Ultra Heavy Happy Hour (IHF Virtual Gatherings) Thread
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Nope. That is for an AFTM 1 weight. I use an AFTM 8 (on an AFTM 7 rod) line. I "overload" the rod so that I can throw short quick casts. I sacrifice distance, but I don't need distance next week.
I will be using one of these, it is a real collectors piece, I bought it directly from Jack Charlton about 18 years ago (I got a massive bollocking from Paula when she could how much it cost - USD700). But they are now changing hands for USD3,000
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@Giles I can't think of 1 reason you shouldn't have a camera strapped to your chest to capture some of the fun you have fishing around the world…
I can, I have zero interest in doing that ;). I try to live in the moment, I want to enjoy and experience what is happening to the max. Fucking around with a GoPro would just detract from that. If other's have them, and I am filmed, I'm delighted. I hardly ever take photos of the fish I catch for the same reason.
However, I will try and take a few this coming week, the little creek (it's called Davis Creek) I fish is really where my fishing heart resides…..It's sight fishing but so incredibly difficult and complex, it ticks all the boxes for me.
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I am possibly going to try one, but if it takes away from the experience instead of enhancing it, it'll go in a drawer. I can relate to your wanting to experience what's happening to the max.
Over the last 2 years I've been getting my nephew interested (now obsessed) with fishing. The 2 biggest fish and best fights we've had were fish on my line that I gave to him to fight and land. The pure joy of someone getting their personal best fish is better than me catching another one.
That said there's a few that I wish I could relive on video. Our surroundings are a bit less beautiful than the Bahamian mangroves, but not by much.
@Giles I can't think of 1 reason you shouldn't have a camera strapped to your chest to capture some of the fun you have fishing around the world…
I can, I have zero interest in doing that ;). I try to live in the moment, I want to enjoy and experience what is happening to the max. Fucking around with a GoPro would just detract from that. If other's have them, and I am filmed, I'm delighted. I hardly ever take photos of the fish I catch for the same reason.
However, I will try and take a few this coming week, the little creek (it's called Davis Creek) I fish is really where my fishing heart resides…..It's sight fishing but so incredibly difficult and complex, it ticks all the boxes for me.
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Here is the link for tomorrows social:
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@neph93 , The meeting ID is coming up invalid…
I'm in and live… you may need to update zoom:
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Sending my regrets. Have a good time everyone.
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@Filthy:
Sending my regrets. Have a good time everyone.
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@Filthy @henry_david you're missed fellas. Hoping you're well!
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Some damage done here
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Sorry guys I got a call and had to jump off. Nice to talk to everyone.
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Sorry guys I got a call and had to jump off. Nice to talk to everyone.
No worries buddy, good to see you
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It was an absolute pleasure to host another happy hour after a few months break. Five hours of great chat. Especially nice to get to know some new people @Dust @Joberwocky @ARNC and to talk to @goosehd and @LewisStonehouse properly for the first time. Thanks for a lovely evening to everyone who participated.
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While the majority has died out, if you'd like to hang and chat I'm available for the next 30. Send a request, I will let you in
