"Tim" wrote in message
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Ed wrote:

Sport fishing magazine had an article a few years back that claimed the
average Marlin in the US cost $25,000 each when caught on a large
sportfish. (including boat expenses, gear and boat depreciation etc)

Cheaper to charter in an area like venezuela where they are more
plentiful!!!!



Sounds like a really expensive hobby.

Well, for the most, but not for all.?

I think I'd best stick to crappie, bluegill, and catfeeesh, with a worm
and a Zebco.....


Book a long range trip out of San Diego. Lots of big fish, about $250-300 /
day including tip. Includes meals and tackle is rented resonably. The
really big fish, the cow tuna ((200#+) is mostly caught on Penn gold or
other aluminum reels. Not Graphite reels as the aluminum is much better at
dumping heat from the drags.