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The following are videos captured during our Hastings Rod Manufacturing Sponsored Trips. These trips are held every year aboard San Diego's premier long range boats the Legend, Vagabond, and the Qualifier 105. Look for more videos soon.
Each video is available for download or to stream in either Quick Time format (.mov) or in Windows Media format (.wmv).Right Click on the image to download. Left Click on the image to view. These are all large movie's so please be patient while they load.

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Gone In 60 Seconds

In this video Sal puts a Graphite-USA 80 Mega Mag to good use landing an albie in about 60 seconds. The 80 Mega Mag is an 8 foot rod that handles line weights from 20 to 40 lbs.


2.9 MB

4.9 MB

Rod on the rail

How often have you been told not to put your rod on the rail because you are going to break it. This Hastings Rod Manufacturing customer doesn't seem to worry even when he is on a really big fish. You need to see this to believe it.


3.4 MB

13.9 MB

Using the rod

How come some times it looks so easy? In this video Dominic is using 40lb test, a tight drag, and a 70 Monster Mag to maximum advantage. Take a look at how much power he is getting out of the rod.


3.1 MB

6.1 MB

Nathan and the "half inch" albie

In this video Nathan shows off his first albacore. When asked how big his fish is Nathan says a half an inch. He needs to work on his fish stories, but even at a very young age he can still fish.


4.9 MB

4.7 MB

More women should fish

In this video Susie gives a woman's view on being on a multi day trip. This is a must see video for women who are considering going or men who want to talk their wife or girlfriend into going. This video could just give a woman that little bit of incentive to sign up for a Hastings Rod Manufacturing trip.


5.2 MB

3.9 MB

Monster Jig Stick

In this video Captain Mike Lackey shows how to use a 10ft two piece Monster Jig Stick during a wide open yellow tail bite. This video captures from cast to gaff.


6.2 MB

4.1 MB

The Biggest Fish of Ray's Life

In this video Ray catches the biggest fish of his life. When he gets done he is shocked that the rod didn't break. Ray now knows that when you use a rod developed with "aerospace" technology, you end up with a light, powerful, and durable rod.


6.2 MB

8.5 MB