Lenny, your squid trick was incredible. I tried it in Bermuda on Argus Bank this summer. It the first line first to get hit on the day within a minute by 60lbs yellowfin. The next drift the squid got hit within 30seconds, 75lbs. Missed a few more hits on it and pulled one more in 90lbs on a later drift. 2 others were on chunk using the chunking method, 35lbs and 70lbs. Used it again since and landed a few blackfin and rainbow runners. This video is the first video I’ve ever commented on RUclips. You’re a legend for this video mate!
It does depend on the size of the fish you're targeting (IE have there been lots of 35-pound yellowfin around, or is the bite on 150-pound bluefin?) but generally speaking, and 8/0 to 10/0 circle hook will be the choice. Brand is a matter of personal preference as much as anything, but i personally do like the Gamakatsu Big Eye.
Personal opinion to some degree, but I go with 25' wind-on. That gives you enough stretch when the fish is close to absorb a surge. I know guys who are good who add one of the tiny Spro swivels that they say you can wind through guides, but I find them both troublesome and unnecessary. Just be sure your baits aren't spinning!
Hey Andy - that's the TVC58XH rated for 80 - 200 lb line, MF tip. While we wouldn't say the XXH is "too much" (since personal preference matters and some people just like a stouter rod) the XH is capable of putting out an amazing amount of pressure and unless you're regularly targeting really huge tunas (say, 200+ pounds) to many anglers, the XXH is going to be overkill.
Hey Todd - four feet is about average; just make sure not to have it too long to lift the fish to the surface when it's gaffing time without having to high-stick (a real danger when you have a swivel in the connection and put on a long leader).
Soon as he said that it would handle an tuna in the ocean I caught a 124 inch dressed 880 off Saguin iland so no that won't kill 1/4 of the fish out there ,sorry hard truth
Congrats on your big catch Maine Arch, thanks for commenting and I agree completely, an 880 would be quite a longshot to say the least!!! That's why I said "just about" before saying "any tuna." Here in the Mid-Atlantic, the area FishTalk covers, we see a mix of yellowfin, bluefin, plus some bigeye and longfin, 90% under the 200 mark and 99% under the 300 mark. (Excepting the late winter/early spring run of big bluefin off the Carolina coast, which does include some bigger fish but is mostly a trolling/jigging bite). So encountering fish you can't handle while chunking with this gear doesn't happen very often at all.
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Lenny, your squid trick was incredible. I tried it in Bermuda on Argus Bank this summer. It the first line first to get hit on the day within a minute by 60lbs yellowfin. The next drift the squid got hit within 30seconds, 75lbs. Missed a few more hits on it and pulled one more in 90lbs on a later drift. 2 others were on chunk using the chunking method, 35lbs and 70lbs. Used it again since and landed a few blackfin and rainbow runners. This video is the first video I’ve ever commented on RUclips. You’re a legend for this video mate!
Hey Trevor - so glad it worked for ya!!! But heck, a 60, 75, and a 90? Dang, you're making me very jealous!!! Seriously tho, nice work.
I saw an episode of Reel fishing upstream today. you were on the show. lots of good info put out Thanks
Great info on this seminar!!! Thanks for sharing!
How do you determine hook size for this fishery? Is there a size/make/model you suggest?
It does depend on the size of the fish you're targeting (IE have there been lots of 35-pound yellowfin around, or is the bite on 150-pound bluefin?) but generally speaking, and 8/0 to 10/0 circle hook will be the choice. Brand is a matter of personal preference as much as anything, but i personally do like the Gamakatsu Big Eye.
I appreciate the response! We def agree on our choice of tackle!!!
Braid straight to leader? Mono top shot? Swivels? Good info here, thank you.
Personal opinion to some degree, but I go with 25' wind-on. That gives you enough stretch when the fish is close to absorb a surge. I know guys who are good who add one of the tiny Spro swivels that they say you can wind through guides, but I find them both troublesome and unnecessary. Just be sure your baits aren't spinning!
Wind on leader
Which model Trevala rod is that ? Is the xxh too much rod for this application ?
Hey Andy - that's the TVC58XH rated for 80 - 200 lb line, MF tip. While we wouldn't say the XXH is "too much" (since personal preference matters and some people just like a stouter rod) the XH is capable of putting out an amazing amount of pressure and unless you're regularly targeting really huge tunas (say, 200+ pounds) to many anglers, the XXH is going to be overkill.
How about leader length?
Hey Todd - four feet is about average; just make sure not to have it too long to lift the fish to the surface when it's gaffing time without having to high-stick (a real danger when you have a swivel in the connection and put on a long leader).
What size and make of circle hook please
Hey Fred - there are plenty of good ones out there and everyone has their fav, but I like the Mustad Demon Perfect in 10/0.
What size rod was that shimano rod?
That's a TVC-58XH, rated extra-heavy/medium fast. It has some age on it though, I'm not sure they still make it in the same exact form/model.
@@FishTalkMagazine I just bought the 6’6” heavy so hopefully that works
@@FishTalkMagazine I just got the 6’6” heavy so I hope that works
@@endgamefishing1558 They are amazing rods, I'd bet you'll love it!!
what size TORSA do you have on that rod
That's a Torsa 16.
Thanks, that was fast
What type of Shimano rod is that
That's a TVC58XH Trevalla.
Expose the point of your hook use bait needle to feed fluorocarbon through deheaded and tailless cut bait butterfish or whole squid
Soon as he said that it would handle an tuna in the ocean I caught a 124 inch dressed 880 off Saguin iland so no that won't kill 1/4 of the fish out there ,sorry hard truth
Congrats on your big catch Maine Arch, thanks for commenting and I agree completely, an 880 would be quite a longshot to say the least!!! That's why I said "just about" before saying "any tuna." Here in the Mid-Atlantic, the area FishTalk covers, we see a mix of yellowfin, bluefin, plus some bigeye and longfin, 90% under the 200 mark and 99% under the 300 mark. (Excepting the late winter/early spring run of big bluefin off the Carolina coast, which does include some bigger fish but is mostly a trolling/jigging bite). So encountering fish you can't handle while chunking with this gear doesn't happen very often at all.