Tailspin
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Funny comment about feeling bad for it carrying the weight around considering the alternative is to kill it. I'm sure it will be just fine and is happy to be alive with your gear in its face instead of getting the harpoon.
Hopefully everyone takes extreme caution with the big fish truth is your probably more likely to get injured trying to bring it on board vs. release it when all you really need to do us cut the line. Get over your $1 hook and cut the line (I'm speaking in general not to tailspin who has ample big fish experience).
Also you can use the precautionary principal if it looks like it might be over release it. Easier said then done I know but if you really want to measure a big one and/or get your hooks back put a tail rope on that Hali. Safety first.
If somebody does get hurt take responsibility for your part in it don't just blame the regs again all you need to do is cut the line don't mess around if your not capable, confident and willing to accept the risk.
Im really trying to stay off here, but GDW i would feel better putting that fish to use than to allow it to suffer a miserable slow death. Is cut the line and leave the hook the answer? Rigged a mack wih tandem singles, both were coming out its butt, would it live if simply cut? Tough call, and a silly reg. I get the reasoning behind it, but don't agree it as the best choice. Ill shut up now, not trying to fire up anyone here, just saying. A tail rope on an 80- 100 lber, that i would love to see! this aint wicked tuna! LOL. Have a good season Spin Out!