tuna trip

[Pennsy Guy]

Originally Posted by Jsnake4444

The 100lb mainline ends with a loop and the 200lb wind on is for abrasion resistance because they seem to love to bottom of the boat and on a head boat they aren’t moving for you. 300lb from the swivel to the hook is for protection from that sharp bill.

I'm curious, don't you guys pass the rod under the pulpit when it goes under the boat?

[Jsnake4444]

Originally Posted by Pennsy Guy

I'm curious, don't you guys pass the rod under the pulpit when it goes under the boat?

When you have time you move around the boat. But when you have a green sword near the top sometimes you don’t have time before they shoot under the boat. They are WAY different from a tuna.

[John D.]

Originally Posted by Jsnake4444

The Tiagra is bulletproof but it’s heavy. After hooking that sword last trip I would stay with a 50 as a minimum. The Makaira 50 probably weighs less then the Tiagra 30w

The tiagra 30 wrls is a beast and IMO far superior to a Makaria 50. On every level.it’s not bulky or heavy at all. In fact think it’s less weight although neglible. The drag is far superior IMO

[Ol Pedro]

There's a 90% right or wrong when it comes to gear. Got a sword with 80#, butter fish and 3/8oz. It swam into the hull(literally) & got gaffed just as my rod doubled over. That took less than 2 min. 10 min later--woman tile fishing with 20# on an old Penn had a 55# sword get tangled in her line---boated it after a tussle. Her husband, rigged for sword, never had a touch---go figurew.[/QUOTE]

I was on that trip !

[CODCHALY]

#24, Ol Pedro


You're always on a TRIP. Far back as I remember !!!!

U learn any new Knots ???

[CODCHALY]

I actually checked this Thread, Hoping Pete had a TUNA Report.

[Ol Pedro]

Originally Posted by Jsnake4444

When you have time you move around the boat. But when you have a green sword near the top sometimes you don’t have time before they shoot under the boat. They are WAY different from a tuna.

Yes they are ! The neat thing about swords are they are all different. I have Made the pass many times for Chuck and others on Tuna and Swords. It's always good to have the insurance of heavier line. I like to use an 8' 180lb floro leader with a large super Mutu hook to match the bait. A green lightstick three foot up. A Sampo swivel between leader and main line. Then slide enough 1lb eggs to hold straight in the current. I like 80lb mono on a 6/0 size reel. Live or fresh dead Squid are the go to baits.

[Ol Pedro]

Originally Posted by CODCHALY

#24, Ol Pedro


You're always on a TRIP. Far back as I remember !!!!

U learn any new Knots ???

Yes I did. I learned a new stand straight dropper loop!

[CODCHALY]

#28, Pete, better then the one I use???

[Ol Pedro]

Originally Posted by CODCHALY

#28, Pete, better then the one I use???

I think so. It's a modified ganion loop.