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    Tuna Rig Recon

    I’ve searched and didn’t find a whole lot... so, new thread it is

    Headed offshore this weekend and wanting to pickup my own setup big enough for YFT. Spinning is my first choice so I can cast and work baits when the time arises.

    Any suggestions on gear? Would love a Saltiga but don’t go enough to justify a $1000 reel.

    I’d be interested in something used if someone in the Houston area wants to clear some room.
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    #2
    Man a saltiga is nice i have a dogfight and its a beast.. Butt definitely not needed, id get a saragosa 20k put some 65 or 80lb on it. Hard reel to beat for the money

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        #4
        Following..went on my first tuna trip this year and now I wanna take my own gear next year

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          #5
          I agree with crabtrap. I just bought a saragossa 6500 for rooster fish in Mexico and it worked great. For the money they are good reels.

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            #6
            You can look at Cabo Series as well. If you look around you can find Van Stalls for about $500 when they are on sell. They will run a special for 3 reels for $1000 sometimes. Find a couple folks and get a very capable reel for $350. Rod is almost more important in my opinion.

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              #7
              Fishing Tackle Unlimited will be your spot in Houston. I10 and the Beltway location is probably closer for you, but the location on the southside is bigger if memory serves.

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                #8
                Penn has a great line up and get something under 400 that will work

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                  #9
                  Yeah I plan on hitting up FTU this afternoon. My initial focus was on a Penn Slammer III or IV, but that Saragosa 20k looks awesome as well.

                  Curious about rods too... I’m sure something in the $150 range would probably be sufficient.

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                    #10
                    Penn Slammer on a larger long running fish I would be scared of a smoked drag. The Cabo series is one if the only entry level reels Ive personally watched handle long runs on the drag system. That was just one YFT. I would look at a Gen 1 VS175 or 200. Im sure you can find one for $500 or less and it will serve you a lifetime
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                      Rods for egg beaters are tough. Some of them have eyes that dont set up with particular reel and will promote wind knots. I dont think it has anything to do with price just how the eyes are spaced. I would spend the money on a reel and then pick up a Ugly Stick Tiger Lite in the 50-80# class and when you can go rod shopping. Use a short leader - 2-3 feet of flouro where your connection stay outside your last eye when casting. Connect with a low profile knot like a FG. Mono does not cast well on big spinners
                      Last edited by glen; 07-23-2021, 11:08 AM.

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