jack Posted January 16, 2006 Report Posted January 16, 2006 Just had my first decent catch of 2006. A new Mitchell 20/30 ld.reel..[ I already have the 12/20 and it operates like a Rolls...Got this catch on E-bay from a tackle shop on Jersey.All new and unopened at under Quote
duncan Posted January 16, 2006 Report Posted January 16, 2006 now you are getting the hang of this lark Jack! Does it have harness lugs and have you got a good one? I am still looking out for one so can you let me kow what you find? personally I wouldn't want to head out with the reel until I was absolutely sure I was going to hook up a beast, and land it. I can let you have some 16/0 hooks - do you have 250lb wire trace material and some 400lb nylon for leaders and rubbing traces? Quote
crazy fred Posted January 16, 2006 Report Posted January 16, 2006 ive got some 18mm 8 strand braided rope you can have for trace to use with those 16/0 meat hooks Quote
duncan Posted January 16, 2006 Report Posted January 16, 2006 hehehe - wasn't it Vic Evans that eventually gave out his conger trace 'secret'; length of wire coathanger direct from the boom to the hook! Quote
jack Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Posted January 18, 2006 Thanks for all the useful tips and tackle help chaps,,yes Duncan the reel does have lugs.I dont have a harness as such,would it be a good idea to use 2 short straps to attatch the reel to my life jacket lifting rings ?. my main concern in all this is the fear I should be dragged overboard,perhaps I should get Andy to lash me to the large rear cleat...Still living in hope...jack Quote
duncan Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 Jack - now I am seriously concerned. Please please don't use a harness attached to this wonderfull reel unless you are properly strapped into your fighting chair. Your life is at risk. Ideally the harness is integrated to your chair I believe - I am sure you remeber the detail of this illustrated earlier but in case you missed it if you look closely (no not there - lower) you will see the harness clearly......... Quote
Newboy Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 Duncan, are you saying only use a harness if one is strapped down to a chair (fixed point)? Recently I fished for skate and I wouldn't recommend anyone trying for one without a harness , as it gives you slots in a fight for rests. I don't think wearing a harness will drag you into the unknown depth. Most harness I see/use will slip over the head easily if bend over and raise arms above head. Quote
Adam F Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 Duncan, are you saying only use a harness if one is strapped down to a chair (fixed point)? Recently I fished for skate and I wouldn't recommend anyone trying for one without a harness , as it gives you slots in a fight for rests. I don't think wearing a harness will drag you into the unknown depth. Most harness I see/use will slip over the head easily if bend over and raise arms above head. I think you may be taking this thread a little seriously!! I personally advocate a decent amount of duck tape to secure the rod! Although I may need to see the picture above just once more to check.... Quote
TomBettle Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 Duncan, are you saying only use a harness if one is strapped down to a chair (fixed point)? Recently I fished for skate and I wouldn't recommend anyone trying for one without a harness Quote
jack Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Posted January 18, 2006 I am so pleased,once again to have launched our learned assembly onto another path of enlightenment....{ oh dear Kam, never you mind,I am pleased there is another serious member like myself ]....jack Quote
overdraft Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 Wendy Waverider I call her, and she can tie me to a cleat anyday!!!! Quote
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