Kiwi Dan Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Hello raiders, I want to start getting my own gear together to take up some of these tuna fishing offers that have been passed around. I would appreciate any advice anyone is able to give me on, - Fishing reels (I have a TLD 20 and 25 spooled with 65lb Braid, would this stand up to Tuna?) - Hooks - Line Class - Lures - Trace/Leeder Any PM's or comments are appreciated. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Pasha Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Hey mate, Reels - your braid is ok, but on a TLD25 you can load 600 or so metres of 15kg and fish it comfortably for yellowfin. If you're starting out I wouldn't advise fishing 10kg on the TLD20, see if you can pick up another TLD25 or better yet a TLD 30 2 sp. Hooks - I use Gama Live Baits, usually size 6/0-7/0, always hook up with these without fail. Also consider the Eagle Claw L2004EL circles and the Owner SSW Inlines, have used both and they work well. Line Class - Stick to 15 and 24kg mono if you are starting out. Dont know if it makes a difference but I stay away from fluoro lines, try momoi or Ande. Lures - Stick to small skirts with a mix of bibbed and bibless lures. Have done well with with XRAP30's in SBM especially, as well as Yo Zuri Bonitas (harder to find) and Killer Vib's. Laser Pro's are good also. Try not to go bigger than 8'' or 9'' for Yellowfin. Have caught fish on Pakula Cocky's, Uzis and Fluzis, Hollowpoint tuna terrors, and Zuker feathers work really well. Try jet heads as well they always work. Set your spread a bit further back though. Dont worry too much about lures, you'll catch most fish cubing anyway Trace - Have a few ready, I usually fish 80lb Ande Pink but have leaders as light as 50lb and as heavy as 150lb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Dan Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 Thanks for the help pasha. Is it better to fish with braid or mono? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Pasha Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 mono as with braid you have no stretch in the line, mono is a bit of a shock absorber. On the TLD20 you can top shot the braid with some 30lb mono. Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Dan Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 mono as with braid you have no stretch in the line, mono is a bit of a shock absorber. On the TLD20 you can top shot the braid with some 30lb mono. Daniel cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnie Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Is it better to fish with braid or mono? Hi Kiwi Dan... What Daniel has previously mentioned is all good advice... and i would tell you most definently use mono over the braid.....for a number of reasons and with braid been refered to as often as it has been of late i understand why you would ask... using braid instead of mono will not give you any greater advantage in being able to catch the y/fin that you will be targeting...it may however save you from some nasty line burn (cut) that braid can inflict in the heat of battle.....not saying you but i cringe when i hear of some one just starting out who hasn't had much experiance...... on the cube stripping back with braid....that line is capable of coming tight in your hands in milliseconds......... and a fish that is more than capable of tearing a couple of hundred odd mtrs of line from your reel against 8 kg of drag pressure would have little disregard if that braid so happened to be accidently wrapped around some one's hand..... start with mono at least and get a few under your belt first then take it from there... Cheers Warnie..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Dan Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 (edited) Hi Kiwi Dan... What Daniel has previously mentioned is all good advice... and i would tell you most definently use mono over the braid.....for a number of reasons and with braid been refered to as often as it has been of late i understand why you would ask... using braid instead of mono will not give you any greater advantage in being able to catch the y/fin that you will be targeting...it may however save you from some nasty line burn (cut) that braid can inflict in the heat of battle.....not saying you but i cringe when i hear of some one just starting out who hasn't had much experiance...... on the cube stripping back with braid....that line is capable of coming tight in your hands in milliseconds......... and a fish that is more than capable of tearing a couple of hundred odd mtrs of line from your reel against 8 kg of drag pressure would have little disregard if that braid so happened to be accidently wrapped around some one's hand..... start with mono at least and get a few under your belt first then take it from there... Cheers Warnie..... Thanks Warnie, top advice mate. Think ill treat myself to a new rod and reel loaded with mono. Edited July 8, 2008 by Kiwi Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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