Deep-Drop/Chunking Reel - Page 5

SkeeterRonnie · 01-09-2007, 05:13 PM

Gunsmoke..a couple more spots went up for sale for the CInco Tuna trip (RedTopLady and her son).... now if we could get both you AND MrBill on the trip.... this would be one that gets talked about for awhile...LOL!!

Bret · 01-09-2007, 05:48 PM

Hell, I would like to drink whiskey and listen to their stories.

Deep_Sea_Gull · 01-09-2007, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bret

Hell, I would like to drink whiskey and listen to their stories.

I would not believe my memory ifna I drank whiskey and listened to those two tale tall tails. LOL
Maybe a few barley pops!

Snagged · 01-09-2007, 08:56 PM

I'll stick with coffee.

Uncle Russ,
I used an Avet Pro30 on this last trip and it was impressive.

jig · 01-10-2007, 10:26 AM

Jerry, I am thinking about a Pro30. Can you give some more info. Is it the narrow or wide? How are you rigging it?

Uncle Russ · 01-10-2007, 11:22 AM

Actually, that reel has been high on my list since I started rounding up tackle. I was going to buy one until TJ posted the 50W and I couldn't pass it up. Still, I have not completely given up on the idea of a separate chunking rig, especially since I have two Calstar roller rods and don't want to let one get lonely in the closet.

So, under current consideration (in addition to just using the 50W for both functions) are: (1) Avet Pro 30--but I want the narrow, not the wide, and I am uncertain whether they are making a narrow model yet, (2) Tiagra 16--(TJ has pointed me in that possible direction,) (3) the Penn 16VSX, or (4) the Hoo-X (which, as has been pointed out to me, may have initial bugs to work out.)

When I was looking at the Pro30 early on, it was pointed out to me that it will hold 500 plus yards of 130 pound (that may well have been the W model, though) so you would not need to shell out the cash for the 80 hollow.

What I would really love for a chunking reel is the ATD 12, but...

Russ

Gunsmoke · 01-10-2007, 12:32 PM

Russ,
Whatever you buy, just make sure you get a 2-speed for chunking. If you are only going to use the reel for chunking YF's at floaters, you don't need a wide version. Those school-ie size tuna (50-90lbs) don't pull off more than 200 yards if you give them 25 lbs of drag from the start.

The only reason you might want to consider a wide version is if you plan to also troll with the reel in deep water. I've seen big Hoo's strip off 400 yards at a 25 lb setting. If this is your case, then just buy a Tiagra 30WLRSA. I've caught blue marlin on them many times.

If you only plan on using the reel on head boats, then just stick with a narrow or regular width spool. I have yet to buy an Avet, but I understand they are good reels for the money.

txseadog · 01-10-2007, 01:05 PM

FYI -- Cabbage has a great special on the Pro30s right now:
http://www.cabbagekeyrodandreel.com/AvetPro30.html

SkeeterRonnie · 01-10-2007, 02:18 PM

HELLO AVET 50/2 speed Sand Diego SPecial.... I seeeee yooouuuuuu!!! You're gonna be mine in another month!!! LOL!!!

BTW~ MrBill- this is gonna be the reel I win the bet with.......hehehehe
Only wiegh a buck-fifty, 50# of drag is gonna be tough.

MrBill · 01-10-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SkeeterRonnie

HELLO AVET 50/2 speed Sand Diego SPecial.... I seeeee yooouuuuuu!!! You're gonna be mine in another month!!! LOL!!!

BTW~ MrBill- this is gonna be the reel I win the bet with.......hehehehe
.

Hope you order it in the color Blue. That way it will match the color of your face when I flop my first tuna on the deck under 3 minutes.

01-09-2007, 08:56 PM	#44 (permalink)
Snagged Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,133	I'll stick with coffee. Uncle Russ, I used an Avet Pro30 on this last trip and it was impressive. __________________ Jerry Uh oh, Snagged again!

01-10-2007, 11:22 AM	#46 (permalink)
Uncle Russ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,146	Actually, that reel has been high on my list since I started rounding up tackle. I was going to buy one until TJ posted the 50W and I couldn't pass it up. Still, I have not completely given up on the idea of a separate chunking rig, especially since I have two Calstar roller rods and don't want to let one get lonely in the closet. So, under current consideration (in addition to just using the 50W for both functions) are: (1) Avet Pro 30--but I want the narrow, not the wide, and I am uncertain whether they are making a narrow model yet, (2) Tiagra 16--(TJ has pointed me in that possible direction,) (3) the Penn 16VSX, or (4) the Hoo-X (which, as has been pointed out to me, may have initial bugs to work out.) When I was looking at the Pro30 early on, it was pointed out to me that it will hold 500 plus yards of 130 pound (that may well have been the W model, though) so you would not need to shell out the cash for the 80 hollow. What I would really love for a chunking reel is the ATD 12, but... Russ __________________ "Tschirhart: Helluva deal. You bait the hooks--I catch the fish!--Grimm."

01-10-2007, 01:05 PM	#48 (permalink)
txseadog Super Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: tx Posts: 344	Avet Pro30 FYI -- Cabbage has a great special on the Pro30s right now: http://www.cabbagekeyrodandreel.com/AvetPro30.html

01-10-2007, 02:18 PM	#49 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,308	HELLO AVET 50/2 speed Sand Diego SPecial.... I seeeee yooouuuuuu!!! You're gonna be mine in another month!!! LOL!!! BTW~ MrBill- this is gonna be the reel I win the bet with.......hehehehe Only wiegh a buck-fifty, 50# of drag is gonna be tough. __________________ www.ronniemanningfishing.weebly.com

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01-09-2007, 05:13 PM	#41 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,308	Gunsmoke..a couple more spots went up for sale for the CInco Tuna trip (RedTopLady and her son).... now if we could get both you AND MrBill on the trip.... this would be one that gets talked about for awhile...LOL!!

01-09-2007, 05:48 PM	#42 (permalink)
Bret Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,223	Hell, I would like to drink whiskey and listen to their stories.

01-10-2007, 10:26 AM	#45 (permalink)
jig Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 241	Jerry, I am thinking about a Pro30. Can you give some more info. Is it the narrow or wide? How are you rigging it?

01-10-2007, 12:32 PM	#47 (permalink)
Gunsmoke Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 541	Russ, Whatever you buy, just make sure you get a 2-speed for chunking. If you are only going to use the reel for chunking YF's at floaters, you don't need a wide version. Those school-ie size tuna (50-90lbs) don't pull off more than 200 yards if you give them 25 lbs of drag from the start. The only reason you might want to consider a wide version is if you plan to also troll with the reel in deep water. I've seen big Hoo's strip off 400 yards at a 25 lb setting. If this is your case, then just buy a Tiagra 30WLRSA. I've caught blue marlin on them many times. If you only plan on using the reel on head boats, then just stick with a narrow or regular width spool. I have yet to buy an Avet, but I understand they are good reels for the money.

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