This is the first time I really got tired fighting this large stingrays, I created two part video. The first one is showing the first person view and cart view of the camera. The second part is where I have to reel a huge stingray. Overall it was a fun fishing day.
Here’s the video link
Part 1 - https://youtu.be/0Xev_LtGdW0
Part 2 - https://youtu.be/UM-kPoG84MQ
Enjoy watching the video!
Nice
Nice videos Werson:smiley: Looks like you have got a nice set up with that cart.
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Originally posted by runbabyrunNice videos Werson:smiley: Looks like you have got a nice set up with that cart.
Thanks Pete , I might get a new cart the aluminum type. The one I have started getting rust im just keeping a paint on it to prolong the life.
Jarvis,
I might have a nice cart for you… Im torn about getting rid of mine or not. I just don’t really use it enough due to not having space for it in the car haha
also, you a brave man flipflopping that guy over with the tail swinging around haha. I still cant get comfortable handling the big ones
It’s funny every time I flop a big stingray onto a crowded beach I get accosted by expert stingray handlers.
I find fighting the big Rays is a waist of valuable fishing time. Once I am sure it’s a big Ray, it keeps the rig. I don’t need them swimming through 3 or 4 other lines, or miss a big pull down on another rod. I can tie another rig quicker than hauling its heavy butt onto the sand.
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Originally posted by dparker677I find fighting the big Rays is a waist of valuable fishing time. Once I am sure it’s a big Ray, it keeps the rig. I don’t need them swimming through 3 or 4 other lines, or miss a big pull down on another rod. I can tie another rig quicker than hauling its heavy butt onto the sand.
I agree with you its a hard lesson learned for me although I like the feeling of reeling it but of course it waste a lot of time. I will just cut it off next time.
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Originally posted by papajohickJarvis,
I might have a nice cart for you… Im torn about getting rid of mine or not. I just don’t really use it enough due to not having space for it in the car haha
I sent you a pm here
What are people peppering you for when flipping them?
Like me Parker, I will typically cut it once I see it. Sucks to lose the lead sometimes but I just don’t want to deal with it haha
Depending on how heavy your tackle is, don’t cut the line. See if you can lock it down (grab the spool), point the rod at the fish/ray so that it’s not bending at all, and walk backwards. Depending on your setup (and what you’re hooked into), you may only lose the hook.
Or, if the main line breaks it will still likely break at the swivel, and you won’t leave a hundred yards of fishing line out there.
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Originally posted by brysonDepending on how heavy your tackle is, don’t cut the line. See if you can lock it down (grab the spool), point the rod at the fish/ray so that it’s not bending at all, and walk backwards. Depending on your setup (and what you’re hooked into), you may only lose the hook.
Or, if the main line breaks it will still likely break at the swivel, and you won’t leave a hundred yards of fishing line out there.
My heaviest set-up is 30# braid. This time of year though I only fish “light”…15# mono main, 30# mono double drop and #2 wire hooks. I tighten the drag until I believe the hook may straighten. Usually the line fails at the knot or down near the rig where it’s been nicked or rubbed.
I’m not gonna try and “muscle” a fat ray in. A trick I’ve been using for years; when it Sucks down on the bottom, give it a 100% slack line. The Ray will begin to swim, then you can gain some ground. Repeat when necessary. Also it can’t get tired if it ain’t swimmin’.
good tip bryson.
I typically do what Dparker mentioned. Just tighten the drag and wait for either the hook to straighten or the knot to fail. Of course on my bigger rod that takes a bit.