Fishing Rod Challenge! Ugly Stik GX2 VS. BIG Sharks
This video was inspired by Catfish and Carp - Fishing rod challenge! Can I break an Ugly Stik GX2?! • Fishing rod challenge!...
In his video he attempted to break a Ugly Stik GX2 by lifting heavy objects including his son in a go cart and his boat trailer. Being that fish are more than just dead weight, I wanted to do the same test but against fish. Big fish. Really big fish. So my fish of choice is the Shark.
I figured I would start with a small shark (Nurse Shark or Bonnet Head Shark). If it survived that, then move up to a shark that was in the 3' to 6' range. After that, it was a matter of getting something big enough to break that rod regardless of size.
Well the day was successful as I was able to check off the small size by picking up a nice 3' Nurse Shark. After that a 7' Lemon took the bait and after a twenty minute fight, I was able to wrangle him in with no damage to the Ugly Stik GX2.
All of this was accomplished with the stock combo rod and reel. The only addition being some 20lb Berkley Big Game Mono and a foot of 38lb single strand wire and a 7/0 circle hook. A chunk of fresh caught Jack Cravelle rounded out the rig.
For the next part of the challenge, I will be looking for something in the 8' plus range or bigger that will break that Ugly Stik GX2....or not.
KEY WEST KAYAK FISHING: Equipment Used
The Car - 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback DX
The Motorcycle - 1997 BMW F650
The Kayaks
1) 2010 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140.
2) 2012 Hobie Adventure Island w/ Outboard Motor Mount
- 2010 Suzuki 2.5 HP 4-Stroke Outboard
- Lowrance Hook-5
The Rods/Reels
1) 7' MH Shimano Teramar, TMS-X70MH, Line Wt. 10-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-1 1/2oz, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Extra Fast
- Penn Conflict 4000
- Power Pro 20lb
- Power Pro 10lb
- Andes 15lb pink mono
2) 7' H Shimano Teramar, TMS-F70H, Line Wt. 15-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-2oz, Power: Heavy, Action: Med Fast
- Penn Conflict 6000
- Power Pro 65lb
3) 6'6" XXH Offshore Angler - Ocean Master Freestyle Jigging Trigger Rod, OM66XXHT, Line Wt. 80-200, Lure Wt, 7 1/2 - 13 1/2oz, Power Extra Extra Heavy
- Shimano Torium 16
- Power Pro 65lb
4) 7'6" M Hurricane Calico Jack IM7, CAJ-457, Line Wt. 8-17lb, Lure Wt 3/8-3/4oz, Power: Medium
- Shimano Solstace 4000 FI
- Power Pro 20lb
5) 6' Ande Tournament Stand Up Rod, ASU-601A SDRMH, Line Wt. 20-50, Power: Medium Heavy
- Shimano TLD-30A 2-Speed
- Power Pro 65lb
6) 6'6" Shimano Trevala, TVC-66MH, Line Wt. 50-100lb, Jig Wt 50-100g, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb
7) 7' Shimano Trevala, TVC-70ML, Line Wt. 20-50lb, Jig Wt 55-135g, Power: Medium Light, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb
Plus a few other misc saltwater rigs that are used sparingly and some Bass rigs which I won't use in salt water.
Filming
GoPro Hero 4 Silver
GoPro Hero 3 Black
GoPro Studio Editing Software
Header Graphic Created By: Jeff Kaphingst (www.jeffthedesigner.com) (www.rack30.com)
12 янв 2017
