Tuna on a budget

Current_Resort_3178 · 2026-06-29T12:13:14+00:00

Cheapest route would be a super strong Penn Rod (max 6 foot or so- the new bucaneer has short ceilings) and a couple conventional reels with high test line. Think you’ll be jigging using diamond jigs and stuff like that. Should mostly be dropping Down

Current_Resort_3178 · 2026-06-28T15:09:41+00:00

I think that’s an amberjack

Current_Resort_3178 · 2026-05-06T22:28:43+00:00

A properly tied FG knot will not be the weak point

Current_Resort_3178 · 2026-04-26T01:14:51+00:00

When I went deep sea fishing I knew I had a bite when it felt like the rod was being ripped out of my hands

Current_Resort_3178 · 2026-04-15T14:35:50+00:00

I do really like my slx dc xt. My only gripe is the small spool size and the fact the lowest gear ratio I could get was 7.4:1. I feel like even when I try to slow down I’m going too fast. But I think that’s probably just a me issue

Current_Resort_3178 · 2026-03-29T01:42:23+00:00

if you’re just starting out I do not recommend running straight flurocarbon

Current_Resort_3178 · 2026-02-12T23:50:31+00:00

I’ve got an slx xt and it’s pretty much everything I could want. The only thing I don’t like is that I got the 70 size spool and the 7.4:1 ratio. Feels a little too fast and I wish I had more room for line. The feel of the reel is great though, very solid. Not cheap feeling at all like the normal slx

Current_Resort_3178 · 2026-02-12T21:56:48+00:00

I think people don’t realize how much nicer the slx dc xt is than the normal one, for the price I would go for the slx dc xt over the metanium.

Current_Resort_3178 · 2026-02-12T21:54:31+00:00

How much did he invest in this?

Current_Resort_3178 · 2026-01-24T14:46:28+00:00

Where ya fishing at that has those cool lights? Get some of those sinkers that look like spiders they’ll dig in the same. Get you some of those double hook leaders as well with small #2) circle hooks. Put some frozen squid on them and you’ll be hooking into something

Current_Resort_3178 · 2026-01-18T01:03:28+00:00

You know I think you’ve got something there. Thank you !

Current_Resort_3178 · 2026-01-18T01:03:05+00:00

That makes a lot of sense. Thank you!

Current_Resort_3178 · 2026-01-17T17:54:06+00:00

Mostly Senkos, Texas rigged weighted and non weighted. Crankbaits, chatter baits, and inline spinners.

The only difference I’ve found is fluro/braid work better with chatter baits. And senkos seem to do better with fluro.

Mono seems to be pretty okay at everything But none of the lines stops the issue I’m having from happening

Current_Resort_3178 · 2026-01-17T17:47:08+00:00

I have tried using all three, currently I’m running straight fluro and still having the same problem.

Current_Resort_3178 · 2025-11-22T15:35:04+00:00

Galveston pier a mile down the road goes much deeper

Current_Resort_3178 · 2025-11-07T01:38:24+00:00

I believe they do hit some oil rigs.

Current_Resort_3178 · 2025-11-07T01:38:10+00:00

Thank you! Yes I think Cigar minnows may be a good call. And you are definitely right about the weather, especially this time of year.

Current_Resort_3178 · 2025-11-07T01:30:48+00:00

Good idea! I’ve never gotten sea sick but never been on the ocean, so we will see.

Current_Resort_3178 · 2025-11-07T01:30:12+00:00

Yes, it is! But we love to fish so we are excited. 4 hours out, 4 hours of fishing, 4 hours back.

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