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Dredges, options and advise

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Looking to add a dredge or 2 into the mix, looking for advise and thoughts...

Like the 9 inch bulb squid, been looking at 6 and 8 point umbrella rigs with weights? folding?, up to 11 bulb squid on em with a stinger. Have seen some decent ones also thinking of building...seemed to develope a following the last couple of years...looks like you can fill the gap w/ these buy getting down a 100 feet at 3 knots of so. Gotta think there is a bit of tension w/ a 8 point 3 pound dredge some ways back? saw some photos of them in action down about 7/8 feet and they look pretty sweet.

Thoughts?

Capt. Chris
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Hey Fly,

Hope winter is treating you well. Won't be long and we will be back out there chasing around the pelagics again. I am going to add a dredge this year as we may have to target marlin if the yellowfin bite sucks.

Chicken of the Sea
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Probably mid-April - I don't really get into it until the bunker show and I can live line those big fish. Never got into the clamming game. I can not wait to get offshore and chase the tuna and marlin again. I have the boat in my driveway so I sat out there and smoked a cigar earlier while I fiddled with some gear. It will be here before we know it. Enjoy the rest of your winter and we'll keep in touch.

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Fly,

Do you have teaser reels on that YF? I am considering adding a pair this year.

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Fly,

A good enclosure will make all the difference in the world for you. I fished the boat until December 28th - had to shovel the snow out of it to use it. Once I got in the enclosure it was like the greenhouse effect - nice and cozy. Plus on those days when you are zipping back from the canyon at 45 kts in that Fin - you'll be deaf from the wind without one. Regarding teaser reels I am looking at the Sport-teasers brand - trying to figure out how to get the lines to my riggers without poking a hole in my top or enclosure (no way i am doing that).

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Hey Hat,

How is the bad wheel treating you? It won't be long now and we will be back on the water chasing the tunies.
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I don't know if I can handle that kind of luxury. I might get spoiled and have to sell my go fast for something big and comfy:D. I am used to donuts, cold coffee and soggy sandwiches.
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