Over the years we have seen many big reels getting worked over by big sharks and have had our share of spooled reels.Most of the time the shark wins but on occasion we are victorious.BEFORE THE INTERNET NO ONE HAD VIDEOS OR EVEN PICTURES OF THESE CLASSIC BATTLES BIG REELS SMOKING AND LINE BLISTERING OFF AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED , BUT NOW OVER THE LAST DECADE OR SO SHARK FISHERMEN HAVE BEGUN TAKING VIDEO OF THESE IMPRESSIVE EVENTS. HERE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE.
(1)on the Long Key bridge South beach Lui's 16/0 is really getting smoked(2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb0tgmvSx5E
(2)One of the best of all times,,, the big Tiagra 130 getting worked by a monster .(2013)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqNETINXQGQ
Bob Hall pier Texas 1000 lb 12 ft 6 inch Tiger caught and released by Albert Zartuche(2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVj1IbS3I4Y
(3)"About an hour later Pete hooks a monster that starts smoking his Avet 80w. We knew it was a big hammer. After about 700yds, the fish pulled the hook. Here is a video of the fish taking line:"(2012)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEjpiTVJt48
(4)Jonatan Serrano with Eddie and TimmyT next to him fights an 11 ft 9 inch Hammer from a West Palm beach during the day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBtcW7yXOOg
(5)Big Kenny getting smoked in South Palm Beach county
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=filQic6IvhA
SOUTH FLORIDA SHARK CLUB -President SFSC-Founding Member est 1983 SFSC-Website Administrator BIG HAMMER SHARK TOURNAMENT -Founder Rene Memorial Sharkathon -Founder NMFS Shark Tagger
Awesome clip Chris, was that east coast or west coast and what finally happened ?
SOUTH FLORIDA SHARK CLUB -President SFSC-Founding Member est 1983 SFSC-Website Administrator BIG HAMMER SHARK TOURNAMENT -Founder Rene Memorial Sharkathon -Founder NMFS Shark Tagger
I wish Timmy would send me a video of my 130 international getting smoked
damn that tiagra was getting dumped.........cool video Josh, I wonder if they hay the clicker on
My 80W getting beat up
whattttttttttttttttttttttttttttt, damn dude fast run
Awesome clip Chris, was that east coast or west coast and what finally happened ?
West Coast on a 30 pound cow nose. Dropped about 600 yards and pulled hook near the knot. Never had a shot.
Wow impressive
Cris no way that's the west coast? Really?
You always have a shot ,,,,if you're willing to jump in your kayak and chase it when you're at the knot.That's a bit crazy but I know a handful on here that would . 
No guts No Glory!!
SOUTH FLORIDA SHARK CLUB -President SFSC-Founding Member est 1983 SFSC-Website Administrator BIG HAMMER SHARK TOURNAMENT -Founder Rene Memorial Sharkathon -Founder NMFS Shark Tagger
Id hop in the Kayak and go for a ride any day. I hate losing sharks!!!!! And Im crazy enough to go after one in a kayak. You just need a very large sea anchor or drift bag on the back to continue to create drag and you will stop the beast eventually.