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I rented the first two years, then bought my own gear. Over the last 5 years we've pulled in the 20-30lbs Tuna and I've appreciated having my own gear. I'd rent again if I didn't have my own since it's way cheaper, but I would 100% bring some color tape or elastic bands so that you can see your rod on the wall of of 25 other rods just like it. The only time I lost a fish due to a bad knot was when someone grabbed my rental and I had to take another rod. The tuna was at the water and then the hook just came off. Just a note on the take-down rods: We have the same 20+ guys on the boat every year, and a couple years ago someone bought a high-end take down game fishing rod because they were flying in from Michigan. With a fish on, the end section came off and he lost the fish and use of his rod. It is the only experience I have with a take down, but that is enough for me

Just rent the first time. If you make a habit of doing it, then buying will be good. You'll get a chance to see how you like their grade of equipment, setup, rod and reel sizes, etc.

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Ain't no fun in that...

Just rent

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Wow! God is great! I am still in shock! I found this buck 4 days ago. The very brief encounter sparked my interest and I could not get him out of my head. I knew he was a good one and continued to look for him for next 4 days. Finally, I found him again, put a stalk on him, and got very luck considering the country was so thick. He was actually with 2 other bucks. I almost shot the wrong buck because the other one was a 105ish! I thought it was him at first. Don’t get me wrong, I would have been tickled with the 105, but then he stepped out from an oak and I realized I was on the wrong buck. It all happened so fast. I set my sight to 65 yards and made a great shot and he expired within 100 yards. I still can’t believe buckfever didn’t bite me, but I was very calm until I walked up on him! I didn’t realize how big he really was. He ended going 121 gross and 117 net.

125 pieces of 1x fired Nosler brand brass. Bought these off of here but found some new ADG brass instead. I never reloaded them. I made a modified case out of one that’s included. There tumbled and decapped. $150. Flagstaff

4 boxes Hornady SST 154 GR 7MM $45 each 1 box of 500 Sierra 30 cal TGK 125 GR $250 1 box of 500 Sierra match king 7mm 180 GR $250 1 box of 500 Sierra Match King 22 cal 69 GR $150 4 boxes of Sierra Match king 22 cal 69 GR $30 each 1 box Berger Classic Hunter 30 cal 168 GR $60 2 boxes Nosler Ballistic Tip 6mm 95 GR $30 each. Must pick up in the east valley.

Took my son in-laws on a tuna trip a few years ago, they were green as could be. Bought a couple spinning rigs as I knew they would struggle with baitcasters. Rigged the spinners with 65# braid backing combined with 30# fluoro leaders. Son in-laws took #1 and #2 in the jackpot. 45# and 43# bluefin. Only downside to a "coffee grinder" IMO, is not being able to rest the rod on the rail to take a break during the battle. I've fished the Excalibur, good boat, sleeps better than most. On another note, practice your knots prior to your trip. You can thank me later

Awesome buddy... 👍 👌

Terry Herndon seems pretty pleased.

Youth deer for my 15yo and Barbary for my 11yo!!

I recall it not being obvious. I thing it took just a little thumb pressure against the cap and unscrew it count-clockwise. It has been a couple years so I will see if I can find the cap I took off to vefify.

I wouldn’t be afraid to fish certain spinners for the right grade of tuna. But you’re just better off renting what they suggest at the time of departure. But it is fun to use your own stuff.

Can the bow go to 70#? I workout and have YUGE lats.. I shoot 70# minimim..

I'll give you $1500 cash. I only deal in cash. Are you willing to make a deal?? I am going to draw a unit 9 tag next year and will need this and just one arrow!

I am guessing coffeegrinders are spinning reels? Doesn't change a thing. I still hate baitcasters.

The OP likely is targeting bluefin tuna though. The San Diego boats have nice gear set up for the fish they’re targeting.

Thanks, it’s been well maintained and has a great ride.

Last tag for javelina this year. We had some bad winds this week after my wife killed on Friday. I spent the last 4 days wondering if I forgot what a javelina looks like in the binos. My son and I went out everyday after school with no luck. We put on some good miles hiking and glassed til dark each day. Yesterday evening we got an email from the school district that we have a snow day and there’s no school on Thursday. So this morning we booked out for a last day of the season hunt. The morning portion ended up seeing diddly squat. I remembered that last Saturday I spotted a herd 3 miles out but I had no idea how to get there and couldn’t landmark the area. We watched a young lady stalk that herd but couldn’t tell if she harvested anything. When I was running out of options today, We decided to head there and see if we could pick up the herd. I glassed up a single pig moving in a wash bed and we gave chase, got to 30-50 yards but no shots. The pig caught on that he was being chased and eventually ran off. We moved to another glassing spot close by and saw another single pig walking and we gave chase. Snuck in to 85 yards and waited for a broadside shot and got an opportunity and my son (Colby) knocked him down. I’m guessing the young lady got a shot off on Saturday since both pigs were solo and moving. This one is gonna be one of the best snow days Colby’ll have. He was ecstatic with harvesting a pig on the last day of the season. The pig was a nice sized boar 7-8 years old, real stinky. Gotta have been a breeding boar.

80 kids and counting in for the drawing

We will be up there for the youth hunt. Not much time so we will roll into our normal spot and hope they are talking!