harpoon question

Seadawk · 12-12-2006, 05:58 PM

I know it has been talked about enough on flying gaff and harpoon and whcih one is better. BUt I had a question that has not really been answered. If you stick the sword with a harpoon, do you cleat it off or are poeple really using the 100 feet of rope on a bouy. If you do tie it off, doesn't the pull from the fish pull the harpoon out, or does it 99.9% stick in the fish? Still a little afraid to go poon route. Advice will help

Nightfighter · 12-12-2006, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Seadawk

I know it has been talked about enough on flying gaff and harpoon and whcih one is better. BUt I had a question that has not really been answered. If you stick the sword with a harpoon, do you cleat it off or are poeple really using the 100 feet of rope on a bouy. If you do tie it off, doesn't the pull from the fish pull the harpoon out, or does it 99.9% stick in the fish? Still a little afraid to go poon route. Advice will help

Yes, both, yes, and don't be.

LIGHTS OUT · 12-12-2006, 11:30 PM

Right on. Either will work so definately no fear!!! Hit 'em hard and watch them go belly up!

DIRTYFOOT2 · 12-12-2006, 11:37 PM

A good poon shot will immobilize the fish almost instantly. Breathe deep, wait for a clean shot and stick em.

Tuna Devil · 12-12-2006, 11:39 PM

Like the gentlmen said above.

Remember, When it comes to fish, a Harpoon is made for steeling and a flyer is made for taking.

neptune · 12-13-2006, 01:13 AM

what does steeling mean?

Tuna Devil · 12-13-2006, 09:06 AM

Late night grammer malfunction. Stealing.

Flatsfish B · 12-13-2006, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DIRTYFOOT2

A good poon shot will immobilize the fish almost instantly. Breathe deep, wait for a clean shot and stick em.

I would not assume this to be true, unless fishing 12 lbs of drag. If the fish comes in quick a poon pisses him off!!

12-12-2006, 05:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Seadawk Lines In Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ft. Pierce Posts: 10	harpoon question I know it has been talked about enough on flying gaff and harpoon and whcih one is better. BUt I had a question that has not really been answered. If you stick the sword with a harpoon, do you cleat it off or are poeple really using the 100 feet of rope on a bouy. If you do tie it off, doesn't the pull from the fish pull the harpoon out, or does it 99.9% stick in the fish? Still a little afraid to go poon route. Advice will help

12-12-2006, 11:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 2,061	Poon that pig A good poon shot will immobilize the fish almost instantly. Breathe deep, wait for a clean shot and stick em. __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever

12-12-2006, 11:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 1,961	Like the gentlmen said above. Remember, When it comes to fish, a Harpoon is made for steeling and a flyer is made for taking. __________________ What do you mean I'm not kind? I'm just not your kind.

12-13-2006, 09:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 1,961	Late night grammer malfunction. Stealing. __________________ What do you mean I'm not kind? I'm just not your kind.

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12-12-2006, 11:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
LIGHTS OUT Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plantation, Fl. Boat: 26' Open Fish/ Twin 200 Best Catch: 300+ Swordy Occupation: entrepreneur Posts: 554	Right on. Either will work so definately no fear!!! Hit 'em hard and watch them go belly up!

12-13-2006, 01:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
neptune Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 96	what does steeling mean?

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