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130 International drag?
Well,my brandy new 130vsx came with a signed qc spec sheet that said it tops out at 60 before losing freespool.How is it then,that guys are fishing 90 lbs?How do you hotrod an International? While I'm baring my ignorant soul,drift fishing,with live baits,be it pogies,blues,scup,whatever,how many pounds of drag?Last weekend when we went 0 for 2,I had the drags at strike.50 on the 130 with 200 lb mono,and 25 on the 80w with 100 lb mono.We were fishing live pogies,so getting it in their mouths wasn't an issue,I imagine with a larger bait,like a blue,I'd have to dial it way down,to afford the tuna the opportunity to get it all in. I appreciate any and all advice,guys.Thanks in advance.Bobby. |
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I just got squirted with ballyhoo poop
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90 LBS. drag? I have never heard of such a thing. I think most people fish 45LBS. at strike.....but I could be wrong
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I practice safe fishing
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most people use 1/4 of the breaking strength of your main line. 130 pound test would be 32.5 pounds of drag.
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Crab mustard is good
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Bobby, I use 35# on strike and seldom go over that. when the fish is close i even sometimes back it down a little depending the fish (Green etc) That's with 200 # or 300# mono. and a Super Mu Tu.
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Just bought a 65' hat!
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depeding on if you are strictly giant fishing or not, 50 lbs at strike, when u get the fish straight up and down don't be afraid to bump it up
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I wear cool logos
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at 50 lbs !! ?? say goodby to that one
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I wear cool logos
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32 lbs at strike with 200lb mono.. is about all you will need for gaints, if not.. then you have caught something else
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Sorry I wasn't more clear.I'm using 200 lb mono,drifting livies,flat,no kites,or ballons,so no dropback.I've never fished 90 lbs,only read about it being done,and yes,we're strictly hunting giants.Thanks for all your replies.
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Stop staring at my Avatar.
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Judging from the varied replies,I think I may have posed a good question.Keep 'em coming.
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Always fished 45 at strike...That usually gives 70 at full....
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