Jack Packard vs. the Kingfish
(We think his name was Huey, because he sure was Long)
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Donna's Dad, Age 65, Enjoying Retirement
  • Time:  March 31, 1998, 7:15 AM
  • Place:  Gulf of Mexico, 5 miles W. of Belair, FL
  • Players:  JEPIII + 5-foot, 45 lb. Kingfish, both released
  • Facts:  4 3/4 oz. Rod, #10 test line.  Unusual for two reasons:
    • Most kingfish caught are 10-25 pounds
    • Most people use 30# test line to fish for them
  • Dad's guide, Ed Walker of the St. Petersburg Times was so impressed he named this as the highlight of the week in his newspaper column! - And 4 years later, the link is still live!!!