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| 928.1 | "Rigotoni, Arrigoni, etc." | DASXPS::WMERRILL | | Thu Dec 15 1988 11:14 | 5 |
| Arrigoni Samson???
Sounds like an Italian Strongman. :*)
Bill Dance
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| 928.2 | Look like a good idea... | NAC::SWEET | Capt. Codfish...GW Fishing Team | Thu Dec 15 1988 12:29 | 13 |
| Rich,
I have seen pictures of devices like you describe and I think
I have seen a few boats with them down around Pt Judith. They look
like a good compromise if you can't afford a real chair but want
to hunt for giants. My question would be are they better than a
portable fighting chair? Are they designed for standup rods or
IGFA trolling rods? On a 25' grady they would ceratinly take up
less room than a full chair, and space with a chair would be at
a premium. I do not think for standup fishing for small tuna
(100-150lbs) it would be necessary but if you hook up a giant that
is another story.
Bruce
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| 928.3 | New low cost chair from Pompanette | NAC::SWEET | Capt. Codfish...GW Fishing Team | Mon Dec 19 1988 15:18 | 7 |
| Rich,
There was an article in the fisherman about a new fighting chair
from Pompanette. It is supposed to be good for up to 50lb tackle
and cost under a grand. You might want to check it out.
Bruce
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| 928.4 | POST VS. CHAIR VS. STAND UP | DPDMAI::VILLAROSA | | Sun Mar 05 1989 23:46 | 24 |
| I have used these posts on a few different occasions in Fla. Their
primary function is to take the place of a fighting chair in small
boats where space is at a premium. It enables you to use the heavier
IGFA class trolling rods. They have all the functionality of a chair
as far as rod holder, piviot for hook setting, etc.. It also offers
something for you to support against when having to fight large
fish in rough seas.
In my opinion, for smaller fish up to around 300-400 lbs. I like
the stand up system complete with the short 5 1/2 ft. rods, Braid
type belt, and kidney harness and tackle to around 50 lb test. For
the heavier classes (80 and 130) it takes tremendous endurance and
strength to keep the pressure on for any length of time(over 1 hour).
If your using these heavier outfits and looking for extremely large
fish, this type of post setup is better han nothing. If you have
the room and the dollars to put a chair in your boat, than the smaller
modles from Pompannette, Murray Bros. etc. win hands down. In the
chair the leverage and power comes from using your legs against
the footrest. Your legs definitely have more strength and endurance
than your back. Drawbacks to the chair is available room in your
boat and your wallet. They range in price from 1000 to 5000 depending
on construction and class rating. If you can, try one before buying,
it may fit your needs very nicely.
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| 928.5 | REASONABLY PRICED FIGHTING CHAIR | DPDMAI::VILLAROSA | | Mon Mar 06 1989 23:50 | 19 |
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In the February issue of Florida Sportsman I ran across an ad for
Murray Bros. for a fighting chair. They're rating it as a sailfish
chair whic means it can handle up to 50 lb. class tackle. It's not
their typical stainless steel and teak models, but rather a molded
chair. It has the rod gimbal striking arm/rod holders on both sides
but no footrest.
The real surprising thing is the price. It costs $455.00 and is
a deck mounted chair. I didn't think these guys had anything to
sell that was under a thousand bucks. Best price I ever saw for
one of the Pompannette portable cheapies was around $750.00
If your interested their phone number is 407-845-1043. Address is:
Murray Brothers
207 E. Blue Heron Blvd.
Riviera Beach, Fla. 33404
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