Travis, I can't even imagine a 83lb cobia - it must have been quite a battle.
Salt water fly reels for these kind of fish are simple compared to conventional.
The drag system is the most comlex and important item.
My salt water fly reel has a drag that will stop a Mack truck - retail cost is $600 bucks plus.


N.E. Texas 2 acre and 1/4 acre ponds
Original george #173 (22 June 2002)