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[mazman]

HI!
I HAVE A DAIWA TANACOM BULL 1000 AND I REALLY DON'T KHOW WHAT PROGRAM TO CHOOSE IN ORDER TO JIG AND WHAT ACCESSORIES TO USE.THAT IF THERE IS ANY PROGRAM TO CHOOSE. I AM FROM GREECE AND IT WOULD BE VERY HELPFULL IF ANYBODY KHOWS HOW TO HELP OR INFORM ME.
THANKS!

[ty2philly]

Vinnie,

Come with me on one of the NC trips and I will show you the ropes BUT be prepared this isnt yo-yo'ing its very violent and these fish fight much much much harder than any tuna in the same class they will kick your ass

Glenn,

You are sooooo right about that. Watching you guys dance with that jigging rod and whip some AJ ass was an awesome sight to see. My first AJ felt like I slammed right into a brick wall. It was just a bit easier after the first one.

Ty

[ty2philly]

HI!
I HAVE A DAIWA TANACOM BULL 1000 AND I REALLY DON'T KHOW WHAT PROGRAM TO CHOOSE IN ORDER TO JIG AND WHAT ACCESSORIES TO USE.THAT IF THERE IS ANY PROGRAM TO CHOOSE. I AM FROM GREECE AND IT WOULD BE VERY HELPFULL IF ANYBODY KHOWS HOW TO HELP OR INFORM ME.
THANKS!

I am no expert for sure, but isn't this reel a bit too heavy for jigging (especially Japanese style), its 52.2 oz (1,480 g) also the gear ratio seem a bit too low for jigging (2.3:1).

On the other hand it would be great for bottom fishing and wenching up grouper or sea bass.

It does have a programmable jigging mode so just read the instructions on how to activate it.

I got teased for using a harness belt for my first AmberJack trip, I dare not think what would happen if I used an electric reel. I suspect the batteries would have been tossed overboard (out of love of course).

Ty

[gman]

I am no expert for sure, but isn't this reel a bit too heavy for jigging (especially Japanese style), its 52.2 oz (1,480 g) also the gear ratio seem a bit too low for jigging (2.3:1).

On the other hand it would be great for bottom fishing and wenching up grouper or sea bass.

It does have a programmable jigging mode so just read the instructions on how to activate it.

I got teased for using a harness belt for my first AmberJack trip, I dare not think what would happen if I used an electric reel. I suspect the batteries would have been tossed overboard (out of love of course).

Ty

Ty, that wasn't a teasing ... we were gentle. An electric reel, forget about that?? Thats like taking a picture with someone else's fish. If your jigging in 800' thats one thing but 300 manual is all that is needed

[ty2philly]

Ty, that wasn't a teasing ... we were gentle. An electric reel, forget about that?? Thats like taking a picture with someone else's fish. If your jigging in 800' thats one thing but 300 manual is all that is needed

Glenn,

Oh yes.. I knew you were going easy on me... since I was the new guy in the group. But I know I will get it hard the next time. But I will be ready for you guys. hahaha

The electric reel question was not mine. I know better than that on a jigging trip. In fact I knew the bucket harness was pushing it. But honestly for my first AJ trip I am grateful I had it.

Ty

[gman]

Glenn,

Oh yes.. I knew you were going easy on me... since I was the new guy in the group. But I know I will get it hard the next time. But I will be ready for you guys. hahaha

The electric reel question was not mine. I know better than that on a jigging trip. In fact I knew the bucket harness was pushing it. But honestly for my first AJ trip I am grateful I had it.

Ty

Ty honestly you and Mike both did amazing for that style off fishing and I didnt care if you used a harness. Doesnt matter I was just ribbing you. What matters is you did great landed some fish and became more interested in offshore fishing

[ty2philly]

Ty honestly you and Mike both did amazing for that style off fishing and I didnt care if you used a harness. Doesnt matter I was just ribbing you. What matters is you did great landed some fish and became more interested in offshore fishing

Glenn,

Thanks. I appreciate that.
I am hooked on this style of fishing for sure.
This style does put a higher demand on gear and the person. And I am always up for a challenge

Ty

[ty2philly]

Jim,

The Ayasugi jigs were at my apartment door waiting for me when I got home from work today. They look great! I look forward to using them on Oct. 9th for YFT trip in the Canyons off the NJ coast.

Ty

[Sea Draggin]

I would tickle me to death to see you get a big 'ole tuna. I don't care what it comes on, I just want to see a picture of you doubled up in the heat of the battle!!!!....---

[ty2philly]

I would tickle me to death to see you get a big 'ole tuna. I don't care what it comes on, I just want to see a picture of you doubled up in the heat of the battle!!!!....---

Jim,

The 60# AJ I got had me doubled up in pain. That was the first time I ever got such a fish. It got easier later that day and the next day, but still one hell of a fight.

I will do my best to make sure I get a good photo for you.

Ty