So close to land a 300 plus lbs bluefin on a popper today.

[shoefish]

Kil and Dom....what a combination. There are few that can even get on a fish of that size let along stay on one- you guys will get them next time for sure. And when you do, I can't wait to see the smiles on your faces

[kilsong]

I was pretty relaxed and paced myself for the whole fight as I knew it woudl take long.

It was funny that Dennis Braid called me before I hooked up the big tuna and asked whether I got Braid's spinning reel harness. I told me I would test it if I have a nice tuna. But I couldn't use it when I fought the monster as I had hard time to adjust it with my harness and I eventually decided to fight without any help of fighting belt.
Braid's spinning reel harness is simple, but a great idea as I had pain in my arms after long fight without harness.