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SquidJig · 12-21-2011, 11:42 AM

Thanks a lot guys for the great info on irons. I believe my old 6x Jr was inherited from my dad so it was probably one of the old light versions. Good to know I'm not nuts. Bad to know it won't be easy replacing it.

I believe I recently glanced through a copy of the book roadx quoted from. The author said he could tell which irons would swim well just by looking at them. If I remember correctly, he said the sharper the edges, the better they swim. The variation came from the hand finishing. I'll have to keep that in mind the next time I buy an iron.

But back to Iceman's topic. I caught my first BSB Sunday. SOB towed me way off the squid grounds and wrecked my rod holding arm. I hope that's the last one I ever pull on. Here's a tip I learned the hard way. If the air bladder ruptures and is venting on its own, (my BSB was 'farting'), work quick to unhook it or cut the leader. I wasted time videoing the fish. By the time I realized what was happening, it sank and there was nothing I could do to stop it. I finally had to cut my line to keep from losing even more spectra. I'll be glad when they move out of the area.

Tight lines ... but no BSB!

12-21-2011, 11:42 AM	#38
SquidJig Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 76	Thanks a lot guys for the great info on irons. I believe my old 6x Jr was inherited from my dad so it was probably one of the old light versions. Good to know I'm not nuts. Bad to know it won't be easy replacing it. I believe I recently glanced through a copy of the book roadx quoted from. The author said he could tell which irons would swim well just by looking at them. If I remember correctly, he said the sharper the edges, the better they swim. The variation came from the hand finishing. I'll have to keep that in mind the next time I buy an iron. But back to Iceman's topic. I caught my first BSB Sunday. SOB towed me way off the squid grounds and wrecked my rod holding arm. I hope that's the last one I ever pull on. Here's a tip I learned the hard way. If the air bladder ruptures and is venting on its own, (my BSB was 'farting'), work quick to unhook it or cut the leader. I wasted time videoing the fish. By the time I realized what was happening, it sank and there was nothing I could do to stop it. I finally had to cut my line to keep from losing even more spectra. I'll be glad when they move out of the area. Tight lines ... but no BSB!