Hardest fighting fish?
Sep 23, 2020 13:12:41 #
I like the fight of steelhead! If they are hooked in a river get ready to run! The Ricky Sitka
Sep 23, 2020 13:40:07 #
I'd say pulling an old rusty bucket off the bottom. But, if you are talking about fish pound for pound, then it is Carp.
Sep 23, 2020 14:22:57 #
Iv'e never caught anything super big.
My vote is for the bonito on freshwater gear.
Some people that I know use heavy gear while fishing, I'm more of a sport fisherman than a bucket filler fisherman.
If and when I'll ever fish again. LOL.
My vote is for the bonito on freshwater gear.
Some people that I know use heavy gear while fishing, I'm more of a sport fisherman than a bucket filler fisherman.
If and when I'll ever fish again. LOL.
Sep 23, 2020 14:35:24 #
mmadoc
Loc: santa rosa,CA
OldBassGuy wrote:
Something I have always wondered what true fisherman think. Pound for Pound, what fish is the hardest fighting fish?
I have never caught a sword fish, but I have read many stories about guys fighting them for 24hrs+. I have caught marlin, yellowfin, bluefin and yellowtail. Out of those, would have to go for yellowtail. However, if you hook a truly big marlin that sounds, you are in for a battle. Speakin from experience there.
I have never caught a sword fish, but I have read many stories about guys fighting them for 24hrs+. I have caught marlin, yellowfin, bluefin and yellowtail. Out of those, would have to go for yellowtail. However, if you hook a truly big marlin that sounds, you are in for a battle. Speakin from experience there.
I would vote for Dogtooth tuna, which are even stronger /faster, then yellowfin tuna.
Sep 23, 2020 14:38:42 #
Sep 23, 2020 14:39:41 #
You may be right. I heard they're pure hell. I think somebody I know or knew got one in Baja. How big do they get?
Sep 23, 2020 14:49:47 #
Ben Bragg wrote:
Those jacks lean that broad body into the fight !!!
Like reeling in a muscular car hood
Like reeling in a muscular car hood
From personal experience several times, the Jacks. Hands down.👍
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺
Sep 23, 2020 14:57:12 #
Gary Northrop
Loc: Richland WA
Pacific coho and sockeye salmon are contenders, in my opinion,
as well as permit.
as well as permit.
Sep 23, 2020 15:14:23 #
rapala54
Loc: Nappanee,IN.
20lb salmon in a small river full sticks in Michigan. Just a rocket on a string.
Sep 23, 2020 15:19:05 #
Sep 23, 2020 15:40:46 #
fishrmans
Loc: Waushara Cnty Wisconsin and Port Charlotte Fl
hacksaw wrote:
From personal experience several times, the Jacks. Hands down.👍
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺
I’m with you on that. I’ve caught yellowfin tuna, black fin tuna, wahoo and AJ’s and they all put up a great fight but not pound for pound like the jack cravelle puts up. First time I caught one I said to my buddy “I must have a 30 lb fish” the way my rod was bending. And it was a heavy duty rod and reel I was using. It turned out to be a 7 pound Jack.
Sep 23, 2020 15:57:36 #
MuskyHunter
Loc: Torrington, CT
Ben Bragg wrote:
I’ve seen musky literally fight to the death.
Easy to fight a musky to death. They have ultra high oxygen requirements and it doesn't take much. I have seen many fish with more endurance than a musky...northerns, lake trout, any salmon.
This is really a silly question for many reasons that have already been stated. Every fish is different and brings something special to the table. For me, it's the first 30 seconds of a muskie's fight and their tail walks...after that they play dead.
Sep 23, 2020 16:15:59 #
Sep 23, 2020 16:16:23 #
MuskyHunter wrote:
Easy to fight a musky to death. They have ultra high oxygen requirements and it doesn't take much. I have seen many fish with more endurance than a musky...northerns, lake trout, any salmon.
This is really a silly question for many reasons that have already been stated. Every fish is different and brings something special to the table. For me, it's the first 30 seconds of a muskie's fight and their tail walks...after that they play dead.
This is really a silly question for many reasons that have already been stated. Every fish is different and brings something special to the table. For me, it's the first 30 seconds of a muskie's fight and their tail walks...after that they play dead.
They play dead until you start to take the hooks out that’s when they get dangerous
Sep 23, 2020 16:19:26 #
MuskyHunter
Loc: Torrington, CT
Wv mike wrote:
They play dead until you start to take the hooks out that’s when they get dangerous
I agree, I have been to the hospital once (just a few stitches), but a buddy of mine got his entire hand in the mouth of a big musky (46 stitches).
Do you agree with me on the nature of their fight - short but wild?
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