Shop. Hot Tuna! New Era Of Speed Jigging. June 2021 by Max Kristiansen. The author’s preferred set-up when going big on the jig is a Centaur Chiron 5-foot SH rated for 300-500 grams paired with a Daiwa Saltiga 20,000-H filled with 80-pound metered braid and a 100-pound wind on leader.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 ...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.Small Boat Trolling Setup. Transforming your 20- to 27-footer into an efficient trolling fishing setup requires some specific boat additions, especially in the form of flush …I would fish #80 to #100 Braid on the popping rod with #130 or #100 Fluor leader. If you hook into a nice Cubera you will need it, and the fish don't seem to mind the heavier leader. For the big tunas at Hannible I go also go #80 to #100 PE line with a 25' wind on leader say #80 to #100.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 …A gaff hook with a smaller gape or a butchers hook type hand gaff placed inside the mouth & hooking behind the lower jaw is very useful for releasing tuna. a poor shot with a large gape gaff hook can easily sever the blood vessels leading to/from the "throat" with a standard long handled gaff used for landing fish.May 13, 2556 BE ... ... มาให้น้าๆดูกันนะครับ ผ่า NEW 2013 StellaSW 14000 ขอขอบคุณ www.360tuna.com คุณ fishmad1 จาก www.360tuna.com. zikai (116 ) offline 15 ก.ย. 56.A source of daily fishing reports, news, fishing spots, gear tips, recipes and bass fishing. Best fishing articles in the world.Dec 28, 2009 · There are a few criteria for tuna jigging reels. 1. line capacity. You need at least 300 yards of 80 lbs. In fact, 100 lbs tuna can take about 100 - 150 yards on 22 - 24 lbs tuna, but you need some extra line just in case you hook up a bigger tuna or line get cut while fishing for some reasons. 2. max drag. conventional tuna jigging reel recommendations. my budget is 500 dollars I plan to spool the reel with 80 lb braid. And will be fishing mostly in the north east for bluefin and yellowfin. thinking Shimano talica 12 or 16 single speed, accurate boss extreme 600n, maxel ocean max 10 looking for any info on these reels or others that would work.81 posts · Joined 2012. #10 · Aug 30, 2014. There is a mix of both sinking and floating in the process pics. The final pic of the 4 stickbaits are all floating, tail down. Give a good darting/diving action with a nice bubble trail. The black with foil is the level sinking model. I will post finished pics later through the week.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. 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).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 …Best option for you will be the Finnor Lethal 100 if you can find one, around $99-$120. Cabo is a good second choice but watch the handle. Of course a better quality reel would be the recommended one but if you are limited by cost then any of the above reels should work.165 posts · Joined 2020. #3 · Aug 28, 2022. Type C has Spiral X technology which adds rigitiy to the blank during casting and fighting. I believe the foregrip is longer on the Type C as well. I dont think XH is a balanced combo with a 14k reel. The rod is rated for max pe 10 (which is rated at around 150~170lb braid) and the target species is ...590 posts · Joined 2008. #9 · Dec 13, 2010. I don't know what sized you're looking for but the best left hand reel for us lefties is the saltiga 30l, which is the only left handed star drag made by daiwa, shimano, and others in the 2/0-3/0 range. Penn makes lefties but can't compare IMO and to compare them is like apples to oranges, another ...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. Put the squidder on one if the 7' rods and spool with 15 or 20# P-line and use that as a bait stick for sardines. Fill that Tourium 16 with 40 or 50# spectra and get a short jigging rod, like a United Composites Zeus 2. Get some vertical jigs in the 150-200g range. Sounds like a good plan!My 3 favorites in no particular order are DeepLiner, Hearty Rise, and Poseidon. The DeepLiner logicals and Poseidons, as you know are true slow pitch rods. So they are subject to that occasional wish I didn’t do that lift. The HR may not be considered a true slow pitch rod but they are great rods using any slow pitch technique.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 …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 ...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.Sep 4, 2563 BE ... ... the YouTube app. Play in app. 360 tuna :360 Video: drag to look around. Tuna caught on kayak. 253 views · 3 years ago ...more. 360 Rover. 677.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.JM vs Accurate vs Avet Reels. I have three Accurate reels that I have yet to put through their paces. THey are the BX2 600N, 500 and 500N. I like the smoothness and solid feel of the reel over all, but to me they seem bulky for their line capacity on their spool due to the dual drag I assume. I have a friend who bottom fishes with a Avet JX ...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.RRHS BAPS reschedule target dates Sunday Oct 22nd or 29th & Nov 11th New Kingfisher, DSH, Port Aransas, Texas. TOOII. Oct 11, 2023. 5. 855. Oct 24, 2023. …Drill a hole through the top of the EMT large enough for your screw to pass through. 2. Insert harpoon adapter, insert screw with washers, tighten until EMT crushes around it. 3. Fill gaps with solder. 4. Done.Oct 24, 2020 · RevPDP Discussion starter. 349 posts · Joined 2016. #1 · Oct 24, 2020. A head boat is recommending these reels for some of their trips: Shimano Trinidad / Torium 20 or 30. Shimano Talica 2 16. Daiwa Saltist 40. Tackle and Rigging ...ksong. 11918 posts · Joined 2006. #2 · Jan 27, 2011. The giant standup rod Dennis use is Calstar designed by Dennis. I don't think Calstar sell them to the public. BH sent us Prototype giant standup rod on the Excel trip and Shin tested the rod. It is very stiff rod. It might need softened tip.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.Received my 2019 Stella SW 8000HG - pics. I ordered a new model 8KHG from JandH a few days ago. I got a 10% coupon for making an acct and signing up for newsletter, so that saved me a 100 bucks. I was already contemplating what ball knob I was going to replace the rubber egg with since it has an egg in all the pics.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!Put the squidder on one if the 7' rods and spool with 15 or 20# P-line and use that as a bait stick for sardines. Fill that Tourium 16 with 40 or 50# spectra and get a short jigging rod, like a United Composites Zeus 2. Get some vertical jigs in the 150-200g range. Sounds like a good plan!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.My 3 favorites in no particular order are DeepLiner, Hearty Rise, and Poseidon. The DeepLiner logicals and Poseidons, as you know are true slow pitch rods. So they are subject to that occasional wish I didn’t do that lift. The HR may not be considered a true slow pitch rod but they are great rods using any slow pitch technique.JM vs Accurate vs Avet Reels. I have three Accurate reels that I have yet to put through their paces. THey are the BX2 600N, 500 and 500N. I like the smoothness and solid feel of the reel over all, but to me they seem bulky for their line capacity on their spool due to the dual drag I assume. I have a friend who bottom fishes with a Avet JX ... 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 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.Hi, I'm trying to decide between Mono or FC leader for an upcoming Maldives trip for GT. Tackle will mainly be PE8 and PE10 popping and stickbait outfit, casting 140g to 160g size stickbaits and Hammer Head E Cup size poppers.But over here on 360tuna we fish for true big 'uns and those classics that can easily handle nearly any Striper that swims with 12lbs of drag simply cannot handle large tuna and jacks. It would be highly comical to see a big GT or Tuna hooked on a 706z and then watching the angler get absolutely owned on a fish he will never stop versus …Very good thread u made there ReelMe. I know its just a dead lift but still a great example of what your rod may look like under extreme fishing and where the power is in the blank.I fish this rod most often with a 6oz Hogy Harness jig or sand eel jigs to 16oz. When to Use: Tuna up to 300lbs. TZC-59MHSB-SR 5’9″ with Shimano TAC 25: Last year was an epic …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 …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.7' Black Hole Cape Cow Special popping rod This Nano Carbon rod is designed exclusively for big bluefin or yft over 200 lb. We tested the custom conventional rods from the blank for giant in 600 - 900 lb in P.E.I. without any issue.johndtuttle. 3514 posts · Joined 2009. #2 · Aug 23, 2010. 1. Lever Drag reels are still a pain to cast, MC or no. Unless your standard is flipping a sardine a few yards. 2. Avet has terrible slop in it's antireverse = bad jigging reel. 3. 6:1 retrieve is too fast for Jigging, 3:1 too slow.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 ...Nov 6, 2017 · Tough luck (I know the feeling, I pulled two hooks at Venice). Hope it changes on the next trip! 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 ...Aug 28, 2022 · 1- I live in Texas, went fishing for tuna of the rigs 100 to 150 miles from Galveston, average sizes YF 30lbs to 50lbs. 2- I want a reel that can handle something like a 100lbs Tuna in case I get a hit. (Eventually I will fly or drive to San Diego for BF Tuna)... 3- Small size reel and light as possible. Thank you, and have a great Sunday.. 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. 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! 360Tuna. 709 likes. Sport fishing and jigging communityThe 8090s ('deep jigging') are really good - they're good for making heavy duty assists. The Lone Diablo singles have a small eye. It's too small for thick split rings.299 posts · Joined 2009. #3 · Jul 20, 2011. Here you go: First is Suffix websites: Int'l website. Sufix Fishing Line | The World's Most Hardcore Fishing Line | Home > Fishing Line > Advanced Superline > 832 Advanced Superline. USA website. 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! 43 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · Sep 11, 2012. Hi all, I have 2 shimano saragosa 10000's that I use often and I have a problem with them. The spool washers part # 3503 according to the reel schematic ( the little bag of what seems to be plastic washers that you get in the box) that allow you adjust line lay on the spool seem to be melting and ...Many of their blanks are from Lamiglas. They also carry Phenix, Seeker, Calstar, and several other blanks. Yes, Am Tackle is part of Mudhole, but Mudhole doesn't just sell Am Tackle products! At their blank price range, they are more affordable for people who can't afford a $210 RPS, $140 Phenix, or $190 Black Hole.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 …i like the 300 gram size butterfly jigs for dropping to catch tuna's. i prefer the long skinny jigs in the 300 to 400 gram size for jigging up snappers and groupers in deeper water over 200ft. a lot of times the current dictates using lighter or heavier jigs to get a verticle jigging action and a better idea of what depth the fish are holding and feeding. …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.4 garlic cloves minced. mix till most of the sugar is absorbed by liquid. this should fill the container a little less than half. load in the loins until almost to the top, leave enough room so that pieces are completly covered with the lid on. marinade for 24 to 30 hrs. tomorrow part 2 on drying and smokeing.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 …360Tuna is managed by a few volunteer moderators. Please keep these suggestions in mind when communicating with them. Ninety nine % of the people on the forum will never have problems. The moderators deal with the 1% who cause problems, so the rest of you can enjoy a fairly smooth running forum. Please keep in mind what they …For Sale AFTCO fishing Belt n Harness $175 shipped and insured Paypal ff. $175 USD. seapicker. Nov 6, 2023. Boston, Massachusetts. 3. 96.Put the squidder on one if the 7' rods and spool with 15 or 20# P-line and use that as a bait stick for sardines. Fill that Tourium 16 with 40 or 50# spectra and get a short jigging rod, like a United Composites Zeus 2. Get some vertical jigs in the 150-200g range. Sounds like a good plan!4 garlic cloves minced. mix till most of the sugar is absorbed by liquid. this should fill the container a little less than half. load in the loins until almost to the top, leave enough room so that pieces are completly covered with the lid on. marinade for 24 to 30 hrs. tomorrow part 2 on drying and smokeing.For Sale AFTCO fishing Belt n Harness $175 shipped and insured Paypal ff. $175 USD. seapicker. Nov 6, 2023. Boston, Massachusetts. 3. 96.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.or email mallett fred gmail (no spaces) or message me through 360tuna. I can get you on the roster with name, cell and email, i'll look for deposit soon as we "make" the minimums. You can also call the office, if we have more than 16 people registered, we will need a 50% deposit to weed out the wannabees. If you use the fishermans wharf …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! That Hogfish is spectacular! I see your in close proximity to the island in the last pic. Whats the depth that far from land?Reel 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...mitchman said: If you look at Shimano's website these are the differences, can't really comment on the blank differences. Standard series has TC4 and Fuji alconite guides. F Series has TC4F blank, Fuji SIC guides, slightly nicer grips. The conventional Trevala the normal model actually has SIC guided.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.Many of their blanks are from Lamiglas. They also carry Phenix, Seeker, Calstar, and several other blanks. Yes, Am Tackle is part of Mudhole, but Mudhole doesn't just sell Am Tackle products! At their blank price range, they are more affordable for people who can't afford a $210 RPS, $140 Phenix, or $190 Black Hole.Jul 30, 2021 · First 36 hr GOM Tuna Trip Advice. My friend and I have been reading this forum for way to long and final pulled the trigger and booked a 36 hr trip on Williams Party Boats out of Galveston. We have been on the 12hr trips with GPB and are mostly Jetty / Surf guys whenever our wives let us get away. We need to stay on a little bit of a tight ... 7' Black Hole Cape Cow Special popping rod This Nano Carbon rod is designed exclusively for big bluefin or yft over 200 lb. We tested the custom conventional rods from the blank for giant in 600 - 900 lb in P.E.I. without any issue.Hi everyone! Based on the success of our last trip, Matt and the owner have agreed to offer another 56 hour trip! Since we were not able to fill it exclusively with 360, …[email protected]. 814 posts · Joined 2010. #2 · Feb 23, 2013. I do the front of the popper first.I like to do a barrel wrap ,get it flush with the face of the cup then do the tail wrap.If you can find a grommet for the front that the wire coil can pass thru and make it look clean do it.If you don't want to do the barrel wrap check out ...
Feb 18, 2013 · 40 posts · Joined 2010. #7 · Feb 22, 2013. I think people had too high expectations for this moderately priced spinner. Can't blame them, the old SS models were great. But I think Penn was a bit too eager in their marketing, it was extremely hyped before the launch... I do have high expectations of their new spinner, that is said to have much ... . Fetch your news blairsville ga
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.640 posts · Joined 2009. #22 · Oct 14, 2010. Here is a knot that's simple to tie, uses only a little leader material, and can be tied easily up to 200# line. Jansik Knot (2 turns), photos attahed. This is as strong as, or stronger than, many knots that are more complex to tie.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 ...Shop. Hot Tuna! New Era Of Speed Jigging. June 2021 by Max Kristiansen. The author’s preferred set-up when going big on the jig is a Centaur Chiron 5-foot SH rated for 300-500 grams paired with a Daiwa Saltiga 20,000-H filled with 80-pound metered braid and a 100-pound wind on leader.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. 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 …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 ... Jul 12, 2014 · Yellowfin Tuna Advice. Hi, I have just returned from a Southern Hemisphere Fishing Holiday and caught quite a few yft. "Chumming / Chunking" at anchor in the evening and darkness, was the main method successfully used. This was done in roughly 275 metres of water, in small unreliable boats, in some pretty big seas!. 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. 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. 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.Working the jig through depths where tuna are suspended is the trick. When fish show up on the sonar, drop the jig below them and work it up through the water column. The …[email protected]. 814 posts · Joined 2010. #2 · Feb 23, 2013. I do the front of the popper first.I like to do a barrel wrap ,get it flush with the face of the cup then do the tail wrap.If you can find a grommet for the front that the wire coil can pass thru and make it look clean do it.If you don't want to do the barrel wrap check out ...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.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 …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. 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! 590 posts · Joined 2008. #9 · Dec 13, 2010. I don't know what sized you're looking for but the best left hand reel for us lefties is the saltiga 30l, which is the only left handed star drag made by daiwa, shimano, and others in the 2/0-3/0 range. Penn makes lefties but can't compare IMO and to compare them is like apples to oranges, another ...Oct 24, 2020 · RevPDP Discussion starter. 349 posts · Joined 2016. #1 · Oct 24, 2020. A head boat is recommending these reels for some of their trips: Shimano Trinidad / Torium 20 or 30. Shimano Talica 2 16. Daiwa Saltist 40. .