Guys that fish 80's...question?

Flatsfish B · 10-12-2006, 10:38 PM

What drag are you fishing at strike? Thanks

catching · 10-12-2006, 10:52 PM

Strike at 20 pounds on ours

Captain Joe McGivern · 10-13-2006, 12:22 AM

28 for me at strike!That gives me plenty of leeway if we need to put the heat on a fish!

Flatsfish B · 10-13-2006, 12:40 AM

hmm, i'm at 25 right now, i think i'll try it and go from there!

quack quack · 10-13-2006, 08:59 AM

just fish it at sunset with 45lbs and let it pull your boat around

:lol:

I hope you plan on beefing up your rod holders for the big gun.You at least need a good backing plate.

40lbs of heat on a bent butt 80 will rip out most small boat rod holders :shock:

wino · 10-13-2006, 09:49 AM

right around 24lbs

Warrior · 10-13-2006, 10:27 AM

27-28 LBS at the button. Why any less on an 80? Any more is up to what the angler can handle.

Tuna Devil · 10-13-2006, 10:37 AM

Run tape next to the lever and mark it. You can also go off of the letters on the word strike, but in the dark, and if you have someone on the rod that is not use to it it can be difficult. Put 25 at half way you should get 40-45 at the button. I have Penns but I have done the Shimano' the same way. Keep your eye on free spool because you can lose it. The reels can handle serious drag and you might as be able to use it ALL if you ever want to.
You don't have to go the button unless you want to. It gets really fun when you go past the button. :shock:
Like Eric said beef up your rod holders. I use 3/16th aluminum top and bottom. It works great. Depending on what rod holders you have you might bend the rodholder.

Flatsfish B · 10-13-2006, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuna Devil

Run tape next to the lever and mark it. You can also go off of the letters on the word strike, but in the dark, and if you have someone on the rod that is not use to it it can be difficult. Put 25 at half way you should get 40-45 at the button. I have Penns but I have done the Shimano' the same way. Keep your eye on free spool because you can lose it. The reels can handle serious drag and you might as be able to use it ALL if you ever want to.
You don't have to go the button unless you want to. It gets really fun when you go past the button. :shock:
Like Eric said beef up your rod holders. I use 3/16th aluminum top and bottom. It works great. Depending on what rod holders you have you might bend the rodholder.

Already have it marked! It has 20-25-28 and $$$, This is all at full spool. Should be good once the fish starts truckin! I am ging t get a backing plate tho

e-money · 10-13-2006, 11:51 AM

Already have it marked! It has 20-25-28 and $$$, This is all at full spool. Should be good once the fish starts truckin! I am ging t get a backing plate tho

Wait a sec, I thought this Tiagra 80W was STRICTLY stand up !!
Agree backing plate is a good idea for when you have to utilize "rodney" :lol:

Flatsfish B · 10-13-2006, 12:33 PM

It is stand up, but if i fish slames the rod and takes off for bimini, and you throw it into strike, I don't want it moving! I still set the hook persay, in the rod holder!

Tuna Devil · 10-13-2006, 01:04 PM

Please don't use words like "persay". You are scaring me.

Bait Washer · 10-13-2006, 01:04 PM

Don't use wood screws on the holder
Through bolt it with a backing plate.

Disco Lady · 10-13-2006, 02:16 PM

CONO!!!!!!!!! Dont forget your safety line!

10-12-2006, 10:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Flatsfish B Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boca Boat: 2300 Keywest Best Catch: 77'' pumpkin Occupation: Sales supervisor Posts: 682	Guys that fish 80's...question? What drag are you fishing at strike? Thanks __________________

10-13-2006, 12:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Captain Joe McGivern Charter Captain Join Date: May 2004 Location: MIAMI FLORIDA Boat: 32 fountain twin 275 verados 60+mph Best Catch: 488lb sword, 1070 Black Marlin, 720 Blue Marlin,203 Yellowfin Tuna Occupation: Captain Posts: 719	28 for me at strike!That gives me plenty of leeway if we need to put the heat on a fish! __________________ Captain Joe McGivern Sportfishing Miami Fishing Charters 305-588-8030

10-13-2006, 12:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Flatsfish B Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boca Boat: 2300 Keywest Best Catch: 77'' pumpkin Occupation: Sales supervisor Posts: 682	hmm, i'm at 25 right now, i think i'll try it and go from there! __________________

10-13-2006, 08:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 5,004	just fish it at sunset with 45lbs and let it pull your boat around :lol: I hope you plan on beefing up your rod holders for the big gun.You at least need a good backing plate. 40lbs of heat on a bent butt 80 will rip out most small boat rod holders :shock: __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

10-13-2006, 11:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
e-money Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Palm Beach Boat: Swordfish / wahoo/ muttons Occupation: Sales Posts: 375	Already have it marked! It has 20-25-28 and $$$, This is all at full spool. Should be good once the fish starts truckin! I am ging t get a backing plate tho Wait a sec, I thought this Tiagra 80W was STRICTLY stand up !! Agree backing plate is a good idea for when you have to utilize "rodney" :lol: __________________ Swordfish Guide on your vessel for Palm Beach County Darkside trips ! eric@transparent-technology.com

10-12-2006, 10:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,553	Strike at 20 pounds on ours

10-13-2006, 09:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
wino Lines In Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 22	right around 24lbs

10-13-2006, 10:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Warrior Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft.Pierce Boat: 60 Ocean SS/31 Contender Best Catch: 369# core Giant Bluefin Posts: 308	27-28 LBS at the button. Why any less on an 80? Any more is up to what the angler can handle.

10-13-2006, 10:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 1,961	Run tape next to the lever and mark it. You can also go off of the letters on the word strike, but in the dark, and if you have someone on the rod that is not use to it it can be difficult. Put 25 at half way you should get 40-45 at the button. I have Penns but I have done the Shimano' the same way. Keep your eye on free spool because you can lose it. The reels can handle serious drag and you might as be able to use it ALL if you ever want to. You don't have to go the button unless you want to. It gets really fun when you go past the button. :shock: Like Eric said beef up your rod holders. I use 3/16th aluminum top and bottom. It works great. Depending on what rod holders you have you might bend the rodholder.

10-13-2006, 12:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Flatsfish B Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boca Boat: 2300 Keywest Best Catch: 77'' pumpkin Occupation: Sales supervisor Posts: 682	It is stand up, but if i fish slames the rod and takes off for bimini, and you throw it into strike, I don't want it moving! I still set the hook persay, in the rod holder! __________________

10-13-2006, 01:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 1,961	Please don't use words like "persay". You are scaring me.

10-13-2006, 01:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
Bait Washer Lines In Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sebastian,Fl. Boat: boats and fishing Occupation: manager Posts: 73	Don't use wood screws on the holder Through bolt it with a backing plate.

10-13-2006, 02:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami. FL, Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas Occupation: Charter Captain Sometimes... Posts: 3,495	CONO!!!!!!!!! Dont forget your safety line!

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