Howdy from Utah all you salty dogs! I'm looking forward to my second season of offshore fishing with the San Diego fleet! I have three trips scheduled for this year...a 4 day in mid-August, another 4 day in mid-September, and a 1.5 day in mid-October. Going with Poseidon, Constitution, and Legend (in that order).
I'm feeling pretty good with my arsenal so far.....
Shimano Speedmaster II 12 spooled up with 80lb Hollow Ace paired with a Phenix 7' heavy rod 30-50lb
Shimano Tranx 500 PG spooled with 65Lb Max Cuatro paired with a Phenix 7' Med Heavy rod 20-40lb
Shimano Saragosa 14000 spinner spooled with 65lb Max Cautro paired with an Okuma 7' Heavy rod 40-60lb
Quantum Cabo 50 spinner spooled with 65lb Max Cautro paired with an Okuma 7' Medium rod 25-40lb
Now for my question!
I want to build a set up that's adequate for Flat Fall fishing for those larger grade BFT. I'm thinking a Shimano Speedmaster II 25 reel and spool it with the new PowerPro Depth Hunter Offshore in either 100lb or 130lb? It's cool that it has a color change every 100' which seems like a great way to monitor what depth your jig actually is! What line do you recommend? Is 100lb adequate, or should I step up to the 130lb and give up a little capacity? I'll be using the 200lb flouro leaders that Fisherman's Landing Tackle Shop rigs up. They replaced all the assist hooks on my jigs too...so good to go there!
For the rod, I have a Shimano Terez TZC66XH that is rated for 65lb-200lb braid. Do you think that will be heavy enough for railing on those bigger BFT's?
I appreciate your opinions!
I'm feeling pretty good with my arsenal so far.....
Shimano Speedmaster II 12 spooled up with 80lb Hollow Ace paired with a Phenix 7' heavy rod 30-50lb
Shimano Tranx 500 PG spooled with 65Lb Max Cuatro paired with a Phenix 7' Med Heavy rod 20-40lb
Shimano Saragosa 14000 spinner spooled with 65lb Max Cautro paired with an Okuma 7' Heavy rod 40-60lb
Quantum Cabo 50 spinner spooled with 65lb Max Cautro paired with an Okuma 7' Medium rod 25-40lb
Now for my question!
I want to build a set up that's adequate for Flat Fall fishing for those larger grade BFT. I'm thinking a Shimano Speedmaster II 25 reel and spool it with the new PowerPro Depth Hunter Offshore in either 100lb or 130lb? It's cool that it has a color change every 100' which seems like a great way to monitor what depth your jig actually is! What line do you recommend? Is 100lb adequate, or should I step up to the 130lb and give up a little capacity? I'll be using the 200lb flouro leaders that Fisherman's Landing Tackle Shop rigs up. They replaced all the assist hooks on my jigs too...so good to go there!
For the rod, I have a Shimano Terez TZC66XH that is rated for 65lb-200lb braid. Do you think that will be heavy enough for railing on those bigger BFT's?
I appreciate your opinions!