New Guy to the Forum - With a few questions - thanks

Jesslyn · 11-15-2006, 09:16 AM

I have been a lurker for a while and I am finally jumping in and joining the fun. I have been Sword fishing for a few years on a friends boat and we have done quite well. I have reciently purchased a 26 regulator to travel to the 50 line and have some fun. The boat is finally all rigged and now I am lookig to purchase the rods and reels. I have decided to go with the Tiagras 50WLRS spooled with jerry brown and a top shot of 80.

I compared the Shimano's to the Penn and The Shimano's just seem to offer more for the bang. Is there an overall oppinion about the 50WLRS? Besides moving into the world of 80's IS there a better choice than the 50WLRS? How much line should I top shot the reel with? And finally should I go with the JB 80 or 100lb braid?

Thanks for your help, I do not have the braid issues down because all we fish on my friends boat is Penn 80W with 80lb Suffix.

quack quack · 11-15-2006, 09:22 AM

Welcome Matt

The 50wlrs are great reels.What inlet are you running out of?

Jesslyn · 11-15-2006, 09:27 AM

I will still be fishing with my friend Ian on his L&H when he is out there but when he is not going and the weather is nice I will be out on my Regulator. We leave out of Port Everglades.

Fishalways · 11-15-2006, 09:30 AM

Welcome aboard.

Another Grand · 11-15-2006, 09:42 AM

I have a friend that is moving up to 80's and selling his Alutecnos 50's for a pretty good deal. Im me if you are interested.

Johnny

Jesslyn · 11-15-2006, 12:34 PM

i am trying to send you a PM but nothing shows up in my outbox please send me a PM if you have not got mine I am interested.

Uncle Buck · 11-15-2006, 01:37 PM

FYI... The ONLY difference between the Tiagra 50WLRS and the 80W is the line capacity. The drags are exactly the same. Knowing this, I prefer using my smaller 50s. Line capacity is about 800yds of 130 JBHC. If a fish can take ALL that with full heat (approx. 37lbs without "thumbs"), then it deserves it.

quack quack · 11-15-2006, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Buck

FYI... The ONLY difference between the Tiagra 50WLRS and the 80W is the line capacity. The drags are exactly the same. Knowing this, I prefer using my smaller 50s. Line capacity is about 800yds of 130 JBHC. If a fish can take ALL that with full heat (approx. 37lbs without "thumbs"), then it deserves it.

You mean both hands clamped around the spool :lol:

Another Grand · 11-15-2006, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Buck

FYI... The ONLY difference between the Tiagra 50WLRS and the 80W is the line capacity. The drags are exactly the same. Knowing this, I prefer using my smaller 50s. Line capacity is about 800yds of 130 JBHC. If a fish can take ALL that with full heat (approx. 37lbs without "thumbs"), then it deserves it.

Actually, the correct comment is that the drag is the only thing that is the same

bullfighter · 11-15-2006, 04:38 PM

I recently purchased an alutecnos 80w on ebay. If it comes (the deal was kinda shady) and the reel is good, I will be selling a tiagra 50 on a custom 80 # rod. Let me know if you are interested.[/list]

Uncle Buck · 11-15-2006, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Another Grand

Actually, the correct comment is that the drag is the only thing that is the same

Well... yeah. I'm talkin 'bout capability, aka: drag pressure and line capacity.

Shark Tagger · 11-15-2006, 05:35 PM

Welcome aboard buddy

Disco Lady · 11-15-2006, 06:33 PM

CONO!!!!!!!! WELCOME CAPT.

SteveMras · 11-15-2006, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Buck

Quote:

Originally Posted by Another Grand

Actually, the correct comment is that the drag is the only thing that is the same

Well... yeah. I'm talkin 'bout capability, aka: drag pressure and line capacity.

Yeah, the drag cam is such that you get the same drag range as the 80, but you know for starters that the drag surface area is not the same. Then there's line capacity and torque differences. Don't get me wrong, I love my four Tiagra 50WLRS reels. My Penn 50SW mostly sits on the pine.

NightCrawler · 11-16-2006, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by GotSword

And finally should I go with the JB 80 or 100lb braid

Tiagra 50's are a great choice, 80's are nice too.
Go with the Jerry Brown 130, it's actually cheaper than the JB 80,
then you can put a 100 yd topshot of 80 or 100, or you can go straight braid.
Contact Tek at reelproshop, Jahmussa on the forum, He'll set you up right.
Actually he can outfit you to the gills from head to toe. First class service.

Oh and welcome

Uncle Buck · 11-16-2006, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveMras

Yeah, the drag cam is such that you get the same drag range as the 80, but you know for starters that the drag surface area is not the same.

The specs from Shimano for the 80w and 50wlrs show the exact same max drag numbers, and a nearly identical slope. Just the gear ratios are different.

Reel Model___Retrieve__Mono Cap__Max__Stirke__Hi-Gear__Low-Gear
TI50WLRSA.....37/15.......80/550.....44.0#...35.0#....3.1:1........1.3:1
TI80WA..........37/19.......80/950.....44.0#...35.0#....2.5:1........1.3:1

11-15-2006, 09:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jesslyn Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 671	New Guy to the Forum - With a few questions - thanks I have been a lurker for a while and I am finally jumping in and joining the fun. I have been Sword fishing for a few years on a friends boat and we have done quite well. I have reciently purchased a 26 regulator to travel to the 50 line and have some fun. The boat is finally all rigged and now I am lookig to purchase the rods and reels. I have decided to go with the Tiagras 50WLRS spooled with jerry brown and a top shot of 80. I compared the Shimano's to the Penn and The Shimano's just seem to offer more for the bang. Is there an overall oppinion about the 50WLRS? Besides moving into the world of 80's IS there a better choice than the 50WLRS? How much line should I top shot the reel with? And finally should I go with the JB 80 or 100lb braid? Thanks for your help, I do not have the braid issues down because all we fish on my friends boat is Penn 80W with 80lb Suffix.

11-15-2006, 09:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 5,004	Welcome Matt The 50wlrs are great reels.What inlet are you running out of? __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

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Jesslyn Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 671	I will still be fishing with my friend Ian on his L&H when he is out there but when he is not going and the weather is nice I will be out on my Regulator. We leave out of Port Everglades.

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Another Grand Grander Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,102	I have a friend that is moving up to 80's and selling his Alutecnos 50's for a pretty good deal. Im me if you are interested. Johnny

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Jesslyn Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 671	i am trying to send you a PM but nothing shows up in my outbox please send me a PM if you have not got mine I am interested.

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Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: 350+ Mako Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 2,024	FYI... The ONLY difference between the Tiagra 50WLRS and the 80W is the line capacity. The drags are exactly the same. Knowing this, I prefer using my smaller 50s. Line capacity is about 800yds of 130 JBHC. If a fish can take ALL that with full heat (approx. 37lbs without "thumbs"), then it deserves it.

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