Best gear - what would you get?

Pipe Dream · 02-20-2007, 03:20 PM

If money was no object, what rod and reel setup would you purchase for swordfishing....?

Right now, I am using Penn 50's with matching rods that I am sick of.

quack quack · 02-20-2007, 04:03 PM

80w Tiagra with a custom rod from Xtream rods

other reels of choice would be the new penn's,Avet,Alutecnos

JupiterSailfish · 02-20-2007, 04:08 PM

130W Alutecnos on Calstar blanks I would make myself.

I would have six of them and I would use 50W Alutecnos as my bait rods.

Swordone · 02-20-2007, 04:22 PM

Tiagra!! No Doubt. 50 or 80's Calstar W/ Aftco Big Foot Guides

Pipe Dream · 02-20-2007, 04:43 PM

Guys, thanx. The other question would be 80 versus 130? Would it be smart to go with the 130 without any regrets? Thanx again.

Tunachaser · 02-20-2007, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swordone

Tiagra!! No Doubt. 50 or 80's Calstar W/ Aftco Big Foot Guides

Tiagra

Go with the 80's & Calstar or Seeker blanks

Nightfighter · 02-20-2007, 04:49 PM

Stand-up or outa' a chair/rodholder?

Disco Lady · 02-20-2007, 08:25 PM

CONO!!!!!!!!! 130s

socalfisher · 02-20-2007, 09:51 PM

forget the 130s. An 80 holds plenty of line

My ultimate setup, a seeker blank, winthrop tool guides, a PENN 80VSX!!!
spooled with 130 hollow JB, and a short topshot.

oh, and dont forget the 61' Hatteras

Pipe Dream · 02-21-2007, 12:51 PM

Thanx again! Yea, this would be stand-up. Also, I was thinking about 5 1/2
foot rods.

Nightfighter · 02-21-2007, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pipe Dream

Thanx again! Yea, this would be stand-up. Also, I was thinking about 5 1/2
foot rods.

That's the right size rod. Don't go larger than an 80W for stand-up fighting.
I love my 2 speed Penn Int.s. but the Shamino's are OK also.

PM me if you want a custom guy to build your rods. Best I've seen and under $300 ea. Can't beat that any where. All Aftco hardware. I've used and abused mine for about 3 years of swording and they are holding up perfect. I'm going to have him build 6 more for my 50SW next month.

Duke · 02-21-2007, 08:41 PM

For Standup, no reason for 130's!!. For me quality and value, Tiagra 80w with 130# JB would be huge line capacity of well over 1,000 yards. Maybe a 150 foot 80-100# Momoi topshot on a quality 5' 6" rod such as Chaos. You can spend more on reel and rod, but others wouldn't do more. This and a good crew and your set!!! DUKE

Nick C · 02-21-2007, 08:45 PM

80W or 130W Alutecnos on Biscayne rods

swordfish123 · 02-21-2007, 08:54 PM

50WLRSA Tiagra or 80WA. Short bent butt rods with Winthrop Tool guides. 5.5 feet. winthrops are definitely worth the money.

if you get tiagras, definitely get the A model (new version) the handle and ratcheting lever drag are great.

thoward · 02-21-2007, 09:20 PM

Tiagra 50WLRSA We are using 60# Suffix but are switching a couple to 130#JB with a topshot to see how it works...

Disco Lady · 02-21-2007, 09:40 PM

CONO!!!!!!! 80s work fine buy two 130s and a 43 merritt, will be nice.

pelagic predator · 02-21-2007, 10:09 PM

I use Tiagra 80wa spooled with 200 pound power pro, on a star rods interchangeable butt with aftco roller guides (I use bent-butts most of the time, but the option of changing to straight without buying another rod is great). I love that setup and that is why I use it.

pelagic predator · 02-21-2007, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swordfish123

50WLRSA Tiagra or 80WA. Short bent butt rods with Winthrop Tool guides. 5.5 feet. winthrops are definitely worth the money.

if you get tiagras, definitely get the A model (new version) the handle and ratcheting lever drag are great.

The A model is sweet, I love mine!!!!!!!!!!!

bullfighter · 02-22-2007, 11:39 AM

I have fished with Shimano, Penn, Alutecnos, Okuma, and Avet. The Alutecnos are the best I have fished with, but for the money, I still think Simano Tiagras are the way to go.

However, on Friday night I will be fishing with Accurate for the first time, testing some of their new stuff. I have heard great things about these reels. I will let you know how they are on Saturday.

Jesslyn · 02-22-2007, 12:07 PM

80W Alutecnos. Just because i could but since i cant I am a big fan of the 80VSW Penn Internationals that what i have now and I love em

02-20-2007, 03:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pipe Dream Lines In Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lake Worth Boat: Searching for 36' Contender Best Catch: No World Records yet Occupation: Finance $ Posts: 45	Best gear - what would you get? If money was no object, what rod and reel setup would you purchase for swordfishing....? Right now, I am using Penn 50's with matching rods that I am sick of.

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quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,984	80w Tiagra with a custom rod from Xtream rods other reels of choice would be the new penn's,Avet,Alutecnos __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision. Last edited by quack quack; 02-20-2007 at 04:11 PM..

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02-21-2007, 08:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,212	80W or 130W Alutecnos on Biscayne rods __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

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swordfish123 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oxford, Mississippi Boat: Whatever Hatteras lets me fish on Best Catch: ~250lb Blue Marlin- Marsh Harbour Occupation: Gulf Coast Hatteras Intern Posts: 318	50WLRSA Tiagra or 80WA. Short bent butt rods with Winthrop Tool guides. 5.5 feet. winthrops are definitely worth the money. if you get tiagras, definitely get the A model (new version) the handle and ratcheting lever drag are great. __________________ The Charm of Fishing is that it is the Pursuit of what is Elusive but Obtainable, A perpetual Series of Occasions for Hope. -John Buchan Contact Gulf Coast Hatteras- The Exclusive Hatteras, Cabo, Albemarle, and Grand Banks Dealer in the Gulf. (251) 980-2220

02-20-2007, 04:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
JupiterSailfish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Best Catch: 170lb Swordy - Tag Teamed it Posts: 585	130W Alutecnos on Calstar blanks I would make myself. I would have six of them and I would use 50W Alutecnos as my bait rods.

02-20-2007, 04:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Swordone Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: MIAMI Boat: fishing Occupation: Property manager Posts: 20	Tiagra!! No Doubt. 50 or 80's Calstar W/ Aftco Big Foot Guides

02-20-2007, 04:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pipe Dream Lines In Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lake Worth Boat: Searching for 36' Contender Best Catch: No World Records yet Occupation: Finance $ Posts: 45	Guys, thanx. The other question would be 80 versus 130? Would it be smart to go with the 130 without any regrets? Thanx again.

02-20-2007, 08:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,439	CONO!!!!!!!!! 130s

02-20-2007, 09:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
socalfisher Lines In Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Channel Islands, Calif Boat: 40' Custom Occupation: commercial fisherman/tender, student Posts: 39	forget the 130s. An 80 holds plenty of line My ultimate setup, a seeker blank, winthrop tool guides, a PENN 80VSX!!! spooled with 130 hollow JB, and a short topshot. oh, and dont forget the 61' Hatteras

02-21-2007, 12:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pipe Dream Lines In Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lake Worth Boat: Searching for 36' Contender Best Catch: No World Records yet Occupation: Finance $ Posts: 45	Thanx again! Yea, this would be stand-up. Also, I was thinking about 5 1/2 foot rods.

02-21-2007, 08:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Duke Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 271	For Standup, no reason for 130's!!. For me quality and value, Tiagra 80w with 130# JB would be huge line capacity of well over 1,000 yards. Maybe a 150 foot 80-100# Momoi topshot on a quality 5' 6" rod such as Chaos. You can spend more on reel and rod, but others wouldn't do more. This and a good crew and your set!!! DUKE

02-21-2007, 09:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
thoward Lines In Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ft Pierce Boat: 27 Contender Posts: 43	Tiagra 50WLRSA We are using 60# Suffix but are switching a couple to 130#JB with a topshot to see how it works...

02-21-2007, 09:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,439	CONO!!!!!!! 80s work fine buy two 130s and a 43 merritt, will be nice.

02-21-2007, 10:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
pelagic predator Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Boat: contender 31 Best Catch: 60inch swordfish Occupation: Highschool (freshman) Posts: 275	I use Tiagra 80wa spooled with 200 pound power pro, on a star rods interchangeable butt with aftco roller guides (I use bent-butts most of the time, but the option of changing to straight without buying another rod is great). I love that setup and that is why I use it.

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02-22-2007, 11:39 AM	#19 (permalink)
bullfighter Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Deerfield Beach Posts: 341	I have fished with Shimano, Penn, Alutecnos, Okuma, and Avet. The Alutecnos are the best I have fished with, but for the money, I still think Simano Tiagras are the way to go. However, on Friday night I will be fishing with Accurate for the first time, testing some of their new stuff. I have heard great things about these reels. I will let you know how they are on Saturday.

02-22-2007, 12:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
Jesslyn Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 671	80W Alutecnos. Just because i could but since i cant I am a big fan of the 80VSW Penn Internationals that what i have now and I love em

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