360Tuna - View Single Post - Using the Rail--Discussion Thread:

gman · 05-02-2008, 01:40 PM

OK I will start this one off ...

I honestly don't understand why you would want to use the rail unless its for a medical reason (bad back, shoulder etc).

People are using 2 speed reels, great rods why do you need a rail to land your fish?? To me its using the boat to aid in landing the fish. In addition you ruining your rod, you become pretty stationary and fight from a pinned position. Some will say you get the fish in quicker but what's the fun in winching in a fish in 5 minutes

Were not talking about 300# yellowfins on a long range boat, were speaking about schoolie sized 100# tuna.

05-02-2008, 01:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
gman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 950	Why .... OK I will start this one off ... I honestly don't understand why you would want to use the rail unless its for a medical reason (bad back, shoulder etc). People are using 2 speed reels, great rods why do you need a rail to land your fish?? To me its using the boat to aid in landing the fish. In addition you ruining your rod, you become pretty stationary and fight from a pinned position. Some will say you get the fish in quicker but what's the fun in winching in a fish in 5 minutes Were not talking about 300# yellowfins on a long range boat, were speaking about schoolie sized 100# tuna.