...

Tunaking · 12-12-2007, 07:43 AM

O.T.R (ocean tackle research) Little pricey but absolutely worth it - check Melton.

quack quack · 12-12-2007, 09:14 AM

Murry Bros fighting chair!!

But really it comes down to trying them out and seeing what one fits your body and style the best.They all work kind of like sneakers.They will all go on you but which one do you want to run a marathon in.

Bonnie&Clyde · 12-12-2007, 10:53 AM

Black Magic!!!!

pachi7tre · 12-12-2007, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miamiangler1

black Majic belts ... comes with a carrying bag .. I put all of my sword gear in it ... capt Harry`s or crook and crook ... this one fits everyone ... can be ajusted to child to adult ...

I second that, I put my gloves, harpoon ropes, extra glowsticks, whatever doesnt fit in my other bags in the BLACK MAGIC bag. Great Product, just make sure you set it up before the fish strikes, if not it could be a little crazy trying to setup and gettting the right size.

PURPLE FEVER · 12-12-2007, 02:42 PM

AFTCO the heavy duty pad and harness combo work great! I think the price is very reasonable compared to the others already mentioned.

BTW all of them are great.

pelagic predator · 12-12-2007, 04:16 PM

AFTCO harness and Braid Power Play Belt.

JupiterSailfish · 12-12-2007, 04:53 PM

I hate my Braid Brute Buster. The harness is ok, but the belt is terrible. It is really small and it cuts into your legs just above your knees. I also isn't very wide so you don't have as good of footing and it can wobble a lot. Several others who use it say the same too.

The Alutecnos is my favorite and I'm hoping to get the belt for Christmas. The padding on it is so nice and the harness is sick as well

mlutz95 · 12-12-2007, 07:51 PM

Where can i get an aftco, black magic, alutecnos, harness? I basically live in Bass Pro Shops and they dont sell either of them , just Braid...

bajakian · 12-12-2007, 08:44 PM

My opinion, it depends on what you are using the harness for. For most everything less than a monster Tuna or Marlin, Id go with the Black Magic. Its lighter and much more comfortable and goes on easy. You could wear it if you were in fish and waiting for a bite. And the fighting belt is very stable and holds a rod very well. For a long fight (> 2 hrs) with heavy (> 35 lb) drag settings, the fighting belt padding could be a little thin-Ive had waffle pad marks in my thighs after a fight like that. Ive used a Braid belt and harness but IMO they are heavy and not as comfortable, although the bucket harness allows you to sit back and put a ton of pressure on fish. Its more complicated to put on and you wouldnt want it on while you were waiting for a bite. Ive used a Smithy belt-It has more thigh padding but the rod didnt sit as well in it at heavy drag when the fish ran back and forth from side to side. You can get anything you want on the internet-Just Google the product and you will get vendors and prices. Or try Captain Harrys or Meltons.

Marauder1 · 12-12-2007, 08:52 PM

Love the alutecnos, waayyyy more comfy than the black majic to all on my boat who have harnessed up with both.

Friend of mine broke the brute buster knee plate after 3hrs on a fish...

12-11-2007, 10:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
mlutz95 Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: dallas Best Catch: billfish slam Occupation: student (9th grade) Posts: 206	Fighting harnesses I am looking to buy a fighting harness for my dad for christmas. Where could i get the best deal for a 80 pound class fighting harness and fighting belt? Thanks for all yall's help.

12-11-2007, 11:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,212	Alutecnos... __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

12-12-2007, 12:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: 350+ Mako Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 1,987	Braid's "Brute Buster" belt and harness are a good combo for a decent price. __________________ Help Me Promote FishClings! - Get Your Samples Here --> FishClings-Promo

12-12-2007, 09:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,984	Murry Bros fighting chair!! But really it comes down to trying them out and seeing what one fits your body and style the best.They all work kind of like sneakers.They will all go on you but which one do you want to run a marathon in. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

12-12-2007, 04:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
JupiterSailfish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Best Catch: 170lb Swordy - Tag Teamed it Posts: 585	I hate my Braid Brute Buster. The harness is ok, but the belt is terrible. It is really small and it cuts into your legs just above your knees. I also isn't very wide so you don't have as good of footing and it can wobble a lot. Several others who use it say the same too. The Alutecnos is my favorite and I'm hoping to get the belt for Christmas. The padding on it is so nice and the harness is sick as well __________________ Finally, it's dark out!

12-12-2007, 02:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
AggieAngler09 Lines In Join Date: Oct 2007 Best Catch: 150 lb striped marlin Occupation: student - Texas A&M Posts: 55	why alutecnos....how much are they??? can i get some prices on some others that would be awesome...thanks guys!!!

12-12-2007, 07:25 AM	#5 (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: 1,574	black Majic belts ... comes with a carrying bag .. I put all of my sword gear in it ... capt Harry`s or crook and crook ... this one fits everyone ... can be ajusted to child to adult ...

12-12-2007, 07:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tunaking Lines In Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Occupation: Land Surveyor Posts: 52	O.T.R (ocean tackle research) Little pricey but absolutely worth it - check Melton.

12-12-2007, 10:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bonnie&Clyde Hooked Up Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Broward Best Catch: 78" sword Posts: 170	Black Magic!!!!

12-12-2007, 02:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
PURPLE FEVER Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: pompano beach,fla. Posts: 432	AFTCO the heavy duty pad and harness combo work great! I think the price is very reasonable compared to the others already mentioned. BTW all of them are great.

12-12-2007, 04:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
pelagic predator Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Boat: contender 31 Best Catch: 60inch swordfish Occupation: Highschool (freshman) Posts: 275	AFTCO harness and Braid Power Play Belt.

12-12-2007, 07:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
mlutz95 Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: dallas Best Catch: billfish slam Occupation: student (9th grade) Posts: 206	Where can i get an aftco, black magic, alutecnos, harness? I basically live in Bass Pro Shops and they dont sell either of them , just Braid...

12-12-2007, 08:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
bajakian Grander 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: 1,103	My opinion, it depends on what you are using the harness for. For most everything less than a monster Tuna or Marlin, Id go with the Black Magic. Its lighter and much more comfortable and goes on easy. You could wear it if you were in fish and waiting for a bite. And the fighting belt is very stable and holds a rod very well. For a long fight (> 2 hrs) with heavy (> 35 lb) drag settings, the fighting belt padding could be a little thin-Ive had waffle pad marks in my thighs after a fight like that. Ive used a Braid belt and harness but IMO they are heavy and not as comfortable, although the bucket harness allows you to sit back and put a ton of pressure on fish. Its more complicated to put on and you wouldnt want it on while you were waiting for a bite. Ive used a Smithy belt-It has more thigh padding but the rod didnt sit as well in it at heavy drag when the fish ran back and forth from side to side. You can get anything you want on the internet-Just Google the product and you will get vendors and prices. Or try Captain Harrys or Meltons.

12-12-2007, 08:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Marauder1 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boca Raton Boat: 31 Contender Best Catch: 86" Sword 300+ Occupation: Charter Capt. Posts: 215	Love the alutecnos, waayyyy more comfy than the black majic to all on my boat who have harnessed up with both. Friend of mine broke the brute buster knee plate after 3hrs on a fish... __________________ Charters Available for Swordfish, Sailfish, Bahamas trips, and more http://www.MarauderOne.com 561-414-0483 Last edited by Marauder1; 12-12-2007 at 08:58 PM..

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