I think he threw the rod out of the boat. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
ahhh, maybe the rod/reel never actually left the boat ...
...simply found a nice hiding place to be accompanied later by the Titanium Signature Series Dale Earnhardt, Jr open spooled reel and the carbon fiber pole <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />