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Pat Victorino:

 Hi Guys,

  The winds have just been blowing all summer long.Finally after 3 months i got a chance to fish two days off a boat and do some jigging,bottom fishing,and popping..Caught a bunch of Jobfish,amberjack,GT'S,and omilu's.Here are a few pics.

 

Andy Rowe:
Nice work Pat,

That GT on the pink popper is a very nice size.

I see you are a Matsutani fan, how does the new PD casting weapon handle? which model is it?

I also noted your name on one of the 3 armorclads pictured on the 7seas website!

How do the 2 rods compare if you don't mind me asking?

Andy

Brandon Khoo:
for you ironmen out there, Pat is using one of the new Fire Vortex from Patriot Design in the first photo. Pat is a very, very experienced and strong GT fisherman and you can see the effort going into loading that rod up! The younger guys among you probably think that looks great. To some of us older guys, that rod just looks scary!

I haven't seen them myself but it looks like there is a good choice of rods in the range including more manageable sticks.

For those masochist who want one, Duncan also has a jigging rod you might be interested in............   ;D

Pat Victorino:

  Hi Brandon,
        A few years ago i was a bit stronger & could land GT'S in a timely manner.Nowadays they seem to give be a lot of aches and pains.However this partcular GT was boated quickly.
     
       Thanks Andy.The Fire Vortex from Patriot Design is heavier and a bit stiffer than the armorclad.Much more powerful and as i found out the hard way-to much of a rod for me.

     Pat

Andy Rowe:
Hi Pat,

Looks like the fire vortex will suit a niche market. One that i won't be in :-[ ;).

Cheers
Andy

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