06-29-2001, 02:14 AM
G'day Pete<br><br>This is not the Pete Saw from New Zealand by any chance is it?<br><br>As mentioned already by Capt's Dan and Jeff, go heavier in the gear/reel/rod department and choose real solid hooks. <br><br>And I mean "real" solid for either vertical jigs, live bait rigs or trolling lures. <br><br>An average size GT will cause enough mayhem let alone ones that start getting up in class like the one of Jeff's below. <br><br>You have can the best rod, reel and line set up in the world, but it all means nothing if your hooks are not up to the job. <br><br>Often it will the hook that gives way first! <br><br>Dan's point about needing a glove is also an important one and tailing a GT without one means major damage. <br><br>We will be trialing the new Okuma TI20LW's shortly on big GT's (in the Pacific). It will be interesting to see how they hold up because if you cannot hold a GT's head up, then they will tail thump you forever and just "wear you and your gear down" until something gives. <br><br>Second after hooks giving way is your knots. <br><br><br><br>Burnin Thumbs!<br><br>Steve B<br>Moderator - Lures/Baits<br><A HREF="http://www.demonjigs.com" target="_new">http://www.demonjigs.com</A>