70 vs. 80

[jwalker]

Originally Posted by dunn6253

The idea would be that if it is 80's that we get, then they most likely will be fished out of the swivel rod holders. The 70's may be standup, but we may also put them on bentbutts and put them in the gunnel also. Most likely going with penns. Found a place where we can purchase penn 70vs's for about 100 off retail over every other place looked on the net. Thanks for all the input.

REALLY?
Make sure these are new (non floor sample reels) as Penn does not allow retailers to make those type of large price cuts to sell their reels? Who is discounting Penn Reels this dramatically?

Go with 80's in the rod holders or 70 stand-ups but if you get into true giants you wil have your work cut out for you and the fish will be cooked by the time she's landed.

[shipmate bill]

I've put some severe beatings on fish with the 70's. I'd take a 70 over an 80 because when it comes to maneuverability that slightly smaller profile and slight weight difference add up to a big advantage. I fight mostly fish stand up but on big fish you can drop into the rod holder and not be at a huge disadvantage. Its a personal choice, and i prefer the 70.

[BIGJAHOOTIE]

HEY MELTDOWN ARE YOU JIGGING ON STELLWAGON THINKING ABOUT IT THIS YEAR DO YOU SOUND FISH AND DROP JIGS TO THEM??? WHEN YOU CAST TO THEM THEN DO YOU DROP JIGS? ANY INFO WOULD BE HELPFULL THANKS A TON


JA-HOOTIE
LIVING THE DREAM

[paul708]

Originally Posted by BIGJAHOOTIE

HEY MELTDOWN ARE YOU JIGGING ON STELLWAGON THINKING ABOUT IT THIS YEAR DO YOU SOUND FISH AND DROP JIGS TO THEM??? WHEN YOU CAST TO THEM THEN DO YOU DROP JIGS? ANY INFO WOULD BE HELPFULL THANKS A TON


JA-HOOTIE
LIVING THE DREAM

keep a eye on the Jigging and Popping forum. last year was very good up there ..and we are putting some things together for popping and jigging..it is going to be a great way to put some more fish in the box..

[fightingcouch]

70s will cut it but if you are going to be ,mostly targeting giants of size i would go for the 130s.

heres a video of guy fighting a Giant stand up on a 70.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk0PyMQ6M8g

[Nauti Natured]

or you could go with Fissues spread :

4 130's
2 Accurate 80's
4 Shimano 50WLRS
and a few random spinners all deployed at the same time

Just plain sickening.

[Dads Dream]

I'm new to this Tuna thang in 08 but we've had a lot of action from which I can draw some conclusions

• Unless you're targeting giants (chunking or liveys on anchor- a guy may not need more than a 50
  I think a 50 will take down anything on Stellwagen (June - Oct)
  If you get really lucky / (unlucky) you won't need anything more than a 50 (Epic Battle day)
  With that said, I just found a good deal on SFC and bought a pair of Penn 70 VS's (check out Items for Sale "Penn 70VS")
  Like Tuna Melting Man Dan~ I've got a pair of Penn 30TWs and all the rest are Penn 50VSWs