Quote Originally Posted by redearhoosier View Post
Serious question...What size tackle would a person have to use to realistically land a 5lb. Redear??

I can guarantee you that ultra light tackle would have a difficult time. I'm thinking 8lb line and maybe light action??
UL tackle would work just fine. I've never had anywhere close to a 5# redear, but I've had 7# carp and bass on 2# line and lots of 8-12# carp and cats on 4#. Alphahawk has landed bigger on 2# line.

I believe the current record for tarpon on 2# line is a 50-pounder.