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    Hello sir. Question looking for your expertise. I upgraded penn fathom ii25n spool bearings and can sling a jig but cant cast a flyline bait with this setup. Will i have the same problem if i purchase the squall ii 30 size? Using 30lb braid filled with a 6foot leader. Thank you.
    marlyn
    Steve,
    Is there an email list that you send out for next years penn trips?Id like to get a spot or two but im always late to the party!
    Thanks,mark
    tunanorth
    tunanorth
    All of the reservations are handled by the individual boats. Priority is given to returning anglers from the previous year, so there are often only a few openings, so no advertising is done on many of them.
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    tunanorth
    tunanorth
    Dates are about the same year to year: Shogun 8-day [mid-June]; Vagabond 7-day [early August], Pacifica 3-day [Labor Day weekend], Searcher 3-day [mid-September], American Angler 8-day [mid-October], Shogun 8-day [early December].
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    Part 3
    My use:
    I would like to use these reels for dropping knife jigs, sinker rig, and live bait if big tuna are roaming . I was thinking of purchasing the penn fathom 15 N 2 speed for live bait set up for the smaller tuna. And which this arsenal I should be able to cover most sized fish. Right? Lol
    tunanorth
    tunanorth
    My suggestion would be for 80-pound on the 40N, and 65 pound on the 30.
    That way you get the combination of maximum yardage along with letting your jigs sink better.
    It may be easier to send questions via PM here at BDO. Comments on my profile have major limitations as to number of letters.
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    Part 2
    Tackle shop #2
    their advise was to take off the 100# and replace it with 80# for the fathom 40. And they also told me the other shop didnt spool on the l8ne correctly.
    They told me to leave the pen. Fsthom 30 with 80# for now until it needs changing. Should be no issue.
    G
    I have a question.
    I got the penn fathom 30 2speed and the 40 2 speed.
    What size line would you recommend I spool theae up with?
    Tackle shop # 1
    Spooled the penn fathon 30 2 speed with 80# white braid izorline.
    also
    spooled the penn fathom 40 2 speed with 100# daiwa braid line. Even though I told them I wanted 80# on the penn fathom 40 and 65# on the penn fathom 30.
    R
    Hi Steve. repair? 20 VISX skips in high gear & under load. got worse = no use.
    Have not opened it up yet So.... what is your take on this and solutions ?
    Have heard of reels skipping: brand new 2 used ones. Ken @ Ken's custom Reels said send it to Penn.
    He had 1 come thru his shop skipping & he ended up sending to Penn. Let me know if you have time before you leave.
    F
    Steve, I have a VISX 16 that does not fit on my Calstar 770XH Alps reel seat (screws that attach to the reel clamp on the base plate are not far enough apart). There is a thread on BD under the Penn forum titled "Aftermarket or oversized base plates" regarding the VISX 16. So others are having the same problem. Do you have a solution to this problem?
    tunanorth
    tunanorth
    The 16VISX does not fit well on Alps #26 seats, which are sometimes used on that rod.
    It does fit fine on the next size smaller [I think its a #24, but mine are not marked].
    I do not know of a solution for the #26's.
    Steve Dee
    Do you know if anyone stocks these rods in the San Diego area?
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    tunanorth
    East County Bait & Tackle in Lakeside has them in stock now.
    Pacific Coast Bait & Tackle in Oceanside has ordered them, but PENN is already out of stock pending the next delivery [not sure on date].
    Those are the only two I know about.
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    Info on Penn 16 visx can we chat
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    tunanorth
    tunanorth
    Sure, but this "Profile" comment area is kind of awkward [I don't check it that often]. Please post up on the "Start a Conversation" tab. Thanks!
    aksalmon
    My shop is a Penn warranty station! I asked about this when I got the reel and someone else on this board said it depended on how much resistance there was. I checked the pinion bearing and it seemed fine. So I fished it. It's gotten worse and made it hard to land a nice tuna last week. I'll replace the bearing and see if that solves the problem. If not, I need to send it in.
    tunanorth
    tunanorth
    Sorry, I did not see that the OP was you. I am sure if you send it to Tony Dubeck's attention he can handle it pretty quickly, and give you a good explanation of what the cause may have been.
    richardblufin
    fathom 25 to fish 40lb fill with 50 or 65 spectra short top shot.i have 2 40s for 50 and 60
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    tunanorth
    tunanorth
    I would definitely say go with the 65, it knots up better, and comes off the reel much better under heavy drag.
    T
    Steve I finally found a reel crankie for penn 50 vs will it fit the 50 vsx the two speed set up and handles look the same
    Thanks
    tunanorth
    tunanorth
    As long as they are both 2-speeds, and the same "generation" [V or VI], they should fit.
    Anders1
    Hi Steve, looking for a Penn spinning rod to cast swim baits and iron to albacore. Want something over 7'. Looking at the Carnage II 7'6" CARBWII4080S76.Will it do well with 2-4 oz swim baits and 100-200 gram iron?
    tunanorth
    tunanorth
    That rod is good for what you describe, don't forget that it is a 2-piece, with the break just above the foregrip. Best balance is probably the 6500 size spin reels.
    BTW- I don't always see the "Comment on profile" messages. Better to use the "Start a conversation" thing.
    Z
    Hello, I have a quick question. I am targeting blue fin and yellow fin up to 150 at most. I was going to get the Carnage 2 Jigging 50-130 Spinning and the Slammer 8500. What do you think? It would be for butterfly jigs and be filled with 80 lb solid core. I am brand new to offshore fishing.
    tunanorth
    tunanorth
    A lot depends on where you will be fishing, and what type of boat you will be on. For California party boats and long range boats, spinning tackle can be problematic due to the height of the boat's rail, lack of 2-speed capability, and the fact that the boat does not chase the fish. For small boats, skiffs, pangas, etc, that would be a nice combo.
    tunanorth
    tunanorth
    PS- I do not always see messages using the "comment on profile" feature. Best choice is the "start a conversation" feature.
    F
    Hello Tunanorth I had a quick question about the trq40nld2.. I received a bnib reel from Penn and noticed how much shaft play there is in the handle shaft and shifting mechanism.. is this normal? I've never fished the trq ld so don't know what they are supposed to feel like.
    tunanorth
    tunanorth
    If I understand correctly, you are noticing the about 1/8 of a turn of "play" before engagement when you shift, either up, or down. This is pretty normal.
    BTW, the "comment on profile" feature is not normally seen by me, the "start a conversation" feature is better.
    B
    I have a question regarding a post you discussed about the spinfisher 6500 LL secondary drag being too tight on lowest setting. Did you ever find a fix for this? Clicker removal or different drag washer? And will these changes cause damage to the reel in the future..... i just got one and need less drag to flyline sardines.
    tunanorth
    tunanorth
    Apologies, comments on my profile are not easily seen. The "start a conversation" feature is better.
    Anyway, this was not solved, and after much conversation with the chief engineer, apparently does not have a satisfactory resolution for flyliners.
    N
    Just saw a couple of your threads and posting about VISX and was wondering if I made the right decision on putting 100lb braided on a 12vsix and 130lb on a 20vsix and would the reel have enough line if a big fish hits??? My plan of attack was putting a little heavy line and finese the fish.....just got these reels recent and pairing it with a 720 x3h and x4h pheinx.
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    tunanorth
    tunanorth
    Quite often Guadalupe is 100-percent long soaks. A 20 would be your heavy dropper loop reel there, with 12's and 16's the better choice for any kind of flylining. Use 60 pound topshots on the 12 if there are no sharks. 80 if there are. With a 16, go with 80 topshots unless they are biting well, and then go with 100 if they will bite it.
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    ninjastar
    How many yards of top shot do you recommend?? Both the 12 and 20 that I have currently are full to the brim.

    So when I do get the 16 how much of what should I put on??

    And any chance would you happen to know how much line on the 12 would 80 go on vs 100 and for the 20 100 vs 130
    tunanorth
    tunanorth
    Topshot length will depend on the individual boat's crew, but Guadalupe is normally very short, generally between 5 and 25 feet. Line capacity varies a LOT depending on line brand, installation tension, and preference for fill-up level. The 12 generally holds around 550-600 of 80 [not sure on 100], the 16 holds 500-550 of 100, and the 20 holds 650-750 of 100 and 550-600 of 130.
    richardblufin
    I just signed up for the 7day in Dec on the Shogun. Do you have a reel I could use for 100lb dropper loop for yellowtail and a 2x4 rod ? What do you have? I have my own tuna gear. I was thinking a new penn 16Visx reel.Try it if I like I will buy one. Thank you Steve. My name Is Richard I fish the Shogun quit often.Looking forward to our trip.
    jer dog
    I Love June, because normally they Go to The Rocks
    and for the variety that this Trip Offers.
    tunanorth
    tunanorth
    Yes, traditionally Alijos is good for 30-60 pound tuna in June, plus very large yellowtail for nighttime dropper-loopers, with either bluefin and/or albacore on the way down or on the way home.
    jer dog
    Good Afternoon Steve, I just wondering, why their is still
    17 opening , on your June 6 Penn 8
    day in 2018, I got worried and booked your Trip
    back in March with 3 other Friends, because that Trip
    Normally this Trip Fills up Fast
    was this past Trip, so bad ,that it turned People off
    I was just wondering. any info would be Good
    but no Matter what it will Finally be go to Share the Rail
    with you . Thanks
    tunanorth
    tunanorth
    Not sure about space, but whatever the Shogun website says is probably correct. There were several people who wanted to go to Guadalupe on this year's trip, and were disappointed when they learned the permits had expired. We moved the dates slightly to allow the "possibility" of Guadalupe in 2018, but we may or may not go there, depending on where the fish are biting best.
    P
    Hi Steve, My brother and I joined you on the 2015 and 2016 June Penn trips on the Shogun. This year we will see you in September on the Searcher. We want to fish a shorter trip July or August. Any suggestions? Thanks Paul
    tunanorth
    tunanorth
    Hi Paul, if having the most luxurious boat is not your priority, Captain Mike Lackey and the crew aboard the Vagabond are top notch. The boat is not the newest one in the fleet, but its comfortable, the food is good, and they really catch fish. Perfect for shorter trips.
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