Not quite sure what to write about that .. sat here with a huge smile on my face reliving the moment and so goddam stoked i was there to witness it. Early in my posts you will have read my brief description of this incredible take and it is all flooding back.
That Ripple Fisher 8'2 rod is like nothing i have ever seen. It out casted every other stick on board and then went on to catching the most GT for this exact reason. I believe it is only rated at PE8 but Bertrand fished PE10 and with drag tighter than a mouses ass and it took it all with ease powering force onto the fish.
Bertrand is a very experienced Angler and seeing his splicing of hollow for a double length of braid to leader really impressed me. I have welcomed alot of very experienced Anglers to No Boundaries but this was my first time coming across this very effective technique. When the boys revisit i am looking forward to my tutorial on this, you just never stop learning
Lastly Mark mentioned it but Yassir's work in this video is exceptional in my book, I am behind the wheel of the boat and although it doesn't seem that bad the swell/chop was pretty hairy and keeping us in the right places was a challenge. We often see guests loose footing or a suprise run from what are monster fish dragging the Angler into the gunnel, Bertrand thankfully didnt need it but the assistance of the deck hand is essential.
Never seen a hit like it in person or net, just amazing.
