I understand UR point, however I landed well over 200 cod last season up to 30 + lbs & 100's Pollock. / Haddock. & I cannot remember ever losing a few because I used my rod properly .
My description on the pump style may have been misleading it's a steady lift not akin to a big game stroke .
The fast action rod & fast retrieve type reel work very well in unison when this method practiced properly.
What causes lost fish on any pump style of angling is simply rods that display limited tapers or if u will heavy tapers . They simply don't allow the tackle to work in unison.
I've used this method of bottom for many species around the world & got several 50 lb plus cod , hundreds of big grouper , jacks etc no issue !
This just takes the note out of any light tackle anglers handbook , including fly tackle pump never pull works out fine.
If u ever fought any BIG fish not using the pump rod method u would need a swivel fixed holder sans Wicked Tuna , their even those rods must have tapers to o ward off line breakage & limit hook pulls !
I've taken many giants & believe me if u did this in a chair & u just reeled immt'd be a long day .
Most anglers struggle needlessly due to the fact they just reel not using their rods taper to its fullest potential , might as be using hand lines.
