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02-28-2007, 07:13 AM
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02-28-2007, 07:13 AM
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 Dr Julie Ball's World Record Tautog! Dr. Julie Ball Pending World Record Tautog Women’s 8 pound test line Division 15 pounds, 10 ounces 25 February 2007 We left the dock Sunday, February 25th from Lynnhaven Inlet in Virginia Beach at 6:00am, and headed for seabass and tautog territory in calm seas. The Captain was Robin Ball, and the crew was Dr. Julie Ball and Jake Hiles. We knew a serious front was coming our way, so we planned to get our fishing in early so we could make it back before the winds picked up that afternoon. Although it was chilly, the ride was enjoyable. We set anchor on our first wreck, with one 7- inch tautog to show for a good effort. So we switched gears, and headed for our second choice structure. Once anchored on the next spot, Robin and Jake picked away at the seabass on squid, with decent fish ranging up to a little over four pounds. I boated a handful of seabass on a Shimano Catala combo spooled with 8 pound test. I was using big pieces of crab, thinking I can catch both seabass and tautog on the crab. The experts know that the largest fish always bite crab, while the smaller fish usually take clam. No clam for me today, I was after big fish! One of the interesting catches of the day was a 10 pound eel, which doubled the rod over. Five minutes after that slimy thing curled up the lines, and created a little handling commotion, I hooked into something big. My first thought was it another eel. I was determined that no eel was going to break my line, so I fought it with whatever skill I could muster. I worked him almost to the surface three times, then he would peel the line right back out to the bottom. This tug-of-war lasted about 10 minutes, with my crewmates poking lots of fun at my “dilemma.” I ignored them, and continued to work to gain line. As the fish popped to the top, I could not believe my eyes. A huge tautog lay across the water as if he were whipped. I called for the net, “quick.” I knew with one flip, he would be gone. A very surprised Jake skillfully netted the fish and landed him on the deck. I knew the previous women’s 8-pound line class record was a little over 10 pounds, and I could tell this one had it licked. My crew wasn’t making fun of me now! I was so excited, we had a few rounds of high-fives, and I danced a little jig. That fish was taking a ride back to the dock.  After several poses for photos, we kept him alive until we motored up to Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle, which is an official IGFA weigh station.   The new pending IGFA Women’s 8-pound line division tautog tipped the scales at an official weight of 15 pounds, 10 ounces. What a great day with a great crew! Julie <hr> Coast Guard dentist reels in record Tautog By LEE TOLLIVER, The Virginian-Pilot © May 20, 2007 Dr. Julie Ball has that special touch when it comes to light-tackle fishing.  She also has the kind of determination needed to pull off a major catch using equipment better suited to catching panfish. Last week, Ball landed two tautog that topped the existing women's 12 -pound-test line-class world record of 11 pounds, 6 ounces. Her catch is especially extraordinary because of the kind of gnarly structure where togs make their home. Most anglers search for the toothy critters with heavy, braided line to avoid breakoffs. But Ball, a Coast Guard dentist and an IGFA representative, wasn't about to let a few lost fish deter her from setting the record. "Don't get me wrong, I love fishing with my braided line," said Ball, who lives in Virginia Beach. "But when you are record-fishing, you have no choice but to use the kind of line needed." For Dr. Ball, light-tackle fishing is about more than records. Light-tackle fishing for bigger fish is about a test of skill and equipment. It also is a diversion.Dr. Ball, who last week earned Virginia's sixth level in the Master Angler program, always is looking for a new fishing challenge. "It keeps things interesting and exciting for me," said Ball, who registered more than 150 Virginia citation catches to earn the Master Angler Level 6 honor. "Not that fishing would ever get boring for me. It's just that when you get to a certain place in fishing, you need more challenges." Dr. Ball said experience helps in light-tackle fishing. To get that experience, she advises that anglers purchase good equipment - especially reels with good drag. "The drag is your best friend," Dr. Ball said. "First you have to have a good understanding of how the drag works. Then it's about finessing the fish with the rod and the drag, working with the fish and almost second-guessing everything it's going to do." Dr. Ball suggests getting started on fish that are plentiful and easy to catch - such as croaker or spot. She also says that anyone attempting light-tackle angling must avoid frustration because plenty of fish will be lost. "I lost tons trying for this record," she said. "It's just one of those things that's going to happen." Dr. Ball's Website Last edited by Sam; 01-24-2009 at 11:36 AM. Reason: Inserted more information  |
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02-28-2007, 08:20 AM
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02-28-2007, 08:21 AM
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| WOW, thats a Nice Fish  |
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02-28-2007, 08:39 AM
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02-28-2007, 07:12 PM
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| Tread lightly here Oliver.....Very nice fish!!! |
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04-08-2007, 12:23 PM
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| That fish was on top of the leader boards for the Va. Saltwater Fishing Tounament until it was beat out by a fish that was three ounces bigger. I wouldnt be to suprised to see much larger fish caught this season. |
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01-02-2009, 01:41 AM
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| World Record Tog That is one old Tog!
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01-04-2009, 05:21 AM
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| Feb 2007 She also got a like a 10 pound spadefish on her fly rod with something like a 4 pound tippet, something to do with amberjack and a 20 pound bluefish - ALL IN 2008 ! This was her 6th level master angler award, I'll see next month at the awards ceromony again.....anyone can do those things, just hang with the right people. One day this summer they got tired of catching 5 pound flounder, so she backed her boat over to mine and gave me what was left of their bait so they could go bouy hop for cobia.....I think they got like 6 citations that day when all was said and done...... Its tog time RIGHT NOW ! Last edited by Sam; 01-26-2009 at 02:37 AM. |
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01-04-2009, 06:34 PM
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01-04-2009, 08:30 PM
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| Sam Sam Sam .......  Some day Sam will come down and fish with us common folk......I have begged & pleaded, just dont know when he will ever visit ~~~~~ Last edited by Sam; 01-26-2009 at 02:38 AM. |
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01-05-2009, 04:43 PM
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| I'm hoping to head down to your stompin grounds here soon....Trying to get a couple buddies to hit Dutch Gap with me while I'm unemployed |
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01-05-2009, 07:59 PM
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 Just let me know!
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