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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. Rod will target sub 100lb class and paired with 8k Stella. These are 3 on my radar, any feedback is much appreciated. Salty El Maestro 82M. Ripple Fisher Big Tuna 85F. Yamaga Bluesniper 85/4 Canary. Casting distance is plus and from what I've read so far the Canary really shines here though I cant imagine the 85F would be far behind..Nov 6, 2017 · Tough luck (I know the feeling, I pulled two hooks at Venice). Hope it changes on the next trip! 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, 508-269-1882.11920 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.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.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 ...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.A source of daily fishing reports, news, fishing spots, gear tips, recipes and bass fishing. Best fishing articles in the world.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.Mojo For Tuna. Jump to Latest Follow. 2K views 4 replies 4 participants last post by Lenny DeFelice May 18, 2023. Riviera42 Discussion starter. 2 posts · Joined 2023. #1 · May 15, 2023. Just getting into Tuna, buying the tackle that goes along with it for jigging, chunking, & trolling. Planning on using some bird bars in the spread.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 ... 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.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. Good for cutting thick bones of fish, but not the flesh. filleting a fish, why sacrifice the advantage of using the right type of knife to cut the flesh. up to about 20 lbs. Knife is good for large YFT as well. This is not a knife for your belt, keep in your bag until its cutting time.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. 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. …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.Atlantic Custom Rod & Tackle [email protected] 516-780-5993 Custom Crafted Fishing Rods at an afforable price. For the Professional & Recreational Angler5306 posts · Joined 2011. #7 · Jan 6, 2014. Optimum_Oceans said: Hello all, I'm trying to choose the best all round conventional reel for myself. The primary use will be jigging for AJ, Tuna, Grouper, Snapper etc ranging from the 10-60lbs and depths up to 500ft. I will also be using it to target Tarpon (up to 200lb)Stella 8000FA Spool interchangeable with 6000FA. Stella 10000FA Spool interchangeable with 16000SW or 20000FA. (16000SW is JDM upgrade spool. Stella 20000FA Spool interchangeable with 16000SW or 10000FA. 2008 (SW = JDM Model) Stella SW4000PG No spool interchangeable. Stella SW4000XG No spool interchangeable.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 …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.Kim. Practice will definitely give you a good preparation for your trip. You should practice the overhand cast, the underhand pitch and the side cast because you will most likely use each one. When the fish pop up it's unexpected so you need to be ready to cast to the fish, straight out, right or left.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.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!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!Mojo For Tuna. Jump to Latest Follow. 2K views 4 replies 4 participants last post by Lenny DeFelice May 18, 2023. Riviera42 Discussion starter. 2 posts · Joined 2023. #1 · May 15, 2023. Just getting into Tuna, buying the tackle that goes along with it for jigging, chunking, & trolling. Planning on using some bird bars in the spread.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.If I was buying one 2-speed reel for all my fishing for smaller grade tuna it probably would be a Makaira 8II (~400yds of 60lb). Only caveat is it's a little heavy for it's class. Excellent live bait or casting for a lever drag reel. Don't worry about the once in a lifetime 175lb YFT.Mitchw123456 Discussion starter. 248 posts · Joined 2006. #1 · Mar 1, 2008. Anybody have any expierence with these rods? Are they decent rods? I don't know the model number of the rod I just bought (got it with a combo for a GREAT price off ebay and no rod information was given) and was curious to the quality. There isn't much about them on ...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.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.That Hogfish is spectacular! I see your in close proximity to the island in the last pic. Whats the depth that far from land?Totally depends on brand and batch. Instead of fishing a solid braided line of 0.544mm with a 116lb abs with a knot bs of 80lb (being generous), go for the 0.430mm 60lb hollow abs 87lb, you fish more on the spool, stronger, thinner and little reduction in strength because of the join.Totally depends on brand and batch. Instead of fishing a solid braided line of 0.544mm with a 116lb abs with a knot bs of 80lb (being generous), go for the 0.430mm 60lb hollow abs 87lb, you fish more on the spool, stronger, thinner and little reduction in strength because of the join.Rod will target sub 100lb class and paired with 8k Stella. These are 3 on my radar, any feedback is much appreciated. Salty El Maestro 82M. Ripple Fisher Big Tuna 85F. Yamaga Bluesniper 85/4 Canary. Casting distance is plus and from what I've read so far the Canary really shines here though I cant imagine the 85F would be far behind..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 …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 ...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.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!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 ...Panama Pedasi report with FishPedasi. I got some good information on 360Tuna for these trips so thought I'd post up a report in return. I travelled to Pedasi in May and it was so enjoyable, jumped at an opportunity to return in November. I fished both times with FishPedasi. A great operation, everything was seamless.5306 posts · Joined 2011. #7 · Jan 6, 2014. Optimum_Oceans said: Hello all, I'm trying to choose the best all round conventional reel for myself. The primary use will be jigging for AJ, Tuna, Grouper, Snapper etc ranging from the 10-60lbs and depths up to 500ft. I will also be using it to target Tarpon (up to 200lb)Share your videos with friends, family, and the worldI use the Plano Jumbo airliner as well. The biggest factor for me is the wheels. Love that it expands so easily. I actually put my two piece rods together, bundle them all up and expand the tube.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 ...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.Oct 28, 2019 · The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Fishing trip reports, stories, and tips. 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).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.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 & Popping. Custom AR Blanks by United Composite. Calstar Blanks & Rods. Phenix Blanks & Rods.The 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.Apr 27, 2022. 8. 2K. May 4, 2022. by bulldogge111. 1 1 of 24 24. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI …141 Followers, 212 Following, 1 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from @360tuna.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.The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. A …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.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.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.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.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.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 …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. 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. 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.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. 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 …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.The biggest targeted species are amberjack and snapper with a possible grouper here and there, up to 70 lbs. Maybe if I'm extremely lucky I'd run into an amberjack of 120-130 lbs. I'll be jigging/fishing mostly in depth range of about 60' - 200'. I intend to use 40 lb braid. This Fin Nor Marquesa MA12 reel has 13lbs max drag at strike and 22lbs ...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.Portions of 360tuna.com enables users to post classified advertising content and listings regarding firearms and other items. In addition to all of the other Web Site Terms & Conditions set forth herein, by accessing and/or posting on or in any such sections of 360tuna.com, you agree to all of the following: You are eighteen (18) years of age or …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 …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 ...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.For Sale AFTCO fishing Belt n Harness $175 shipped and insured Paypal ff. $175 USD. seapicker. Nov 6, 2023. Boston, Massachusetts. 3. 96.Mitchw123456 Discussion starter. 248 posts · Joined 2006. #1 · Mar 1, 2008. Anybody have any expierence with these rods? Are they decent rods? I don't know the model number of the rod I just bought (got it with a combo for a GREAT price off ebay and no rod information was given) and was curious to the quality. There isn't much about them on ...Jan 1, 2023 · Reels are jigging master, both PowerSpell and wiki’s. There are plenty of great rods and reels other than what I prefer. Thrasher has some great blanks at a really reasonable price. I’m sure you’ll get a variety of choices from members. So look each of them up and compare specs and if possible get a hands on feel. Totally depends on brand and batch. Instead of fishing a solid braided line of 0.544mm with a 116lb abs with a knot bs of 80lb (being generous), go for the 0.430mm 60lb hollow abs 87lb, you fish more on the spool, stronger, thinner and little reduction in strength because of the join.The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. A …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.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.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 ...535 posts · Joined 2009. #8 · Oct 24, 2010. The big advantage of a butt joint, over a joint in the middle (which is most common with 2-piece rods), is that the joint is subject to much less stress when it is located further towards the grip. A tuna popping rod with a joint in the middle, especially one with a more parabolic action, is much ...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.Feature-Packed, Without the Fluff. Discover the 360 TNA advantage, equip your HR team with 360 TNA to simplify decision-making and foster strategic planning. Say goodbye to …Quote from johns post, 2. Find Birds working, or at the very least, sitting around on the surface. Always be scanning the water surface for birds. If they are around/sitting on the surface/working that means they have recently fed or the bait is still too deep for them to reach.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.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.The older model Stradic, the FI, it had a higher gear that rerieves 41" per crank. But regarding the Aceration. I noticed from the specs that there are two major differences between the gosa 8k and the aceration 8k: 1)Aceration has Aerowrap vs. Aerowave for the gosa 8k.A 50ah Lifepo4 for 120ish bucks is what you want for that bait rod. WIll last a 4 day deep drop trip without recharging. Recharges pretty quick if need be. You will want a 14-20ah rectangle type battery for your backpack. I have 2 Lifepo4s for bait and 3 rectangles for slow pitch (for me and the Mrs).There have been a number of good thoughts kicked around regarding the solid to hollow splice ideas, castability, durability and size. I thought it might help to see the sizes of various connections for popping, side by side. 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. Fin-Nor Offshore 9500 pathetic reel. Just had a tow year old fin-nor (which was was taken care of very well) completely fail on a 10 or less pound king. The anti reverse which didn't work well from day one gave out totally and the reel soon seized with a terrible grinding noise. The reel is inferior to the demands of offshore fishing, just ...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. | Cpvhfvqbaoz (article) | Mobcunl.