Tile Rig / line Advice Needed

[tunajoe]

With all of the good reports regarding the tiles, I thought I should be prepared when heading off shore. My next trip is not until Oct 28th. I've seen folks fishing for tiles, and for the most part, have seen different rigs.

I know ideally I should fish with a rod loaded with braided line...I do have a 6/0 loaded with 80lb mono , probably about 400 yards of it. I know mono is not as easy to get to the bottom as braided is.

With that said, is it worth me spending the money on loading the 6/0 up with braided line?

Finally, what rig and type of sinker would you use? I'm thinking a very heavy bank sinker 20oz plus? Size, type of hook? I love circles for tuna, but really are not sure for the tiles.

[Sucker]

You are going to need braid....I couldn't imagine hooking a fish without it.

20oz sinkers won't work unless you duck tape them together

Go spend 10 minutes at the Reel Seat. It will be worth your time.

Good luck, it's an awesome fishery and a ton of fun but pretty specialized as far as tackle if you want to be comfortable and catch fish

[PeteyHD]

I wish 20oz would hold. Try...... 2-3 POUNDS!

[njboarder]

Braid is a must. You'd need at least of 500yds of 65lb and bring extra line since you'll get tangled up and lose a bunch of line. I personally experienced the frustration of being 30ft short from the bottom when people were hooking up left and right. Ended up paying the boat 50bux for a hundred something yard of line and out of game for a few drifts.
For rigs, heavy duty version of typical hi-lo with 2 hooks works fine. Also some glow beads seem to help. I remember seeing a very good diy by a member before, so look up tile rig and get all the info you'd need
Sinkers, just get in touch with sam and pick up some 2-3lb sinkers. Best price around.

[capt74]

Second that go to the Reel Seat and talk with them. They are the PROS when it comes to tile fishing. Dave and company are great.

[Capt. Lou]

Third that, dave & crew got that down pat ! Their expierance can make u succesful at that game!