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Santosh Shanmuga

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US jigging report-North carolina
February 24, 2010, 12:41:53 PM
We went jigging out of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina this sunday with Capt. Rick Croson of Living Waters.

We left port around 6 AM with Capt Nick and Capt Chip close behind. Along with me were 3 of my buddies (Justin, Aaron, and Chris), all new to the game of jigging. Got to the fishing grounds around 8 and fished until 5. I have to say we had a blast. Non-stop action on AJs all day, with several around 65 lbs (no monsters this time...), 3 blackfin, 3 African pomps, and 3 sharks (2 on jigging gear). Aaron lost a few jacks that seemed to have been beasts, and I got rocked by what I think was a very large gag. It smashed a Roscoe one crank of the bottom, and I could not lift my 600 gr rod an inch. This standstill went on for about 5 minutes, until it made one searing run of about 20 yards and broke off.The constant verbal abuse over the radio between Chip and Rick also made the day enjoyable.

Chip: Hey Rick...we got a, uhh, monster coronet fish here. Why dont you come over here so we can weigh it on your boga grip.
Rick: Yeah, just stick it in your pocket and I'll be right over...
Chip: Is that a coronet fish, or are you just excited to see me?

I fished my Stella most of the time, and also wetted my Gorilla 12C as this was its maiden voyage. It handled great! I love that little reel. I also fished with Rick's Accurates...nice reels, very power. I was impressed by the star rods Rick had too. The one thing I found out is that I didnt like the rubber gimbal on my hopper rod for the 12C. I will definitely be changing that to a metal one.

Rick a great guide, and a freakin hilarious person. He just gained a lifelong client. I'm already booking my next couple trips with him.



















Peter Morris

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Re: US jigging report-North carolina
February 24, 2010, 02:23:06 PM
Nice report,Nice Fish and Nice photos.

Got me keen for a Jig. 8)
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February 26, 2010, 09:36:45 AM
Nice work Santosh,well done..

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February 26, 2010, 09:55:43 AM
Nice fish and how about those conditions, am drooling over here

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February 28, 2010, 12:40:02 PM
Gotta love those AJs. Have only caught small 6 or 7kg models here but they give a damn good account of themselves. Seen pics of some caught off Taiwan pushing 60kg. Ouch !!

Santosh Shanmuga

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Re: US jigging report-North carolina
March 01, 2010, 07:53:06 AM
Yeah we have a few caught every year out of Wilmington that go 130+ lbs

Chris Panton

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March 05, 2010, 12:22:45 AM
Sweet report there mate and great shots..Very jealous!