penn 50s

[dark2dark]

hi everyone,new to the site.with all these bigger tuna around,i am wondering if penn 50s with 80lb momoi is sufficient enough to handle them. any input would be great. Thanks.

[sportsman250]

Not sure what you mean by bigger tuna, but, My opinion is you'll be alright in to the mid-low 70"s reliably. theres been some giants taken on 50s but your gonna fight the fish forever and whatever do plan on doing with the fish its not good: releasing, selling or eating, or having a fish spool you and break you line with 600 yds of mono following it.

[cold waters]

you should be fine... but I would respool with spectra so that you sufficient line

[backman]

I've fished 50's for years, taken numerous 70-75" rats and 2 80+" real giants with no problem. I do have 600 yards of braid on those 50's and also do not deliberately target the real large fish when they are around.