07-27-2001, 12:29 PM
Well it got out twice. It is no longer a virgin. I caught 3 bluefish, but only saw and boated 1 of them so I guess I only caught one. Increasing drag with my hand on the side is realy cool. Casting it is easier than I was lead to believe. A few casts and I had it down. To test the casting distance I put 3 oz. on with no hook or bait and let it rip. I was just short of crossing the Manasquan, NJ jetty (by the snack stand for those of you who know it), about 130 yards. I took it to a beach with no wind and casted 3 oz. with a fish finder and killie, and my cast was closer to maybe 80 yards. I am going to get a knock-off of break-away tackle, which lets you clip your hook to the line so the bait and weight don't spin like a prop. speaking of props, as soon as my friend, my captain, gets some new parts he claims he needs (just one new engine), I will hit the Atlantic again. I hope not to have to lower myself and go on a party boat but a fisherman's got to do what a fisherman's got to do. Also as me being ReelSeaSick, I need to report that I returned my ReliefBand. I think my wrist is too thin and the Band would not stay in place. I have 3 patches waiting to be used. Due to the lenght of this note, it was not proofed.<br><br>Tight lines at sea, screamin kids at home!