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Old 09-20-2019, 07:01 PM   #8
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Re: Florida Diver sets New Halibut Spearfishing Record

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Originally Posted by popgun pete View Post
Read a story in Skin Diver magazine where a guy shot such a huge Halibut that when it heaved up from the bottom it was much bigger than he was and began powering its way towards a drop off that lead to an Abyss. Fearing a magic carpet ride into the depths being dragged along by this enormous and super powerful monster he let go of the spear and decided that his life was more valuable than trying to hold onto the fish
A float line attached to a couple of 55 gallon drums could have solved that problem. Shoot and skedadel
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