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Comments (3)
I call BS on this one.... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Darby | August 23, 2008 3:32 AM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)
I call BS on this one.
You set the hook on a fish that big on a rod and reel that small... You get left holding the handle. Not to mention there's no drag setting on a closed face like that reel. Not to mention there's no way at best the 6 pound line is going to hold up against weight like that.
I refuse to believe this story.
1. Posted by Darby | August 23, 2008 3:32 AM |
Score: -1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on August 23, 2008 03:32
2. Posted by Ryan | August 23, 2008 7:44 AM | Score: 0 (2 votes cast)
The fish is only almost as fat as that little girl. Parenting in this country has hit a low.
2. Posted by Ryan | August 23, 2008 7:44 AM |
Score: 0 (2 votes cast)
Posted on August 23, 2008 07:44
3. Posted by Imhotep | August 23, 2008 11:34 AM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)
Darby,
The drag setting is on the side of the reel. Zebco makes a great beginner reel, they all have drag settings on the side handle.
Looks like a family portrate of obesity to me!
Sad.
3. Posted by Imhotep | August 23, 2008 11:34 AM |
Score: -1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on August 23, 2008 11:34