Scott Charlton Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 Putting the house on the market, getting my son ready for college, work going right out...I eeked out a few minutes at sunset and was greeted quite warmly by this guy. Felt good to check the box in the log book. I'm really enjoying the baitrunner, it did take a little getting used to, but I do enjoy this reel quite a bit. MB19565 and punkroktownie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giants44 Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 Congratulations! Nice fish. Oh, and best of luck with the "other" stuff... Scott Charlton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriperSurg Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 Nice going! Scott Charlton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roccus7 Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 Congrats!! Being a lure fisherman, "Don't know nothing about Baitrunners and Circle Hooks" and am confused. Everything I read about circle hooks is NOT to put reels in free spool w/clicker on when using them since this increase the chance of gut-hooking. A Baitrunner is essentially a spinning "Free Spool" reel so should they be the reel of choice in this Circle Hook Bait Fishing World??? Scott Charlton 1 Shall I go to heaven or a-fishing? - H. D. Thoreau Veni. Vidi. Cepi. - with apologies to Gaius Julius Caesar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nbourque Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 2 mins ago, Roccus7 said: Congrats!! Being a lure fisherman, "Don't know nothing about Baitrunners and Circle Hooks" and am confused. Everything I read about circle hooks is NOT to put reels in free spool w/clicker on when using them since this increase the chance of gut-hooking. A Baitrunner is essentially a spinning "Free Spool" reel so should they be the reel of choice in this Circle Hook Bait Fishing World??? I use 2 bait runners with clams or cut macs. Once the fish starts to run I pick up the rod, reel down towards the fish then put tension on the line by bringing up the rod. I’ve never gut hooked a fish with a circle. Always in the corner of the mouth. Scott Charlton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nbourque Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 Is that the 8000 OC reel Scott? I picked one up last summer. I really like it so far. Scott Charlton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Charlton Posted June 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 3 hours ago, Roccus7 said: Congrats!! Being a lure fisherman, "Don't know nothing about Baitrunners and Circle Hooks" and am confused. Everything I read about circle hooks is NOT to put reels in free spool w/clicker on when using them since this increase the chance of gut-hooking. A Baitrunner is essentially a spinning "Free Spool" reel so should they be the reel of choice in this Circle Hook Bait Fishing World??? Excellent point, and yes a baitcaster does turn it into a free spool, HOWEVER, the baitcaster mode puts enough stress on the line that when you do go to set the hook, it hits the corner every time, at least it has for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Charlton Posted June 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 3 hours ago, Nbourque said: Is that the 8000 OC reel Scott? I picked one up last summer. I really like it so far. Excellent vision, sir, yes it is. A little pricey, but worth it. I've had it for over a year, and simple maintenance is all it needs. I had a Penn Spinfisher 6500 that I had to repair 3 times in 3 years before giving up on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Charlton Posted July 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 A somewhat frustrating day, but I almost landed one... EarningStripes207 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OOB Fisherman Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 “I got a lotta seawater in my underpants, but I’m gonna keep going” should be the name of your podcast man......I was dying when you said that. Keep em coming man, love these videos Scott Charlton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Charlton Posted July 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Your the best man! Need to learn that worm setup some night at oob! OOB Fisherman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OOB Fisherman Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 6 hours ago, Scott Charlton said: Your the best man! Need to learn that worm setup some night at oob! Any time my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamlet222 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 Scott, I love the videos and the effort. I hope you have a great season as you deserve it! Scott Charlton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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