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. …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. 16.640 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.360Tuna. 709 likes. Sport fishing and jigging communitymitchman 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.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. 855. Oct 5, 2022. by Lorenz89. 1 1 of 101 101. Forums. Community Lounge. Talk about anything general in this forum. 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.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 ... 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.Bimini Bay Outfitters - Tsunami Trophy Series Rod. Model: TSTSU-5950, Size: 5'9", Action: Hvy, Line: 50#-100#. Speed Butt. "Though unidirectional graphite composite blanks are wrapped in an ultra-high modulus graphite mesh outer layer over the length of the unidirectional blank for increased sensitivity, toughness power and strength …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 ...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.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.. 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.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 ... 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 …Not even a question go with hollow, plain and simple. learn how to splice end loops and connect wind-on leaders and you've got a great system of 100% strong, seamless connections.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.360Tuna. 710 likes. Sport fishing and jigging community1130 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.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).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.356 posts · Joined 2009. #10 · Sep 17, 2014. "Fluorocarbon shock leader" is brand marketing. All leader material mono or fluoro has got some degree of elongation or shock absorption. Fluorocarbons like Blackwater, Yozuri, Ande, Blue label Seaguar, Momoi are your stouter less pliable fluoros.I baby this reel and had it for about 4 years, this happened the other day while jigging, it wasn't even on a fish. I had to purchase another arm for about $20, which isn't bad but it still sucks considering how much these reels cost. Also, I just had the reel serviced 2 months ago, since then the line has been stacking up heavy to the top side ...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.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.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.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 …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. Share your videos with friends, family, and the world 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. 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. …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.Jan 18, 2015 · According to this post, Mak 30SEA takes 750 yards of STH 130 and 650 yards of JBH 130. According to the formula above if spool takes 750 yards of STH 130 then it should take 750*80.1/92.2 = 652 yards of JBH 130. 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.Jul 12, 2008 · Here's an outstanding "starter" set up... The reel is only 29oz, 4.3:1 gears, will hold about 500 yards of 80# braid, and will pull 27# of drag. The combo is $199.99 and includes a PENN Guide Series 765XL GRAPHITE 6' 6" 20-50# or you can get the reel by itself for $159.99 and choose your own rod. Fishing forum built by fishermen. Saltwater fishing reports and discussion.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 …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.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 …Btw, I'm using Daiwa j Braid Multi, so the thickness difference between 65# and 80# is 0.41 vs 0.43mm, which is a pretty small difference. Or get the “SEA version” J Braid Grand that the diameter thinner. Wonder why Daiwa make their Version thinner than the North America Version. Like.Not even a question go with hollow, plain and simple. learn how to splice end loops and connect wind-on leaders and you've got a great system of 100% strong, seamless connections.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.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.The most accurate and popular 360 Tuna Fishers Forum's email format is first (ex. [email protected]). 360 Tuna Fishers Forum also uses first + last (ex. …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. Top Dry Tortugas fishing charters in Winter 2024, from US $125 p/p. Best price guaranteed, verified reviews, and secure online booking. 4-12 hour fishing trips for family and friends.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.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.Smooth the hollow over the solid and the nub knot tightly. Using the 30# braid, tie a nail knot on top of the the hollow spectra, adjacent to the nub, on the reel side. Tighten it TIGHT, until the nail knot turns translucent. Put a little glue on the nubs, and you are ready to go.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 ... 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.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 ... Mar 31, 2022 · 45 posts · Joined 2021. #1 · Mar 31, 2022. Hi. I am going out on a party/head boat in NJ this year for the first time for Tuna (newbie) and Mahi. Since we are required to have 100-300 feet of mono line depending on bait (300') or jigging (100') exactly how much line do I really need. Should the leader line ( mono) be more poundage then the ... 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. 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.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 …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! 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.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 …Jan 6, 2022 · From New York out , u don’t need any of those reels , it is not going to be like ur thinking , u could cast whole day and just for air . But , if u really want to get into popping and jigging like most of us at beginning time , I suggest u get a 18000 for popping , a 20000 for jigging . 360Tuna. 710 likes. Sport fishing and jigging communityJoin 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 …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.Nov 6, 2017 · Tough luck (I know the feeling, I pulled two hooks at Venice). Hope it changes on the next trip! Aloha, I’m trying to pop for a 100+ YFT here in Hawaii. I’m looking at the 7500 and 9500 size torques II’s. I prefer the 7500’s gear ratio but i think I need more line capacity like the 9500. The 7500 can hold 340yd/80lb braid. Do you guys believe the 7500 is up for the job or is the 9500 the safe bet. Gonefishings.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.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. …For the Halcos and stick baits you want to cast close to the rig and run the cuda gauntlet or try to cast outside the light line and reel into the light when away from the rig. Again key into what is catching, what color and size lure and technique (e.g. reel as soon as hits the water, 5 second soak then reel, poppers etc).Jul 12, 2008 · Here's an outstanding "starter" set up... The reel is only 29oz, 4.3:1 gears, will hold about 500 yards of 80# braid, and will pull 27# of drag. The combo is $199.99 and includes a PENN Guide Series 765XL GRAPHITE 6' 6" 20-50# or you can get the reel by itself for $159.99 and choose your own rod. 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.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 ...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.I baby this reel and had it for about 4 years, this happened the other day while jigging, it wasn't even on a fish. I had to purchase another arm for about $20, which isn't bad but it still sucks considering how much these reels cost. Also, I just had the reel serviced 2 months ago, since then the line has been stacking up heavy to the top side ...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.Jul 31, 2563 BE ... Epic morning getting a father and son on a fish of a lifetime. Three hour battle that we won :) .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.
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.. St louis weather wunderground
Dinmax, The idea behind wind-on's is to make them before you go on a trip so that you dont waste time faffing on the boat when the bite is on; i am sure that you have space on a partyboat to do it though.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 …Tackle and Rigging ...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. Fishing forum built by fishermen. Saltwater fishing reports and discussion.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.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 ...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.Dec 5, 2015 · Dec 17, 2022. 2. 2K. Dec 29, 2023. by short-range. Anyone have experience with tuna popping&jigging in oilrigs in Alabama? About to go in mid Jan around new moon time. KevinJiang. Dec 20, 2023. 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.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..Dec 5, 2015 · Dec 17, 2022. 2. 2K. Dec 29, 2023. by short-range. Anyone have experience with tuna popping&jigging in oilrigs in Alabama? About to go in mid Jan around new moon time. KevinJiang. Dec 20, 2023. 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..