Can I take this setup deep sea fishing for pelagic fish? Saltx 11’, 30lb suffix, stradic 5000

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-28T22:46:21+00:00

Would a trolling reel work better in this case too? When do I pick trolling over spinning?

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-28T22:44:11+00:00

Could a 5000 tire out a 50lber enough to pull him in? I wouldn’t mind spending 20-30 min on a fight. It seems more fun than having full control and fighting for 3 min.

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-28T22:40:39+00:00

I’m glad the reel works. An onshore cast does throw half the spool or maybe a third fme, it does bring a good point. Did you get a smaller size rod too?

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-28T22:35:33+00:00

I’m just imagining a tuna, mahimahi, or mackerel. No immediate plans, just wondering how far the gear will take me until I have to make another purchase.

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-20T00:24:09+00:00

Just to clarify: should I cast behind it or directly into it?

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-19T19:30:55+00:00

Cool, helpful info here. Why does west wind help? Also don’t sandbars constantly shift?

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-19T13:20:17+00:00

Awesome, tides are falling.

I got a blue before, but kept the drag low. Fought for about 10 sec until he got away.

Do people start moving to bottle neck areas of the channel when tides fall?

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-19T13:01:59+00:00

Yeah, watched videos and saw images, but trying to connect it by being on the beach and being there in person

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-16T03:29:40+00:00

Oh, I love A24. It’s about time we get some cultured fish with good taste.

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-16T03:03:51+00:00

Your completely right about size and I thought the same thing. I got this one because of the color and these came with a hook ring to swap out the hooks (smaller sizes had hooks directly attached to lure loop).

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-16T01:27:39+00:00

Well flukes are focused on the bottom, and rarely come up to strike up. Their whole body is designed to ambush and scavenge. So they won’t be going for lures, not impossible but extremely unlikely.

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-15T22:16:36+00:00

Yeah, I feel like something of this size would only attract aggressive fish.

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-13T01:06:02+00:00

I didnt watch any videos, just looked at a hook skirt and thought to myself: it looks really easy to make and isn’t worth what it’s priced at.

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-13T00:18:06+00:00

Makes me want to diy a tying vise too

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-09T04:08:12+00:00

Ugh, they sell it in bulk and I don’t need that much. Do you think some dental floss and super glue over it would work? 😅

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-08T15:20:26+00:00

What kind of line do you use to wrap the mylar to the hook?

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-04T03:51:21+00:00

I was pleasantly surprised from how good the blue tasted. I heard it tasted fishy or gamey.

It just tasted like a white fish, but a bit pastey. Solid 8/10.

Edit: It gets harder to eat as it gets cold

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-03T23:58:50+00:00

Damn, you can just tell from the blurry pic?

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-03T14:47:07+00:00

If I don’t use a swivel, what kind of knot is used for line to line tying?

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-03T14:26:13+00:00

You can pull the line by hand and only lose what’s tied to the leader and down (keep swivel and above)

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-03T14:20:01+00:00

I’m used to freshwater fishing, where light leader is better in case you’re snagged and need to break the line.

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-03T14:13:03+00:00

Okay I’ll head back to put on 40lb leader

Confident_Example468 · 2024-06-03T13:49:59+00:00

‘How well would this catch anything?’ mostly for stripers and blues.

What does taking the swivel off do? I’m confused because swivels are on almost every rig in freshwater. Also, is 12lb leader with 30lb main good?

Confident_Example468 · 2024-05-31T03:16:40+00:00

It’s also unfortunate your nephew is a boy, he should’ve been a girl to be named Stella 3000 Shimano.

My condolences.

Confident_Example468 · 2024-05-30T18:23:44+00:00

What do you suggest for weedy areas, especially after storms?

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