bullet175

I found alady at my local flea market who has a 30T used reel in original box with all papers. I checked the reel out and everthing seems to be fine. I have no idea how old it is but its got just a few minor scratches here and there but no big deal. Shes asking 300 for it. I told her I wasnt sure about it..she said she would hold it for a few days.

What Im wondering is will this be enough reel for wahoo or tuna. Im about to start delving into bigger game fishing and I dont know much about this next level of fishing equipment.

Chris V

A 30T will handle pretty much any wahoo and most tuna. One bit of advice I might give though is to put braid backing on it with a mono topshot to boost capacity. As far as whether or not the reel is worth it I think I'd have to see it to pass judgement. That reel retails for around 450-500 depending on which version it is.

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Xanadu

That reel will hold a bunch of 30# test, but its not worth $300. Offer her $100 and go up to $150, but you can buy a used vsw30 for around 300-350.

sc23

Look at Ebay for all your needs. I got a barely used reel for about 3/4 a good sale price.

Look off season and you could steal it.

reelfinatical

Enough for wahoo - yes. Tuna - IMO -maybe, yes.

I'd keep looking or get her down on the price. There's a 30W at Jimmys in FWB for $300 ($350?)... little scratched, butspooled & on a rod.I've never paid over $200 fora 30 or 30W.

Ebay results for a 30T just now:

http://search.ebay.com/search/search...&category0=

Lil' Scout

I've never been a big E-bay shopper, but I picked up 2 brand new in the box TLD-50WLRSAs for $241.00 each and 12.00 shipping a couple of weeks ago. E-bay is definitely worth a look.

bullet175

Guys thanks for the advice. I passed on the reel at the flea market she wouldnt budge the price. Went to ebay and scored a Penn I30 for a much better price. Got it home, It looked like new. Took it apart and the drag was pristine. It hasnever been spun. Thereis no scoring on the plates. I dont think this reel has ever cought a fish! But thats goin to change. After 20 25 years its time this reel got to work.

Thanks again

haworthfloors.com

I don't recomend buying any reels that are not the current style. you may not be able to get parts for a discontinued model of reel.

Captain Woody Woods

any wahoo around here, yes. tuna for you? yes. the greater majority of people on this forum when they go "tuna fishing" get into a mess of blackfin. no blackfin in the world will ever beat a 30 wide. maybe a poorly tied knot, but not the reel. i have seen plenty of yellowfin over 160 whooped on a 30 wide, and i personally was on the boat when a 209 pounder from the lump was whooped on a 4/0!!!!! on a diamond jig. if you're not tournament fishing, 30W is plenty of reel for hooters and tuners.





what a steal.