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Tiagra 30 or 50
I'm planning on chasing some marlin and am trying to choose what 80#
setup to get. I've narrowed it down to a toss-up between the Tiagra 30WLRS or the 50WLRS. I'll be stand-up fishing so am leaning towards the smaller reel, but I'm wondering if anybody has used one of these in anger yet - as I understand they're reasonably new on the market. From the specs for the 30W, I gather I should be able to load 800yds of 80lb braid on it with somewhere in the region of a 100yd topshot of 80lb mono. As the strike drag on the 30WLRS is capable of 12.5kg (27.5lb) while maintaining freespool, it seems like it should fit the bill (pun unintended). Any views? |
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Tiagra 30 or 50
"Rob2" wrote in message . au...
I'm planning on chasing some marlin and am trying to choose what 80# setup to get. I've narrowed it down to a toss-up between the Tiagra 30WLRS or the 50WLRS. I'll be stand-up fishing so am leaning towards the smaller reel, but I'm wondering if anybody has used one of these in anger yet - as I understand they're reasonably new on the market. From the specs for the 30W, I gather I should be able to load 800yds of 80lb braid on it with somewhere in the region of a 100yd topshot of 80lb mono. As the strike drag on the 30WLRS is capable of 12.5kg (27.5lb) while maintaining freespool, it seems like it should fit the bill (pun unintended). Any views? First off, what kind, and how big, are the marlin you plan on chasing? If their larger fish, go with the larger reel, a good size marlin can dump a lot of line in a hurry. The larger reels tend to have larger, or multiple, drag washers. This will help keep the drag from getting real hot, at which point the drags often fail. As far as brand, in larger reels, their's only one choice, Penn. The problem with ALL the other manufacturers is that they only stock parts for just so many years. After that, your out of luck. I am friends with a guy that own's a very well known large shop that does "factory" service on the all the major brands. He admitts that any brand other than Penn is going to be a problem getting parts for once the reel is discontinued. And at the price your going to pay for this kind of reel do you really want to make a paper weight out of it six or eight years from now? I've got a five gallon bucket full of older non Penn reels that all need a part (I bought them when I was younger), that can't be gotten anywhere. I keep them around to remind me not to make the same mistake again. My old Internationals are around twenty years old, my old 4/0 my Dad bought 35 years ago, used, no problem if I need parts, try that with any of the Japaneese brands. If you need a good larger reel, but can't decide between a 50 or 80, go with the new Penn 70, great reel. Buy Penn, and you won't be sorry. Buy one of the other brands, you'll be sorry. |
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"John" wrote in message om... First off, what kind, and how big, are the marlin you plan on chasing? If their larger fish, go with the larger reel, a good size marlin can dump a lot of line in a hurry. The larger reels tend to have larger, or multiple, drag washers. This will help keep the drag from getting real hot, at which point the drags often fail. Marlin over 1,000lb are occasionally caught there, but about half that size is more common apparently. We've fished there a few times for sailfish, spanish mackeral, etc, but have only raised a marlin once, which we failed to hook - which was probably just as well, as we were only using 15kg gear. On our next trip we plan on getting a bit more serious and getting out wider. That's a good point about the heat from the drag - hadn't thought of that. Sounds like a good reason to go for the bigger reel. As far as brand, in larger reels, their's only one choice, Penn. The problem with ALL the other manufacturers is that they only stock parts for just so many years. After that, your out of luck. I was leaning towards the Tiagras as I've been a satisfied Shimano man for many years (TLD15, 25 & 30). Here in Western Australia the Tiagras are more common than the Internationals and those in the know that I've spoken to say that parts for them aren't a problem. I might have a second look at the Penns tho. Regarding line - if I get the 50W I might go for dacron instead of braid. I'm still a bit uneasy about the join to the top-shot however. I've read a few articles which say that a bimini in both lines with just a loop to loop connection in the middle is the go, which sounds fine if using mono of a higher test than the braid (eg - a leader). But if using braid or dacron of the same test as the mono I would have thought the braided line would cut into the mono and be a weak point. Likewise the 'braid leader knot' seems to be suited to joining heavy mono to the braid, but not necessarily similar test lines. What join do you guys use? Rob |
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Tiagra 30 or 50
Rob2 wrote:
Likewise the 'braid leader knot' seems to be suited to joining heavy mono to the braid, but not necessarily similar test lines. What join do you guys use? Rob I have never fished for Marlin, but when I go after big sharks, I use a double nail knot between the braid and Mono,, so far it has never failed me -- Rodney Long, Inventor of the Boomerang Fishing Pro. , Stand Out Hooks , Stand Out Lures, Mojo's Rock Hopper & Rig Saver weights, Mojo's Long Shot rig and the EZKnot http://www.ezknot.com |
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On Wed, 18 Feb 2004 20:36:37 +0800, "Rob2" wrote:
~~ snippage ~~ Regarding line - if I get the 50W I might go for dacron instead of braid. I'm still a bit uneasy about the join to the top-shot however. I've read a few articles which say that a bimini in both lines with just a loop to loop connection in the middle is the go, which sounds fine if using mono of a higher test than the braid (eg - a leader). But if using braid or dacron of the same test as the mono I would have thought the braided line would cut into the mono and be a weak point. Likewise the 'braid leader knot' seems to be suited to joining heavy mono to the braid, but not necessarily similar test lines. What join do you guys use? I've had success with a knot called a Seizing Bend (can't find an example on the net) and I also use a double nail. Later, Tom S. Woodstock, CT ---------- "Fisherman are born honest, but they get over it." - Ed Zern |
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It's all a bit of a compromise. I suppose the first question I
should be asking is how much line do you need to catch a reasonable size marlin? As we'll be stand-up fishing, anything more that 80lb line would be pointless. A 50W reel can fit 550yds of 80lb mono. Is 550yds enough? We'll be chasing them down with the boat, but as I assume marlin can swim at least as quick as sailfish and obviously pull a lot harder, I reckon 550 sounds a bit light on. I could go 50lb, but not only would I be reducing my chances of landing one, I'm not happy with the thought of killing one by fighting it for too long. That gives two options - use a bigger reel or use a thinner line. The thought of stand-up fishing with a 3kg+ winch doesn't hold much appeal, so I'd prefer to limit the reel size to a 50W. I've had plenty of experience with both braid & dacron, but no experience with marlin. I use dacron for sharks, macks & tuna, and when bottom bouncing I use braid (stick a bit of sticking plaster on my thumb). In both cases I use a bimini double attached to a swivel with a cats paw). I then just clip on whatever leader is appropriate for what I'm chasing. The sailfish I've caught have been on mono though. I've just bought a 24-37kg stick with roller guides, so shouldn't be any problem winding a join on. My dilemma is what kind of join in what kind of line. Rob |
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stuff the top shot up inside the Dacron for 30 feet then tie it off with
floss Art "Rob2" wrote in message . au... It's all a bit of a compromise. I suppose the first question I should be asking is how much line do you need to catch a reasonable size marlin? As we'll be stand-up fishing, anything more that 80lb line would be pointless. A 50W reel can fit 550yds of 80lb mono. Is 550yds enough? We'll be chasing them down with the boat, but as I assume marlin can swim at least as quick as sailfish and obviously pull a lot harder, I reckon 550 sounds a bit light on. I could go 50lb, but not only would I be reducing my chances of landing one, I'm not happy with the thought of killing one by fighting it for too long. That gives two options - use a bigger reel or use a thinner line. The thought of stand-up fishing with a 3kg+ winch doesn't hold much appeal, so I'd prefer to limit the reel size to a 50W. I've had plenty of experience with both braid & dacron, but no experience with marlin. I use dacron for sharks, macks & tuna, and when bottom bouncing I use braid (stick a bit of sticking plaster on my thumb). In both cases I use a bimini double attached to a swivel with a cats paw). I then just clip on whatever leader is appropriate for what I'm chasing. The sailfish I've caught have been on mono though. I've just bought a 24-37kg stick with roller guides, so shouldn't be any problem winding a join on. My dilemma is what kind of join in what kind of line. Rob |
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"Rob2" wrote in message .au...
It's all a bit of a compromise. I suppose the first question I should be asking is how much line do you need to catch a reasonable size marlin? As we'll be stand-up fishing, anything more that 80lb line would be pointless. A 50W reel can fit 550yds of 80lb mono. Is 550yds enough? We'll be chasing them down with the boat, but as I assume marlin can swim at least as quick as sailfish and obviously pull a lot harder, I reckon 550 sounds a bit light on. I could go 50lb, but not only would I be reducing my chances of landing one, I'm not happy with the thought of killing one by fighting it for too long. That gives two options - use a bigger reel or use a thinner line. The thought of stand-up fishing with a 3kg+ winch doesn't hold much appeal, so I'd prefer to limit the reel size to a 50W. I've had plenty of experience with both braid & dacron, but no experience with marlin. I use dacron for sharks, macks & tuna, and when bottom bouncing I use braid (stick a bit of sticking plaster on my thumb). In both cases I use a bimini double attached to a swivel with a cats paw). I then just clip on whatever leader is appropriate for what I'm chasing. The sailfish I've caught have been on mono though. I've just bought a 24-37kg stick with roller guides, so shouldn't be any problem winding a join on. My dilemma is what kind of join in what kind of line. Rob Rob, If your looking for Tuna, a 50 is just fine, and if the Marlin are small, say under 300 pounds, the 50 will do also. But if the marlin run larger than that, and your not a highly skilled light tackle guy, with a boat, and a captian, that can really chase a fish, I would go with the larger reel with the higher line capacity. I've always been amazed at the runs a marlin can make, and if a big one comes along, and your on a stand up 50, well, just remenber, ice first, then heat, he's going to cause you some pain. I still remember a Blue Marlin five years ago or so that hit a bent butt 130 that was fought from a full size chair that took such a hard run that he stood the angler up in the chair, we never stopped him, he almost stripped that 130 with 200 pound test line and 50 pounds of drag. He partially straightened a very large hook on that run, that's how we lost him, we were going in reverse as fast as we could. When it was over, we were all stunned, from start to finish the fight probably lasted 2 or 3 minutes. Had that fish hit a 50 it would have been stripped before we even got it out of the rod holder. When we know their's big blues around, the 50's get put away. Because you know what happens when you have all the big stuff out and only one small rod out. Which rod get's hit? At least with the larger reel you can increase the drag enought to slow him down and wear him out. And you can probably get away with more mistakes you or the captian make. A shorter fight is better for you, and the fish, if you intend to release him. |
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