Shimano Or Penn?

vitoastro · 08-09-2007, 12:49 AM

Im looking to set up 2 bent but rods for tuna/sword chunking to use staying in rod holders ( not stand up). Any advice as to what reel to use between the shimano or penn 80 wide 2 speed? Also what line test, brand or color? Does color make any difference? Im new to this and any advice would be much appreciated.

Mike Roni · 08-11-2007, 01:33 AM

Go with a Shimano 50 WLRSA. You can not beat this reel. Load it up with 130 Jerry Brown Hollow Core and a top shot and you are good to go. This is the reel that I use on my sword setups. Have the reel on a rod that has Wind On guides.

pelagic predator · 08-11-2007, 04:32 PM

both are great reels

I own 4 shimano tiagra 80w, And love them.

JupiterSailfish · 09-05-2007, 08:16 AM

Definitely check out the Alutecnos line of reels. They are amazing reels with a lot of power for rod holder fishing

08-09-2007, 12:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
vitoastro Grunt Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2	Shimano Or Penn? Im looking to set up 2 bent but rods for tuna/sword chunking to use staying in rod holders ( not stand up). Any advice as to what reel to use between the shimano or penn 80 wide 2 speed? Also what line test, brand or color? Does color make any difference? Im new to this and any advice would be much appreciated.

09-05-2007, 08:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
JupiterSailfish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Best Catch: 170lb Swordy - Tag Teamed it Posts: 585	Definitely check out the Alutecnos line of reels. They are amazing reels with a lot of power for rod holder fishing __________________ Finally, it's dark out!

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Mike Roni Lines In Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Central Jersey Boat: 60 Hatteras Carolina Edition, 35 Triton, 23 SeaCraft Occupation: Sales Admin/Mate Posts: 27	Go with a Shimano 50 WLRSA. You can not beat this reel. Load it up with 130 Jerry Brown Hollow Core and a top shot and you are good to go. This is the reel that I use on my sword setups. Have the reel on a rod that has Wind On guides.

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pelagic predator Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Boat: contender 31 Best Catch: 60inch swordfish Occupation: Highschool (freshman) Posts: 275	both are great reels I own 4 shimano tiagra 80w, And love them.

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