Why is there so much line on trolling reels?
Jan 8, 2022 12:24:56 #
I see people with big fat trolling reels that look like they have miles of line on it. Why is there so much? I can’t imagine you actually use or need that much line?
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by dbx9914
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by dbx9914
Jan 8, 2022 12:45:16 #
FS Digest wrote:
I see people with big fat trolling reels that look like they have miles of line on it. Why is there so much? I can’t imagine you actually use or need that much line?
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by dbx9914
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by dbx9914
Depending on what you're fishing for, you may need it all. Tuna , Marlin , and big Sharks come to mind. If you've ever had a Tuna take off at 40mph, you'd know why.LOL
Jan 8, 2022 13:33:41 #
baitrunner
Loc: Jensen Beach, Florida
FS Digest wrote:
I see people with big fat trolling reels that look like they have miles of line on it. Why is there so much? I can’t imagine you actually use or need that much line?
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by dbx9914
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by dbx9914
More line on the spool may help you cast further. (Less revolutions of the spool)
Jan 8, 2022 13:53:57 #
Jim Kay
Loc: Franklin, Virginia
Trolling reels do not cast well. The large line capacity is to aid in fighting a large fish and to allow for a long trolling line.
Jan 8, 2022 14:24:41 #
FS Digest wrote:
I see people with big fat trolling reels that look like they have miles of line on it. Why is there so much? I can’t imagine you actually use or need that much line?
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by dbx9914
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by dbx9914
They have long lines for all the reasons the other fine members have said plus as a boat passes over a fish they tend to move to the sides away from your line behind the boat 🚤 then they will most times come back behind the boat again plus with longer lines you just don’t disturb them as much and gives the fish a chance to chase the bait
Jan 8, 2022 14:43:32 #
Also many years ago fishing line wasn’t tiny like it is today. The larger capacity was needed for mono because it was 2 or 3 times as thick as today’s modern stuff.
Jan 9, 2022 20:22:47 #
Fredfish wrote:
Depending on what you're fishing for, you may need it all. Tuna , Marlin , and big Sharks come to mind. If you've ever had a Tuna take off at 40mph, you'd know why.LOL
Fred, I'm with ya on this. My first tuna charter, I was shocked by the power and raw speed of these fish. Felt like I-had hooked Secretariat, this guy tore off like the demon from below. Couldn't help but being in awe of this species. Don't eat them myself, but were much appreciated by family and friends who go nutz for a freshly harvested tuna steak.
Jan 10, 2022 12:17:43 #
nutz4fish wrote:
Fred, I'm with ya on this. My first tuna charter, I was shocked by the power and raw speed of these fish. Felt like I-had hooked Secretariat, this guy tore off like the demon from below. Couldn't help but being in awe of this species. Don't eat them myself, but were much appreciated by family and friends who go nutz for a freshly harvested tuna steak.
I always compare it to dropping your line down off a highway overpass. BANG-ZOOM they're off to the races. LOL
Love me some fresh Tuna steaks on the grill.
Jan 10, 2022 12:24:08 #
baitrunner
Loc: Jensen Beach, Florida
A full spool needs to turn more slowly allowing you to cast further. Because of thinner braided line, the spool is first wound with mono to fill the spool and then is topped off with braided to give you a full spool.
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