130 International drag?

Animal 1 · 07-19-2009, 08:20 PM

So,I'll freely admit my ignorance here.On my 130 st,I set the full drag,by going slightly further than bottoming out a 50 lb scale.I realize it's not scientific,but a 50 pound scale is what I have.I'll go further to demonstrate my ignorance to you fine folks.I've read(a lot of)books by commercials/charter Caps,who speak of fishing 90 lbs of 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.

hammer slammer · 07-19-2009, 09:58 PM

90 LBS. drag? I have never heard of such a thing. I think most people fish 45LBS. at strike.....but I could be wrong

CGMate · 07-19-2009, 10:10 PM

most people use 1/4 of the breaking strength of your main line. 130 pound test would be 32.5 pounds of drag.

oldmud · 07-19-2009, 10:36 PM

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.

gmoney · 07-20-2009, 12:26 AM

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

starrfish · 07-20-2009, 12:47 AM

at 50 lbs !! ?? say goodby to that one

starrfish · 07-20-2009, 12:50 AM

32 lbs at strike with 200lb mono.. is about all you will need for gaints, if not.. then you have caught something else

Animal 1 · 07-20-2009, 01:00 AM

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.

Animal 1 · 07-20-2009, 01:02 AM

Judging from the varied replies,I think I may have posed a good question.Keep 'em coming.

Kelly Ann Charters · 07-20-2009, 07:17 AM

Always fished 45 at strike...That usually gives 70 at full....

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07-19-2009, 09:58 PM	#2
hammer slammer I just got squirted with ballyhoo poop Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: plymouth ma Posts: 40 Credits: 1,568.7 Occupation: builder	90 LBS. drag? I have never heard of such a thing. I think most people fish 45LBS. at strike.....but I could be wrong

07-19-2009, 10:10 PM	#3
CGMate I practice safe fishing Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nags Head, NC Posts: 65 Credits: 406.8 Boat: Country Girl Home Port: Oregon Inlet, NC Best Catch: 800+ Blue Release on July 3'rd 09 Occupation: Mate	most people use 1/4 of the breaking strength of your main line. 130 pound test would be 32.5 pounds of drag.

07-19-2009, 10:36 PM	#4
oldmud Crab mustard is good Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bath,Maine Posts: 845 Credits: 2,237.8 Occupation: retired/boat builder/tuna fisherman	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.

07-20-2009, 12:26 AM	#5
gmoney Just bought a 65' hat! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cape Ann Posts: 76 Credits: 487.8 Home Port: Gloucester Occupation: Mate/student	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

07-20-2009, 12:47 AM	#6
starrfish I wear cool logos Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nantucket ma Posts: 59 Credits: 447.3 Boat: 35 duffy Home Port: nantucket Best Catch: 840 bft Occupation: charter capt	at 50 lbs !! ?? say goodby to that one

07-20-2009, 12:50 AM	#7
starrfish I wear cool logos Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nantucket ma Posts: 59 Credits: 447.3 Boat: 35 duffy Home Port: nantucket Best Catch: 840 bft Occupation: charter capt	32 lbs at strike with 200lb mono.. is about all you will need for gaints, if not.. then you have caught something else

07-20-2009, 01:00 AM	#8
Animal 1 Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 429 Credits: 2,416.1	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.

07-20-2009, 01:02 AM	#9
Animal 1 Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 429 Credits: 2,416.1	Judging from the varied replies,I think I may have posed a good question.Keep 'em coming.

07-20-2009, 07:17 AM	#10
Kelly Ann Charters Guppy Breeder Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 30 Credits: 1,541.3 Boat: Kelly Ann Home Port: Newburyport, Ma.	Always fished 45 at strike...That usually gives 70 at full....