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Got these in from Flakman this morning. I can tell you that the tuna tasted like tenderloin only better Laughing

Drillship near Hoover/Diana. A big marlin hangs out here!

Our 1st tuna on freelined sardine chunk

Hoover/Diana at 1st light

We got tackle!

Nice one!

Heading home - note my blue Avet and BillyStick!

At the dock for the kill shot!

rabbit · Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 2:56 pm Post subject:

Very nice. How much was the trip and what kind of tackle were you using?
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billystix · Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 4:35 am Post subject: havent heard from flak man

hi flakman
i havent heard from you, but i see you recieved your custom billystix spiral rod. let us know how you like the spiralstix rod ?
thanks
billystix

FlakMan

Caught 6 Blackfin and two yellow fin with it. Cranked even the largest yellowfin w/o any problem and much faster that those using TDL 25 or 6/0 Penn Senators on similar sized fish. Reel was loaded with 80# jerry Brown Spectra to a 100 yard top shot of 50# clear Suffix. I tied straight on to ringed and swiveled 6/0 Owner Super Mutu circle for freelining sardine chunks for most of the fish. Got lots of complements on rod and reel - sure looks sweet.
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repofish · Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 2:02 pm Post subject: flak-rod and reel

hey Flak-what kind of reel were you using. Saw mention to others that some wre using but no mention to what kind of reel you had on that custom billystix. REPOFISH

FlakMan · Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 2:33 pm Post subject: Avet EX Narrow 2 Speed

I have reel loaded with 400 yards of 80# Spectra with 100 yard top shot of 50# clear Sufix. I was able to get my fish in much quickler that those fishing with a ShimanoTLD 25 LeverDrags. Here are the specs and a picture (mine is blue!):

This new Avet is a most useful 4/0 size, capable of pulling 20# of drag with freespool at the strike position on the lever. The reel does have some excellent freespool right out of the box, with stainless steel six ball bearings helping her spin. It also has some unique features like a self canceling clicker, push button spool locking, and a cast control backlash prevention position on the leverdrag. The thing is built like a tank, with ergonomic power handle coupled to the two speed function, it's got POWER! With it's all machined aluminum construction it's got strength as well as looks. Gear ratio is 4:1 and 2:1 in low. Of course this reel is proudly designed and manufactured in the USA

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repofish · Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 2:43 pm Post subject: flak and reek

very nice. I take it yours is the blue combo in the pic. Very nice set-up. We are taking a tuna trip in a week or so and i was thinking about getting a new reel to try out. Thanks for the post.

billystix · Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 3:18 pm Post subject: billystix custom tuna rod

i really like the tuna setup that flak man has, i was in texas a couple weeks ago and was looking at that reel at that big fishing place, cant remember the name of the store, but it really is a honey.
the custom spiral that i built for flakman is a calstar 6470 blank slightly motified with fuzi s.i.c. guides and a n americian ah28m brass reel seat, and slick butt for stability, this rod blank is by far one of the finest tuna or stand up blanks that you can buy.
he also has a one of a kind custom wrap job to boot. if any one is in the mkt for a stand up rod or a "tunastix" then please feel free to contact me for your very own billystix custom "tunastix"
later
stix Very Happy

Zach H · Guest

guy in the 2nd pic w/the tuna wouldnt be John Pepper w/Baker would it? Kind of looks like him.

Power Fisherman · Mud Minnow Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 25

Great Looking Action Larry!

I sure would like to hook up with a Yellowfin.

Deaver
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