How not to catch a billfish or How to sink a boat

General Fishing Discussion
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http://dailypicksandflicks.com/2013/01/28/boat-sinks-while-fighting-a-marlin-picture-gallery/

Boat Sinks While Fighting a Marlin (Picture Gallery)
Featured, Fun Pic, Strange News By Dave on 2013/01/28 11:11 PM

Captain lost control of his boat while backing down and maneuvering on a Black Marlin off the coast of Panama. The boat sank but the crew was rescued by the photo boat.

“I am constantly amazed at the stupidity of the general public.”
~my dad

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Rod still in hand!
I wonder if he continued the fight on the photo boat?
Thanks for posting that.

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18’ Sterling
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Big Ugly Homemade Blue Push Pole

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Fish 1 - Fisherman 0

Now that fish has a good story…“let me tell you about the boat I sunk”.

Seriously though, how in the heck does that happen?

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He had the drag set way to high[:0]:imp::smiley:

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lol @ the dude still holding rod & drag comment… backing up prolly too fast big wave rolled right into back of boat while motors still pulling the boat down!?!..what a day

“Fish On”

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Tug-of-war…boat lost

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Think seatow could help?

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Ya can’t fix stupid!

Mike Crouch
Sea Tow Charleston
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