thomwellls
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Hi we have a 2000 52 Grand Banks Europa which I want to fish from. I have both straight and bent saltwater rods. Any suggestions on how to set up rod holders ?
Hi we have a 2000 52 Grand Banks Europa which I want to fish from. I have both straight and bent saltwater rods. Any suggestions on how to set up rod holders ?
I am well known amongst friends as the worst fisherman on the planet. That said, I'm looking forward to changing my luck with this book - The Cruisers Handbook of Fishing.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071427880/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_DZQNY1ZZSBQ5RKQT0VHB
Peter
Fishing while cruising is one thing, setting up a cruising boat for fishing is something different.
I looked at this book several years ago. As I recall, the author has charter/commercial fishing in his background and discusses everything from handlines off the stern to more complex setups. But hey, as I said. I'm a lousy fisherman. My best catch was trading a half-sack of limes for some fresh fish from guys who were great fishermen but had no limes. West End Bahamas. We both felt we got a deal. At least until the no-see-ums took their toll.
Peter
It's skewed towards the cruising boat, but there's a lot of detailed information that is probably helpful up through mid-level offshore fisherman.That might be a very good reference then...explaining the big differences.
I agree that it is best not to hook up with something too big. Do many of you fish for your dinner?
I have surmised that some of you do not leave your wife to run the boat while you fish and have a mate to fetch beer and gaff whatever rises out of the deep .
I suppose you are correct that this is more complicated than my days on a fishing boat off the Kona coast. However,, I am convinced that I can catch our dinner, be ready for cocktail hour and grill our dinner and at the anchor. I know a 52 Grand Banks is not a full on fishing boat but once caught it makes a wonderful place to eat my catch. I agree that it is best not to hook up with something too big. Do many of you fish for your dinner?