WHEN THE MAINLINE BREAKS......VIDEO

[Fins&Feathers]

OK How did the main BREAK ???? anyone anyone

Great Video and team work

[Glenn W]

OK How did the main BREAK ???? anyone anyone

Great Video and team work

The line broke as the SPRO was going through the roller tip. The rod angle was high and as I grabbed the leader and pulled down, it put the SPRO and roller tip in a bind---- it broke somewhere around the crimp. whoops. Leader was 80lb Ande.

[Fins&Feathers]

So we can learn from this is
No SPRO windons with roller tips?

[Glenn W]

So we can learn from this is
No SPRO windons with roller tips?

I'm no fan of rollers on 50 lb gear, but the real lesson to learn is---- shit happens

[gaffer]

I'm no fan of rollers on 50 lb gear, but the real lesson to learn is---- shit happens

and excellent crews recover - good job Glenn.