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Nov 11, 2022 · 31 posts · Joined 2020. #4 · Nov 12, 2022. My advice is to take a small step forward from your 12 hr experiences. Do a 24 hr overnight trip tuna trip out of Port A next fall. The boat runs are much shorter than the 36-60 hr trips. Granted you'll probably only catch blackfin tuna vs the bigger yellowfin but its a good way to learn. . Downloads twitch

Find a hook about the same width as your jig. Single or double is up to you, as is whether you have hooks both on top and bottom. If you're not hooking up but you're getting hits try to look at where the teeth marks are on the jig and make sure your hooks reach that area. FWM0103. Like.Join over 18,500 members who share their passion for tuna fishing on 360tuna.com. Find guides, tips, reviews, gear, tackle, and more on this online forum.A ton more line capacity. Bigger reel. Deep drop really big fish, yes. Jigging....if you're after big bluefin or huge yellowfin. We use the 15 for bluefin to 200+ pounds. The 15 is comfortable putting out 28-32 pounds of draq at full... Capt. Rich Antonino. Black Rose Fishing Charters, 508-269-1882.Join over 18,500 members who share their passion for tuna fishing on 360tuna.com. Find guides, tips, reviews, gear, tackle, and more on this online forum.Jan 7, 2018 · A forum community dedicated to tuna fishers and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about fishing guides, bait, safety, gear, tackle, tips, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! 360Tuna. 709 likes. Sport fishing and jigging communityReel Stamas. 6550 posts · Joined 2010. #2 · Jun 25, 2010. Actually the LRS cam is OK for jigging w/ 1 notable exception... If you are jigging structure/rocks/etc. for big Grouper or (other big fishes) that tend to run to the wreck or rocks to try to run in a hole or cut you off, you'll find it hard to stop them w/ the LRS- even at max drag...Nov 6, 2017 · Tough luck (I know the feeling, I pulled two hooks at Venice). Hope it changes on the next trip! For Sale Like New Souls Performance Studio 16 Ocean's PS-075P3CS Battle Tuna Rod. $750 USD. Khalid. Jan 20, 2024. Buy, Sell, and Trade. Barnegat Township, New Jersey. 0. 67. If it’s the latter, I’d go with more of an 8-8.5’ or even 9’ rod. I agree on the blackhole>terez assessment. If it’s charter boats you’ll be on, I’d strongly suggest going with more the SoCal style rail rod and maybe a tranx 500 or an accurate 600 N or NN Valiant.A forum community dedicated to tuna fishers and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about fishing guides, bait, safety, gear, tackle, tips, reviews... 74,982. Total Members. 2,532. Most Online. Newest Member. ShimanoFishing. Joined 12 hours ago. The most popular bass fishing forums on the Web. Thousands of friendly, helpful bass anglers visit these fishing forums every day! A Spectra to Spectra splice will achieve full strength at about 6" in length, but it is considered good practice to make them about 12" long. Once you have the splicing tool inside the hollow braid a 12" splice takes about 10 seconds longer than a 6" splice.Here's another vote for the Makaira 20/30 for 200-400lb tuna. I personally think Talica 25II is out of it's league with 400lb class fish in the mix, Talica 50II is probably the next logical choice if you're going with Shimano. Otherwise, the Makaira 20/30 are your best bet. Makaira 20 is same height as 30, but narrower version.Blank - Made in the USA *picture has 4lbs shown on flexboard Color - RAW un-sanded Length - 6' 1pc Line Rating - 50-100 Max Drag - 50 Action - MF Butt Dia. - .550 Tip Tip - 7.5 Blank WT - 5.55oz. thrasherblanks.com. For $70 these blanks are hard to beat. And they perform and feel just as well as higher end blanks.Tackle and Rigging ...Jan 2, 2023 · 12 posts · Joined 2022. #7 · Jan 10, 2023. I use my 3 custom made Kevin Bogan rods for my heavy fishing-tuna/deep water fishing whether chunking/live bait and jiggy and they work so I will stick with them. Like. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Oct 21, 2560 BE ... Jigging lures are made of special materials which reflect the light and produce ripples and flashes. Surprisingly, the majority of jigs do not ...665 posts · Joined 2006. #1 · Nov 6, 2008. Hey Guys, Thought I'd post a few pictures of the Scat Cat out of Fisherman's Wharf in Port Aransas, Texas. This boat has some great potential! Tom - Deep Blue Gulf. 16.Black Rose Fishing Charters, 508-269-1882. www.blackrosefishing.com. Check us out on Facebook for timely info AND SHARED CHARTER INFO! We specialize in 1-4 person charters on Cape Cod and Massachusetts. Bluefin tuna on jigging and spinning gear and light tackle cod, haddock, and stripers.i have 2 mxj's. although you can put 300 yards of 65 lb. braid it only has 9-12 lbs of drag. and even with that little of drag the handle gets hard to crank at the upper range. should work for smaller fish. there are people catching larger fish with these reels but will take some finessing.On the cheap calstar glass t660xxh cut back to fit the #2 unibutt..Or a seeker black classic tsf60XXh..The black classic is one nice glass blank.. Atlantic Custom Rod & Tackle. [email protected]. 516-780-5993. Custom Crafted Fishing Rods at an afforable price. For the Professional & Recreational Angler. Inshore / Offshore / Jigging & …Typical fill level is 1/16' ( 1.5mm) from the lip. more experienced fill a bit higher, but always just below the lip. What you use & how much for leader also influences fill level.....nothing worse than a stiff springy ( but hard wearing) leader flying off the spool dragging coils of mainline with it.The price range of the custom lures are from $50 to $80, which is not bad. I brought two +ASWB lures from Southern Oman and I am going to test the lures for bluefin in Cape Cod after Bermuda trip. If you guys are interested in specific models, let us know. SS = Sinking Stickbait / F1 = Surface Stickbait. - All lures are hand made and of the ... 360tuna.com is a forum where you can join the discussion about tuna fishing guides, bait, safety, gear, tackle, tips, reviews, and more. Learn about the site's history, ownership, trustworthiness, and contact information from the web page. 11 posts · Joined 2021. #8 · Dec 29, 2021. Slammer is nice, but I’ve seen it fish side by side with the Saragossa and the shimano drag is much much nicer. Penn is a tank but the drag literally got smoked on a big fish, black smoke. Wish we had it on video.For yourprice range of $200-250 you might be able to pick up just the reel seat, or a couple of guides, on that synit. Could be a bit on the heavy side, but a good match for a 10k. Also have to factor in your preferred jig weight, line, and conditions like structure, but agree, he could perhaps go will less power.Mar 23, 2014 · The Titan equivalent would actually be somewhere between the 565 and 566 models, probably closer to the 565 apart from the length. You won't go wrong with any of the three rods you mentioned. Edit: I should point out that I build on these so saying the Megalodon shuts off at the foregrip depends on the length of the rear grip and so on. Dec 16, 2022 · 418 posts · Joined 2020. #2 · Dec 16, 2022. "Like you, I'm in a slump. I've caught a hundred BFT in my last 4 trips, caught 3 small YFT, lost 2 good YFT, and lost one that surely would have been my personal best after 45 minutes and multiple handoffs. That's tuna fishing. I've also had trips where I got 3 YFT in 2 hours. Clinch Knot is the way to go. thanks brother! If you are using the 300lb leader you need to wet that line before pulling it, also if you're in a hot climate you will notice the flexibility of the line and it is much easier to tie it in a hot climate. Clinch Knot is the way to go.May 11, 2023 · nmc02. There are many variables. The rule of thumb for jig weight is 1.5 gram for every foot of depth (100 ft. of water = 150 gram jig). I am not sure where you fish, but I fish NJ for yellowfin and average jig is between 120 - 170 gram. Jan 26, 2024 · This forum is THE place to talk about The 2009 Vermilion Hawg Fest! Presented by OGF, hosted by the City of Vermilion. Sponsored by WKYC TV-3, Quaker Steak and Lube, Sharpnack II Chevrolet and South Shore Marine. 1.8K. 2. TILEFISH ETC. WEIGHT HOLDER: Built a simpleton PVC cup to hold deep drop weight when moving between spots. Works like a charm. 3. EXTRA MONITOR: We add a waterproof cover to an IPad and have the Garmin app "Garmin Helm".We can attach to LP for swords or we use suction cup device when fishing for Tiles, Grouper etc.I'm planning to throw poppers, stickbaits and metals in the 40 gram to 100 gram range, mostly 50 to 70 gram. Targeting fish realistically from 10lbs to 30lbs with the hope of some bigger fish, Jack Crevalles, Cobia, Snappers etc.1,060 Posts. #10 · May 28, 2015. Timmer said: You'll be fine! Just alternate between inshore and offshore, jigging and popping. They even seem to use Norway …Typical fill level is 1/16' ( 1.5mm) from the lip. more experienced fill a bit higher, but always just below the lip. What you use & how much for leader also influences fill level.....nothing worse than a stiff springy ( but hard wearing) leader flying off the spool dragging coils of mainline with it.The slow jigging rods we are talking about recently are totally different. The rods are inshore rods for smaller fish using small reels spooled with PE2 - . PE5. It is a challenger to catch 50 - 100 lb tuna with such a light rod. Diamond jigs works great for tuna.The Titan equivalent would actually be somewhere between the 565 and 566 models, probably closer to the 565 apart from the length. You won't go wrong with any of the three rods you mentioned. Edit: I should point out that I build on these so saying the Megalodon shuts off at the foregrip depends on the length of the rear grip and so on.Mar 12, 2012 · 5306 posts · Joined 2011. #5 · Mar 12, 2012. I tried out a few of the OTI rods. 2 G3 rods and 3-4 Fathom Blade rods. The 300G G3 snapped and was replaced by the new owner. The 500G Fathom conv rod worked great on some big fish. Unfortunately, OTI changed the warranty when the new owner took over and I was sold on the original lifetime ... Sep 2, 2023 · 1. 7'+ Popping rod with a 20K reel with at least 300yd of 65lb braid. (Craig was actually spooled by a big fish on this trip) 2. 5-6' Conventional jigging/chunking combo. with a reel with the same line capacity. 3. Spinning jigging combo (optional) if you want to switch it up. Black Rose Fishing Charters, 508-269-1882. www.blackrosefishing.com. Check us out on Facebook for timely info AND SHARED CHARTER INFO! We specialize in 1-4 person charters on Cape Cod and Massachusetts. Bluefin tuna on jigging and spinning gear and light tackle cod, haddock, and stripers.806 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · Mar 20, 2012. I've noticed several manufacturers use two stated Line ratings on their Rods, one for Mono and another usually higher number for braid. I understand the differences in characteristics of both types of line but would like to know the reason for this. Can anyone explain why Braid ratings seem ...A couple days ago I got to try out a new OTI Tuna Sniper 40/60 that I've got rigged with an older model Stella 20K. I did a lot of casting over 12 hours and was finally lucky enough to connect with a 60" fish that weighed 135-140 pounds. The rod is 8'6" long and it casts the 2 - 4 ounce plugs I was using well.Blank - Made in the USA *picture has 4lbs shown on flexboard Color - RAW un-sanded Length - 6' 1pc Line Rating - 50-100 Max Drag - 50 Action - MF Butt Dia. - .550 Tip Tip - 7.5 Blank WT - 5.55oz. thrasherblanks.com. For $70 these blanks are hard to beat. And they perform and feel just as well as higher end blanks.You are right, for popping you want the 18000 for the faster retrieve. I started out using a 20k as "double duty" and the extra line capacity. I was SHOCKED when I actually got an 18k. The difference was night and day. As for line capacity, the 18k spool holds 350yds of JB 100 hollowcore. The 20k holds 400yds.4075 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Apr 28, 2013. What line capacities are you guys finding on the new Stellas ? I have a 14K that seems to hold under 250 yards of #100 Daiwa BB - that's a little less than I anticipated. Shimano is recommending #65 on this reel I was told by John at Trophy Tackle.Hello, Looking for advice on the correct rod choice between the 53 and 52 Centaur Chiron - mostly fishing summer NJ YFT with come BFT up to the Bacardi. Oct 11, 2023. 5. 857. Oct 24, 2023. by akaCaster. 1 1 of 26 26. Forums. Place for Charter Boat reviews, Boat owner can submit your charter boat information for reviews. I have heard of more Stella's having issues and failing lately than any other of the high priced spinning reels. Why does Shimano seem to get a pass when their reels are failing.8' and 8'6" BH Nano gives softer feeling when bent than regular graphite popping rods. These 'nano' rods are much stronger than normal stiffer graphite rods. You can give over 30 lbs drag. The weight of 8'6" is 15.2 oz. See action of 8'6" and 8' Black Hole Nano Cape Cod Special. 80 lb GT caught with 8' or 8'6" BH Nano popping rod.Timmy and crew docked Tuesday with another great 56 hr trip on the Dolphin Express. There was a pic of the drill ship Globe Trotter on one report so I'm guessing that's where they caught these. It appears to be a YFT limit for fishermen and crew. My somewhat okay eye for YFT weights tells me there are multiple 100#+. And a sword to boot!665 posts · Joined 2006. #1 · Nov 6, 2008. Hey Guys, Thought I'd post a few pictures of the Scat Cat out of Fisherman's Wharf in Port Aransas, Texas. This boat has some great potential! Tom - Deep Blue Gulf. 16.OK, my favorites for here in the GOM would be. swimbait- shibuki, souls bomber 62g., older green maguroni, halco 130. popper- Strike-pro tuna hunter (& jr.) in black or blue. Heru skipjack. pretty much anything OTI. I really don't fish the spendy lures here, too many toothy bastards.Share your videos with friends, family, and the worldAbout Time Team. Most of my offshore setups (conventional) are spooled with either 50 or 65 pound braid, usually do about a 25-30 yard topshot of 30-50 pound flouro depending on what fish I'm targeting. The braid allows for more of it, even though the weakest part is going to be your mono topshot. I wouldn't recommend using braid directly ...They make a 7' spinning one rated at 20 - 60 lb, and for that strength it is incredibly light and small in diameter. Unlike the Shimano Trevalla line this thing actually has a lot of backbone (that line rating is actually for mono). They are fairly pricey ($259.99 to $289.99), but not more than a Super Seeker.360Tuna. 709 likes. Sport fishing and jigging communityThe slow jigging rods we are talking about recently are totally different. The rods are inshore rods for smaller fish using small reels spooled with PE2 - . PE5. It is a challenger to catch 50 - 100 lb tuna with such a light rod. Diamond jigs works great for tuna.The 50 holds about 1,000 yards of 80 lb braid. How much backing would you use before you spliced to your Spectra. I was thinking about a 50/50 mix. 500 of backing and 500 of JB hollow 80. Should your backing match the test of your main line or your topshot. Any help is appreciated.Jul 31, 2563 BE ... Epic morning getting a father and son on a fish of a lifetime. Three hour battle that we won :) .Aug 22, 2008 · They make a 7' spinning one rated at 20 - 60 lb, and for that strength it is incredibly light and small in diameter. Unlike the Shimano Trevalla line this thing actually has a lot of backbone (that line rating is actually for mono). They are fairly pricey ($259.99 to $289.99), but not more than a Super Seeker. The mainline loop is a critical part of a loop to loop connection system. Done correctly, the mainline loop is a line-doubler. A well chosen line-doubler reduces the tension of the in the loop by half, with no loss of strength (e.g. if the mainline tension is 40 lbs., the tension in the line inside the loop, is only 20 lbs--almost magic).Jun 3, 2010 · 18 posts · Joined 2007. #3 · Jun 4, 2010. Red34, I have two Saragosa. I went through the decision process myself and settled on the 18K's for both. One for popping and one for jigging. My Popping set-up is 65lb Suffix on 7'6" FTU Black Magic, and it has performed very well on our schoolie sized (50-70lbs) yellowfin. 360tuna.com is a forum where you can join the discussion about tuna fishing guides, bait, safety, gear, tackle, tips, reviews, and more. Learn about the site's history, ownership, trustworthiness, and contact information from the web page. Weekends and all days during RS season- $725. Week days -$675. *The majority of open boat trips will be week days, similar to what we have done on the NB. The FB page and website are under construction but you can give us a call at. (409)213-1040. Our office hours will be 4pm-8pm Mon-Fri. And 8am-8pm Sat-Sun. See more.Savage 24 12 ga .223 Over Under OU 24" Rare 223. This is a nice Savage model 24 in .223 & 12 ga. It has 24" barrels, full choke on the 12 ga and includes a 3-9x40 Bushnell Banner scope. Current Bid $716.00 No Reserve! Started at $250.00.Clinch Knot is the way to go. thanks brother! If you are using the 300lb leader you need to wet that line before pulling it, also if you're in a hot climate you will notice the flexibility of the line and it is much easier to tie it in a hot climate. Clinch Knot is the way to go. A forum community dedicated to tuna fishers and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about fishing guides, bait, safety, gear, tackle, tips, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! 1) Van Staal VS275. 2) Conventional Reel (1 or 2 speed) matched with a custom spiral wrapped popping rod. Otherwise, stick with your Stella 20K, because you do not absolutely need a high speed reel for casting to tuna. Your Stella 20K has a retrieve rate of 41 in and the 18K has a retrieve rate of 50 in.8- to 20-pound test: Best on spinning reels for finesse fishing such as drop shots, shaky heads, Ned rigs, Neko rigs and similar lightweight techniques. Common …Nov 7, 2018 · Looking to buy some new reels to set up with 50lb braid and planning on fishing 30-60lb leader with. Mostly fishing 40-50 leader. looking to mostly fish jigs in the 100g-180g range. With some live baiting and possible double duty as a medium bottom gear. Primary use will be targeting Blackfin tuna and schoolie YFT in the GOM. REPLICA Jazz Club. $165.00. Scent type: Warm & Spicy eau de toilette. Fragrance description: The exhilarating and intimate ambiance of a confidential jazz club. Replica …For Sale Like New Souls Performance Studio 16 Ocean's PS-075P3CS Battle Tuna Rod. $750 USD. Khalid. Jan 20, 2024. Buy, Sell, and Trade. Barnegat Township, New Jersey. 0. 67.Typical fill level is 1/16' ( 1.5mm) from the lip. more experienced fill a bit higher, but always just below the lip. What you use & how much for leader also influences fill level.....nothing worse than a stiff springy ( but hard wearing) leader flying off the spool dragging coils of mainline with it.Join the online community of offshore anglers and share your fishing stories, tips and photos. Browse the latest reports from around the world, from Alaska to …Blank - Made in the USA *picture has 4lbs shown on flexboard Color - RAW un-sanded Length - 6' 1pc Line Rating - 50-100 Max Drag - 50 Action - MF Butt Dia. - .550 Tip Tip - 7.5 Blank WT - 5.55oz. thrasherblanks.com. For $70 these blanks are hard to beat. And they perform and feel just as well as higher end blanks.Daiwa Saltiga LD30 or LD35 2 speed reels for jigging and bottom fishing. Hi, I was wondering what you guys thoughts were about these two reels for jigging and bottom fishing - Daiwa Saltiga LD30 or LD35 both in 2 speed version. If you had to go with one which one would you choose. Pros and cons, please. Reel will be matched to a 300g …I have narrowed my search down to either a Ripple Fisher Ultimo 83M Nano, or a Zenaq Tobizo 83/150. I am going to be fishing PE6-7 and was hoping to be able to use a wide range of lures from 80-120g+. I understsand that the Tobizo is quite a stiff and fast rod allowing for the use of bigger sticks and poppers, whereas the Ultimo is much more ...11919 posts · Joined 2006. #7 · Feb 27, 2008. If I have to connect heavy mono leader line to heavy fluoro carbon leader line, I'd rather use barrel swivel with short 4 - 6 ft fluoro carbon leader line as any knot to connect heavy mono and fluoro must have a high profile no matter what kind of knot you use and the use of swivel is much stronger.Here's another vote for the Makaira 20/30 for 200-400lb tuna. I personally think Talica 25II is out of it's league with 400lb class fish in the mix, Talica 50II is probably the next logical choice if you're going with Shimano. Otherwise, the Makaira 20/30 are your best bet. Makaira 20 is same height as 30, but narrower version.166 posts · Joined 2009. #15 · Jan 4, 2014. For myself, I enjoy using the 14000 for plugging whereas I used to use the 18000. It has just a tad bit more capacity than the 10000 spool and is a lot lighter than the 18000. So far I am using the 14000 and 4000 SWB. I still have the SW 18000, 8000, and 4000XG.When I got it it was much bigger than I expected. It was also quite a bit heavier than expected. I wouldn’t have been happy with it so I traded it for a TN 10a. Perfect. Although I never fished it, the reel felt solid. A little tank comes to mind. It was smooth enough. Held a lot of line. Supposedly a lot of drag.I'm planning to throw poppers, stickbaits and metals in the 40 gram to 100 gram range, mostly 50 to 70 gram. Targeting fish realistically from 10lbs to 30lbs with the hope of some bigger fish, Jack Crevalles, Cobia, Snappers etc.ksong. longer than 6 ft is usually good enough, but I like to have 12 - 20 ft leader line. First, line get damaged while fighting tuna or scratching against bottom of a boat and you cut the damaged line. Second, I don't like braided line rubbing against boat when tuna is circling right under the boat. If leader line get too short, you have to ...MrBill. 3586 posts · Joined 2006. #6 · Apr 29, 2011. My friend is going to fish Madeira and he was told to bring a 130 reel. he wants to buy one that has the least chance of smoking on any fish. thanks. Reliability is the Tiagra 130. It …jac0023. 66 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Oct 18, 2019. Jacob Tropea said: Hello all. I'm new to the forum and predominantly cast stick baits on the ocean and jig here in the great lakes. I'm looking for suggestions for a tuna jigging rod in this class as I already have a Black Hole Cape Cod Special in 80 and 250g's.I have used two Xzoga jigging rods: 1) Taka-SA S500-170 500g PE6-PE10 Max Drag 20KG. 2) BlackBuster BB-59S 300g PE4-6 Max Drag 15KG. Both performed as expected with the stated specs. The 500g rod is a monster with a very parabolic springy feel to the bend. The 300g rod has a very crisp light feel to the bend and action.

Jan 17, 2009 · 11920 posts · Joined 2006. #6 · Jan 17, 2009. Scott, I am very happy with my Plano model #6508 rod case. This case will hold up to 7 spinning rods and up to 10 conventional rods, you will need to add form padding to both end of the case to prevent bent rod tip. I brought the Plano Airliner 6508 to Panama. . Craigslist jobs pinellas co fl

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Generally, the boat will try to do most of the work to get the fish off the rocks in the initial moments of the hookup, but stouter rod and line would be mandatory. A PE10 or PE12 outfit is recommended. So here is my dilemma : Thus far I had cast and loaded my friends' EP86/40, an FCL LABO UCB-81 Extreme, and a Ripple Fisher Final Spirit GT80 ...Jan 26, 2024 · This forum is THE place to talk about The 2009 Vermilion Hawg Fest! Presented by OGF, hosted by the City of Vermilion. Sponsored by WKYC TV-3, Quaker Steak and Lube, Sharpnack II Chevrolet and South Shore Marine. 1.8K. The original Wind-On leaders and Topshots were developed so that there wasn't a loose pile of leader on deck during the end-game of landing a large fish--the idea was basic, allow the connection to be wound onto a conventional reel. In a spin-casting application, the Served connection can be brought in an out of the guides hundreds of …Jan 12, 2010 · Mike, You probably know, Blackfin Tuna are the most common tuna here off west-central FL. You can start finding them in 80-100' of water. As you said, Yellowfin are found at around the 100 mile mark off Tampa -- a heck of a boat ride, starting at The Steps. I've never heard of anyone who has successfully targeted them, they find them primarily ... 141 Followers, 212 Following, 1 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from @360tuna.The SKYWALKER travel rod allows you to travel the world with unlimited possibilities. Hearty Rise new Skywalker slow pitch addition travel 3 piece rod. (available for pre-order here) Equipped with FUJI's high-strength anti-wrap K-series guides. Each model has different colors to separate from each other easily.For Sale Like New Souls Performance Studio 16 Ocean's PS-075P3CS Battle Tuna Rod. $750 USD. Khalid. Jan 20, 2024. Buy, Sell, and Trade. Barnegat Township, New Jersey. 0. 67.This post will address some of the upgrades that can make this reel a more than adequate performer as well as some of the pitfalls that can be avoided with some forewarning and preventative maintenance. As the reel had been used a bit by 360tuna member mythosbeer it was a great chance to see how it held up and what the …5306 posts · Joined 2011. #5 · Mar 12, 2012. I tried out a few of the OTI rods. 2 G3 rods and 3-4 Fathom Blade rods. The 300G G3 snapped and was replaced by the new owner. The 500G Fathom conv rod worked great on some big fish. Unfortunately, OTI changed the warranty when the new owner took over and I was sold on the original …Jul 8, 2013 · 386 posts · Joined 2010. #12 · Jul 10, 2013. Hi Guys. Just a little about the "Tasline All White Series" braided lines. Although I developed these lines, with Tasline Technologies in NewZealind, the learning curve in braid manufacture interested me me more than the sales. Jan 6, 2016 · The prices of 8' Challenger Bank are $20 - $30 higher than 7'3" - 7'6" Challenger Bank rods. We added 6'7" Challenger Bank UL (ultra light) spinning rods for light bucktailing and 7'3" Challenger Bank LM (light medium) for those who like a rod heavier than Challenger Bank L ( light), but lighter than 7'3" Challenger Bank 731M (midium). 1130 posts · Joined 2009. #4 · Apr 11, 2012. Had the YGK jigman line on my Stella 8000fa and LOVE it. Actually used it on my popping rod with an spl84 and it casts like a dream. The small diameter played a big roll. Caught fish up to 85 lbs without a problem. For jigging, JB hollow. I notice the hollow gets a bit frayed after some use.Savage 24 12 ga .223 Over Under OU 24" Rare 223. This is a nice Savage model 24 in .223 & 12 ga. It has 24" barrels, full choke on the 12 ga and includes a 3-9x40 Bushnell Banner scope. Current Bid $716.00 No Reserve! Started at $250.00.Nov 11, 2022 · 31 posts · Joined 2020. #4 · Nov 12, 2022. My advice is to take a small step forward from your 12 hr experiences. Do a 24 hr overnight trip tuna trip out of Port A next fall. The boat runs are much shorter than the 36-60 hr trips. Granted you'll probably only catch blackfin tuna vs the bigger yellowfin but its a good way to learn. Mar 23, 2014 · The Titan equivalent would actually be somewhere between the 565 and 566 models, probably closer to the 565 apart from the length. You won't go wrong with any of the three rods you mentioned. Edit: I should point out that I build on these so saying the Megalodon shuts off at the foregrip depends on the length of the rear grip and so on. lordhell. Ocea Jigger (OJ) 4000/5000/4000P/5000P have longer handle shaft and T-bar power handle grip as compared the their Trinidad counterparts. OJ also employ a spool stop and Trinidad has a clicker instead. The drags on the Trinidad TN40N, TN40, and TN50 are the same at the OJ 4000/5000/4000P/5000P.2773 posts · Joined 2008. #8 · Jan 8, 2011. Enoch, your ambition is making me feel guilty about sending my stradic 5000 back to shimano today. Paul, you are a smart man for sending your sustain back to Shimano. The breakdown didn't take that long, it's the washing, cleaning, brushing, re-lubing, photo capturing, and formatting that took forever.Join the online community of offshore anglers and share your fishing stories, tips and photos. Browse the latest reports from around the world, from Alaska to ….

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