Using Low Gear And High Gear On Marlin, Yft Of All Size's And Other Tuna

[Scon]

Hi There,

I would like to know that when it come's to using low gear and high gear on game reel's being 50W'S and Tiagra 30W'S for Marlin and Yellowfin Tuna of all size's trolling and cubing, when should you be using low gear and when should you be using high gear on 15 for both Marlin and Yellowfin and 24 and up for Marlin, Yellowfin, Big Eye Tuna and Southern Bluefin Tuna?

and when you have Yellowfin of any size under the boat and they start circling and you are using 15 or 24, which gear should your reel be in for 15 and 24, low gear or high gear for when they start circling?

I am thinking low gear to be used on both 15 and 24 for when you have a Yellowfin of any size circling under the boat, would i be correct?

all help and info greatly appreciated Thanks.

[slinkymalinky]

Can't speak for marlin but I don't think the species really matters. There's no time you're 'supposed' to use low or high gear on any 2 speed reel. The gears are just like gears in a car or a bike.... when the going gets tough (like when you're riding up a hill) you have the option on a 2 speed reel to use the lower gear which gives you an improved mechanical advantage (at the expense of 'speed').

If you're connected to a Tuna and it's circling like the bastards they are and you can't move it, low gear is a good idea. You don't need to move them far or fast... just move them. On the other hand if you've got a fish on that suddenly swims back towards the boat, you want high gear and to wind like fury to recover line as fast as possible.

The best way to make the call is when you're on the other end of the rod. If you're buggered or can't make any headway on a stubborn fish or perhaps you're fishing deep but the aim of the game becomes 'inch by inch' then use low gear... it will keep things moving and save you're back and arms a bit of pain. If things are moving along comfortably, there's no need to use low gear.

It's different for every fish and every fisho. Some people like to put the hammer down and drive up a hill fast in 4th at the expense of fuel... some people drop into 3rd and save fuel at the expense of speed.

Not sure if that makes clear sense but there is no hard and fast 'rule'.

Cheers, Slinky

[Scon]

understood, thanks slinkymalinky.

[warnie]

Hi There,

I would like to know that when it come's to using low gear and high gear on game reel's being 50W'S and Tiagra 30W'S for Marlin and Yellowfin Tuna of all size's trolling and cubing, when should you be using low gear and when should you be using high gear on 15 for both Marlin and Yellowfin and 24 and up for Marlin, Yellowfin, Big Eye Tuna and Southern Bluefin Tuna?

and when you have Yellowfin of any size under the boat and they start circling and you are using 15 or 24, which gear should your reel be in for 15 and 24, low gear or high gear for when they start circling?

I am thinking low gear to be used on both 15 and 24 for when you have a Yellowfin of any size circling under the boat, would i be correct?

all help and info greatly appreciated Thanks.

Hi Scon

The answer to your question lay's more in the rod than the reel....

thats were your leverage and lifting power will come more into play....

a reason why a short stroker for example on tuna is so popular...

stick to the known saying....Pump and Wind.....

Cheers Warnie...

[slinkymalinky]

Hi Scon

The answer to your question lay's more in the rod than the reel....

thats were your leverage and lifting power will come more into play....

a reason why a short stroker for example on tuna is so popular...

stick to the known saying....Pump and Wind.....

Cheers Warnie...

Warnie... you forgot part of that saying mate when a yellowfin is on the other end...

Pump and wind and groan and beg for it to end... pleeeeeease

Cheers, Slinky