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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Reports & Expeditions => Topic started by: Pat Victorino on September 24, 2008, 05:39:39 AM
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
Brandon, Dave got the Spin 'Monster Buster' off Duncan so it now resides in NZ, he must think he is in his 20's not 50's ::).
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The spin one isn't the real animal although still a bit ridiculous. I was hoping Dave bought the one which they describe as "for Ironman". I wanted Dave to buy that one for Cam so he could use it back in NZ. He wouldn't be such a deviant after that!! ;) :D
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Brandon,
I think we need a height chart like the one found on most of the better theme park rides to get the right sized anglers for the Patriot Black Mafia or Fire Vortex....6'5 & built like Gordon Low :)
Soooo sorry Brock & Luke ;D ;D ;D
Aaron.
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that Fire Vortex looks like it was custom built for Gordon.
I'm not going anywhere near it!
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Brandon,
I think we need a height chart like the one found on most of the better theme park rides to get the right sized anglers for the Patriot Black Mafia or Fire Vortex....6'5 & built like Gordon Low :)
Soooo sorry Brock & Luke ;D ;D ;D
Aaron.
Would that chart include width as well Aaron??? ;) ;) ;) ;) :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :P :P :P :P
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Brandon,
Gordon felt if there was a rod that might do him justice, then the Fire Vortex is IT!!!
Silly bugger was pushing 600KG with his legs the other night at the gym....he's certainly 'Built for Fire Vortex'.
I was more sane & ordered the Black Diamond 7'7 ;D
Luke, if it does then your scrawny frame isn't going to work with it!!! :o
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it's getting nasty now. I'll let you guys fight over the Fire Vortex. It's clearly out of my league. I reckon it will test even Gordie out after twenty minutes hooked on an angry 65kg New Caledonian GT.
Clearly, a real weapon for those who can handle it. Unfortunately, I'm too much of a wuss ;D
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Brandon,
I agree! I want to see how puffed the big fella will look after an extended fight with an XOS Fraser Island or New Cal GT....
I don't want to try. I've had my fill of spinal surgery, thank you!
The SP78UHL/Black Diamond 77 is where I draw the line. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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i appreciate the compliment Aaron, for being put in the same category as Luke, anyway mate have you ever heard of the saying " good things come in small packages" hahahahaa
oh Aaron i could say so much more.
we have alot to catch up on mate
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Brock,
Just have another look at Pat in that top photo.
There is an awful lot of rod that isn't bending on that big GT!!!
Are you up to it?????
Pat, if you read this, I'd like your thoughts on the rod....it looks like a serious bit of gear that does not like to yield to GT's!
Cheers
Aaron.
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Brock,
Just have another look at Pat in that top photo.
There is an awful lot of rod that isn't bending on that big GT!!!
Are you up to it?????
Pat, if you read this, I'd like your thoughts on the rod....it looks like a serious bit of gear that does not like to yield to GT's!
Cheers
Aaron.
Hi Aaron-It's definately a lot of rod to handle.I agree with you and wouldn't want to be holding it on 40lbs drag with a Huge NC or Frasier GT on the end of it.This rod is deigned to target really big GT'S.No doubt-if u can handle it then it can subdue any fish.
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Pat,
After seeing the Black Mafia in the flesh, I figured on getting the Black Diamond 77, which I figured I could use for a full-on popping day in ugly territory....the Black Mafia & Fire Vortex seemed out of my league.
Whatever your biggest rod is, you still need to be able to fish it and then survive it after a fish or 2!!!!
Thanks for your insite.
Aaron.
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Pat,
After seeing the Black Mafia in the flesh, I figured on getting the Black Diamond 77, which I figured I could use for a full-on popping day in ugly territory....the Black Mafia & Fire Vortex seemed out of my league.
Whatever your biggest rod is, you still need to be able to fish it and then survive it after a fish or 2!!!!
Thanks for your insite.
I totally agree Aaron
Aaron.
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I can agree with that in the context of say Mena Suvari but I sure can't think of Brock that way! :D ;D
i appreciate the compliment Aaron, for being put in the same category as Luke, anyway mate have you ever heard of the saying " good things come in small packages" hahahahaa
oh Aaron i could say so much more.
we have alot to catch up on mate
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thank you Brandon, glad to know that you are thinking of me!!!!!!
i'm sure that Aaron has more to say about that though :D :D :D :D
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Well, hopefully my Fire Vortex will be here in November... just in time for when the warm currents start hitting the coast here and the big Geets start stirring regularly ;D
Brock, I'll be sure to have it with me when we fish Bugatti together.... you're more than welcome to have a swing on it and prove "Petal" wrong. That if you don't make it up sooner.
Gordo
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Gordon, i can not wait to see you bending up that new rod of yours @ Bugatti next year, do you think you are up for it? i dam well hope so as i want to be there with the video camera. Oh also cheering you on, GO MATE :D :D :D you can do it