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Outrage19Tue Dec-18-01 06:39 PM
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Hey Salmonoid,

I'm really not the one to answer this question. There are simply too many variables with this particular fish. You could possibly catch a school size fish but then again you could just as easily hook into a 50+ fish. All I can offer are a few common sense thoughts as they might relate to Seabass fishing.

Regarding drag... just set your drag according to the line class you are fishing and pray that once hooked up that the initial run doesn't find you in the kelp. These fish are known for their first run and if you are lucky enough that the fish doesn't take you into the bushes then the rest is pretty much text book.

The main thing after the initial run is to not horse the fish. Seabass have a relatively soft mouth and they also tire quickly. More often than not the fish will "float" to the surface in short order if he doesn't wad you up right out of the gate.
Don't even try to release these guys if they come to the boat belly up. Best to just revel in the joy of catching one and enjoy the meal that he will afford you. And they are most delicious as I'm sure you are well aware!! :-)

Good luck and Happy Seabass Fishing!!

Dave(Outrage)

  

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"I'm Dreaming of a White Seabass..." [View all] , Salmonoid, Fri Dec-14-01 12:44 PM
  RE: "I'm Dreaming of a White Seabass...", HARBOR KING, Dec 14th 2001, #1
RE:, Outrage19, Dec 14th 2001, #2
RE:, Salmonoid, Dec 17th 2001, #3
      RE:, Outrage19, Dec 18th 2001 #4
           RE:, bassnet, Dec 18th 2001, #5
                RE: where I caught it..., Outrage19, Dec 18th 2001, #6
                     RE: where I caught it..., Salmonoid, Dec 19th 2001, #7
RE:, Shannon, Dec 23rd 2001, #8

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