blackfin on fly?

justin ennis · 03-24-2006, 03:37 PM

how big of a fly rod do i need for blackfin tuna they when Im in the keys the blacfin size were about 5 to 13 lb.

Islander · 03-25-2006, 01:20 PM

9 or 10 wt will handle the BFT and dolphin that you may encounter.

The size of the fly and wind condition will also dictate which rod to use the 9wt is my first choose. Good fishing

Incognito · 03-27-2006, 05:45 PM

I always use a 10 wt. unless I am at the Shrimp Boats where I get a lot of Shark bite offs then I bump it to a 12 wt.

Nick C · 04-18-2006, 05:06 PM

I'd stick with a 12.... More power and more backing.

The 10-15lb BTF will give you all the fish you want on a 12wt.!!

Captain Mike Ellis · 04-18-2006, 06:04 PM

I would use the heaviest rod possible. When the blacks are busting you don't want you fly to accidentaly landing on a 80lb plus yellow.
Capt. Mike

justin ennis · 04-19-2006, 05:33 PM

Im thinking about getting a 10 wt van staal c-vex it holds 230 yrds of 30 micron. and do yall have any opinions about the reel?

03-24-2006, 03:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
justin ennis Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 46	blackfin on fly? how big of a fly rod do i need for blackfin tuna they when Im in the keys the blacfin size were about 5 to 13 lb.

03-27-2006, 05:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Incognito Lines In Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Key West, Florida Occupation: Charter boat Capt. Posts: 86	Keys Flyrod Tuna I always use a 10 wt. unless I am at the Shrimp Boats where I get a lot of Shark bite offs then I bump it to a 12 wt.

04-18-2006, 05:06 PM	#4 (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: 2,223	I'd stick with a 12.... More power and more backing. The 10-15lb BTF will give you all the fish you want on a 12wt.!! __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

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Captain Mike Ellis Charter Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 143	I would use the heaviest rod possible. When the blacks are busting you don't want you fly to accidentaly landing on a 80lb plus yellow. Capt. Mike __________________ Relentless Sportfishing Charters Venice La.

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03-25-2006, 01:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Islander Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vero Beach, FL. Boat: FISHING Best Catch: The next one Posts: 197	9 or 10 wt will handle the BFT and dolphin that you may encounter. The size of the fly and wind condition will also dictate which rod to use the 9wt is my first choose. Good fishing

04-19-2006, 05:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
justin ennis Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 46	Im thinking about getting a 10 wt van staal c-vex it holds 230 yrds of 30 micron. and do yall have any opinions about the reel?

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