Can anybody tell me if I can catch a swordfish with this line and reel?? Thanks!!
Nov 26, 2019 08:20:10 #
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" THE GEAR:
A decent 80w Game reel will definitely do the job, However smaller reels are more popular and are still capable. Some smaller examples would be the talica 50, Tiagra 50W LRS, Makaira 50W or Penn 50W.Rod choice is hugely important, Bent Butt is a good choice, as a bent butt rod is easier on angler for raising fish that are down, straight butt rods are more for marlin and tuna where the fight is on the top of the water. The rod must be a minimum of 37kg and should be extremely robust. Money talks when getting a Swordy rod, skimp here on the dollars and it will end in tears (along with a loud cracking sound) There is no such thing as a cheap Sword rod. "
Sauce https://www.discountfishingsupplies.co.nz/Fishing+Articles/Broadbill+Fishing+-+CaptainCol.html
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by lithofile
A decent 80w Game reel will definitely do the job, However smaller reels are more popular and are still capable. Some smaller examples would be the talica 50, Tiagra 50W LRS, Makaira 50W or Penn 50W.Rod choice is hugely important, Bent Butt is a good choice, as a bent butt rod is easier on angler for raising fish that are down, straight butt rods are more for marlin and tuna where the fight is on the top of the water. The rod must be a minimum of 37kg and should be extremely robust. Money talks when getting a Swordy rod, skimp here on the dollars and it will end in tears (along with a loud cracking sound) There is no such thing as a cheap Sword rod. "
Sauce https://www.discountfishingsupplies.co.nz/Fishing+Articles/Broadbill+Fishing+-+CaptainCol.html
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by lithofile
Nov 26, 2019 08:20:45 #
If you're looking for a reason to buy new gear, buy all means, give it a try
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by shadow5086
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by shadow5086
Nov 26, 2019 08:20:48 #
Buy all means necessary. By and buy both work here, which is funny because he'll need to unload some big dollars on a swordfishing reel.
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by baitcastermaster
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by baitcastermaster
Nov 26, 2019 08:21:00 #
No, but in the future, post the line weight rating and max drag rating.
If the capacity wasn't on the side of the reel. As far as we know that's an 8000 sized reel with 150# power pro. Or a 1000 sized reel with 15# power pro.
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by DUEFBTech
If the capacity wasn't on the side of the reel. As far as we know that's an 8000 sized reel with 150# power pro. Or a 1000 sized reel with 15# power pro.
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by DUEFBTech
Nov 26, 2019 08:21:06 #
Nov 26, 2019 08:21:14 #
They've been caught on flyrods before. Granted not very big and in very specific circumstances, but it has happened a few times. I imagine that were that reel used in similar circumstances with similarly sized swords, it could be done.
It's way, way off standard gear for standard swordfish techniques, though.
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by jswledhed
It's way, way off standard gear for standard swordfish techniques, though.
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by jswledhed
Nov 27, 2019 12:13:27 #
john1470
Loc: Sandy Hook, CT
Nope! That’s one big fish ur going after,
Suggest you google what your going after.
Suggest you google what your going after.
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