I tell ya, those 20 + lb mahi give one hell of a tussle. They turn their flat body to the side and act as a massive planer. By the time you get one next to the boat they are straight down and hard to pull up. I was so exhausted after every fight. I think we need something bigger than tld 25's next time!! I know I learned my lesson on the gaff situation. I have a 3ft gaff with a small hook that I bought at my grandfather's estate auction. I need a 6 ft with 5 inch hook offset. We would have had 2x more fish!! I knew I needed it before this trip by one of my buddies talked me out of it. I'm gonna kick his @ss!! I'm looking at the 6ft aftco w/ 5 inch offset. Looks like a really nice gaff.
So, what does a 70 lb black drum pull like?
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