Gambler nj fishing tuna trip

[beerbelly]

is a penn 114 to weak to use for party boat tuna? i have 500 of 50lb test on it

[thunder835]

Mannnn.....been 2 years now for me. I would LOVE to go on the trip but that 4 letter word always gets in the way....WORK! Gotta make sure I get in next year as soon as the NJF trip is open for bookings. Hope all you guys have better luck with the weather on the new dates.

Go get 'em Chucky! Show the young guys what a true Canyon Warrior is! :-)

Mark

[2na]

BB,
A 114 is fine. However, 50lb line is a little light for the size fish that have been reported lately. That drag has enough snot to handle 80lb line and you'd probably fit plenty on the spool. I'd go with 80lb line.
Shorts

[beerbelly]

ok thanks

[Pennsy Guy]

Originally Posted by beerbelly

is a penn 114 to weak to use for party boat tuna? i have 500 of 50lb test on it

As 2na said, should work BUT gotta have at least 100-150yds mono top shot-80#. During the day you can go down in leader size all the way to 40# fluorocarbon-just lighten up on the drag...

[Pennsy Guy]

Hi Mark,
Thought you got transferred down South-how are you & Tim doing? OK I hope. Next 3 weeks there is a 36hr each week leaving on Wednesday. You & Tim got to make one of them. There's an "eye ball"
out there with your name on it.

Chucky

[beerbelly]

ok i have another question,, why do i need a 100yd top shot of 80lb, cant i just use 10yds of 80 or just a 7ft leader? im asking because i dont know much about tuna,,,i fish inshore all the time. does anyone tie to swivles or does everyone tie dirct to the line,,,i appreciate any help,, thanks

[Muldune]

I use 80lb florocarbon leader tied to a 150lb to 200lb sambo swivel with egg sinker on main line attached to leader hoped that helped once you get to the boat many people will be glad to help

[Hunter 2]

You want a long topshot on head boats so your braid does not cut through other guys lines while tuna fishing. Tuna come in flurries and things get crazy real fast. Sometimes 4 to 6 fish on at once and guys running up and down the rail passing rods over and under others. The best thing to do is reel in your line till the craziness is over so the hooked fish get landed. Keep the chum slick going though.

[Pennsy Guy]

If you want jig braid is OK with a short top shot...jigging is up drift(if lines are going out port side, you're on starboard side jigging)...5-7' fluoro leaders to swivel to main line with egg sinker. As I stated above, have some lighter leaders to use during the day...they mostly are a bit leader shy the brighter it is...if in doubt, just ask mates or any of the guys fishing...the mates'll check your drag unless you have a spring scale...hope this & what was said above helps.....