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Congratulations! That sounds like a fine day in any size Whaler :)

I am a little confused about the size of tackle concern...down here, our larger tackle would be used for the Mako's. Most here would use 30W or less for the Dolphin, (you call 'em Mahi), kingfish and blackfin tuna, and 50 - 80W for the Makos and Marlin, as well as Wahoo. I have picked up Makos several times while trolling in the nearshore areas out to 35 miles that would go over 75 lbs...if I had allowed them to be brought on my deck. I don't, but to each his own :)
Trolling with 50W's pulling large Marlin/Wahoo lures will produce an occasional Mako as a bycatch here. It will also eliminate all those other sharkies you were tossing back, and could produce a really great tasting fish or two :)