Thank you! I really appreciate the comment. I still can't get over how beautiful the bluefin were and how the water moving over them changed their colors so dramatically.
great video, thanks for sharing your experiences. I notice you were using a Colton rod with your Behemoth. How did they perform for out there, any issues or were they flawless ? thanks David
Thanks David! On day one, I was using my 11wt Hardy because it is a dream to cast, and I was trying to pace myself for hours of blind casting. I then hooked a really big GT and never felt in control. Where I was fishing, you have to stop the fish immediately, or they will wrap you around numerous coral boulders. I lost that fish for that reason. After that, I switched to the 12wt Colton Leviathan. It is truly a big fish rod. I have caught big tarpon on my 11wt Hardy, but none had the sheer power of that first GT. The 12wt Colton was definitely heavier in the hand, but the Behemoth reel is very heavy, so that's a big part of it. I was concerned about wearing out my casting arm with 6 days of fishing ahead of me. But that never happened even with hours of blind casting. Moreover, when I hooked into another truly big GT, I was so glad that I was using the Colton. I quickly gained control, and dictated the fight. That fish will be seen in my next video on day 5. If you notice from this video, my rod also has a foregrip. A lot of rod builders have gone away from these for good reason. At 12wt, and up, I think the arguments against them start to turn. Anyway, sorry for the long reply. Yes, the Colton performed perfectly for what I bought it for, GTs, tuna, sharks and Jack Crevalle. I love that rod. It gives me confidence that I can land just about any big game.
Glad to hear the Colton worked so well, i did notice the fore grip. did you find it usful to fight the bigger GT you hooked up to. They must really pull like trains if they are stronger than Tarpon
Well, let me be clear about the tarpon comparison. Pound for pound the GT seems stronger because you are usually forced to stop them really quickly. If you let them run, they will inevitably wrap you on the rocks that they are usually hanging out on. As I'm sure you know, a tarpon usually gets airborne right away. If you can keep them on the hook, the jumping helps wear them out a bit. A GT is just shear power from the get go. but I don't think a GT has the stamina of a tarpon. A tarpon has power, stamina and as a bonus it jumps. That's definitely the more exciting fight. The next video is out. here is the link to that: ruclips.net/video/pdOXxcFe5kQ/видео.html
Good job brother
Thank you!
fantastic video well done looking forward to the next one
Thank you! I really appreciate the comment. I still can't get over how beautiful the bluefin were and how the water moving over them changed their colors so dramatically.
Been to Christmas Island twice. Got four GTs. One near 70 lbs.
Yikes, can't imagine a 70lb GT on a fly rod. Nice!
Some great footage. Looks like a blast
Wish you were there!
Great fish and awesome footage!
Thank you! I appreciate you say so. I am working on Day 5. It has the biggest fish of the trip and more great footage.
Going in two weeks. Cant wait to go back!
Good luck! I hope you have a blast.
great video, thanks for sharing your experiences. I notice you were using a Colton rod with your Behemoth. How did they perform for out there, any issues or were they flawless ? thanks David
Thanks David! On day one, I was using my 11wt Hardy because it is a dream to cast, and I was trying to pace myself for hours of blind casting. I then hooked a really big GT and never felt in control. Where I was fishing, you have to stop the fish immediately, or they will wrap you around numerous coral boulders. I lost that fish for that reason. After that, I switched to the 12wt Colton Leviathan. It is truly a big fish rod. I have caught big tarpon on my 11wt Hardy, but none had the sheer power of that first GT. The 12wt Colton was definitely heavier in the hand, but the Behemoth reel is very heavy, so that's a big part of it. I was concerned about wearing out my casting arm with 6 days of fishing ahead of me. But that never happened even with hours of blind casting. Moreover, when I hooked into another truly big GT, I was so glad that I was using the Colton. I quickly gained control, and dictated the fight. That fish will be seen in my next video on day 5. If you notice from this video, my rod also has a foregrip. A lot of rod builders have gone away from these for good reason. At 12wt, and up, I think the arguments against them start to turn. Anyway, sorry for the long reply. Yes, the Colton performed perfectly for what I bought it for, GTs, tuna, sharks and Jack Crevalle. I love that rod. It gives me confidence that I can land just about any big game.
Glad to hear the Colton worked so well, i did notice the fore grip. did you find it usful to fight the bigger GT you hooked up to. They must really pull like trains if they are stronger than Tarpon
Well, let me be clear about the tarpon comparison. Pound for pound the GT seems stronger because you are usually forced to stop them really quickly. If you let them run, they will inevitably wrap you on the rocks that they are usually hanging out on.
As I'm sure you know, a tarpon usually gets airborne right away. If you can keep them on the hook, the jumping helps wear them out a bit. A GT is just shear power from the get go. but I don't think a GT has the stamina of a tarpon. A tarpon has power, stamina and as a bonus it jumps. That's definitely the more exciting fight. The next video is out. here is the link to that: ruclips.net/video/pdOXxcFe5kQ/видео.html