Newbie to blue water setups - Page 2

Chris V · 02-17-2010, 02:06 PM

I would go with 50lb for your top shot.

Freespool, a 30W holds anywhere from 450-600 yards of 50lb depending on brand. We had Momoi diamond which is a little bit thicker and it held just a few yards shy of 500. The 500 yards would have been fine had there been more people on board to clear the spread and start the fight.

The point I was trying to make is that when fishing a small crew targeting big fish with lighter gear, the boost in capacity buys you time.

Caspr21 · 02-17-2010, 02:27 PM

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Bodacious (2/16/2010)Ha its almost happened to us on a 30 wide tiagra with 30lb and had the boat on the pins in reverse. One of those things if you come across one thats that pissed off enough its gunna happen. I still would recommend 30lb for a 30 though.

+1

Me Distanto and Marlana had a big blue SPANK a 30w at the nipple couple years back. Although a 30 will catch most anything you want.

Bodacious · 02-17-2010, 04:10 PM

Hell ours wasnt even that big it was just really pissed off!! Its one of those things that if your out there enough your gunna come across one thats gunna get ya.

02-17-2010, 02:06 PM	#11
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,542	RE: Newbie to blue water setups I would go with 50lb for your top shot. Freespool, a 30W holds anywhere from 450-600 yards of 50lb depending on brand. We had Momoi diamond which is a little bit thicker and it held just a few yards shy of 500. The 500 yards would have been fine had there been more people on board to clear the spread and start the fight. The point I was trying to make is that when fishing a small crew targeting big fish with lighter gear, the boost in capacity buys you time. __________________

02-17-2010, 04:10 PM	#13
Bodacious Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 170	RE: Newbie to blue water setups Hell ours wasnt even that big it was just really pissed off!! Its one of those things that if your out there enough your gunna come across one thats gunna get ya.

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