Good Spinning for Schoolies

SpecialK

Trying to decide whether I should buy a new spinner for the January Tuna Trip.
Currently using an Okuma Epixor EB80.
Will this reel handle YFT at all?
Really thinking of getting into a Penn 950/9500. Any opinions of both would be great!
Even a some uprgrades to my reel would work???
Otherwise I basically need a rig that will do the trick!

tunacrazy · 10-26-2007, 05:14 PM

SpecialK,Yes overrun is a nice way to say backlash, trust me when I say that throwing a baitcaster in daylight with bass tackle is one animal and throwing a 3-4 oz popper,iron,swimbait,flying fish at night is completly another. I've bass fished for a many of years and quite a bit of it is at night fishing clear lakes in summer months. But throwing large lures at night for tuna,when you are trying to get as much distance from the boat as you can,will cause even the best thumbs to misjudge the amount braking needed to stop the over-run from occuring. Because of the darkness the things you monitor,such ach of the cast,effect of the wind on the lure,and timing entry into water are more difficult, leading to more over-runs. I found the spinner to be just the ticket for a more ejoyable experince. I hope this has'nt made your choice more difficult, just sharing my first expererinces. Bruce

SpecialK · 10-26-2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tunacrazy

SpecialK,Yes overrun is a nice way to say backlash, trust me when I say that throwing a baitcaster in daylight with bass tackle is one animal and throwing a 3-4 oz popper,iron,swimbait,flying fish at night is completly another. I've bass fished for a many of years and quite a bit of it is at night fishing clear lakes in summer months. But throwing large lures at night for tuna,when you are trying to get as much distance from the boat as you can,will cause even the best thumbs to misjudge the amount braking needed to stop the over-run from occuring. Because of the darkness the things you monitor,such ach of the cast,effect of the wind on the lure,and timing entry into water are more difficult, leading to more over-runs. I found the spinner to be just the ticket for a more ejoyable experince. I hope this has'nt made your choice more difficult, just sharing my first expererinces. Bruce

Well I can say that I agree that it is harder to judge the the thumbing required at night. I think that the magnets on the right setting are going to make that much easier than a conventional without. But you may be right and I may be disapointed with it. I plan on spending a good bit of time with the rod and reel I pick up before this trip. Hopefully I can get it dialed in enough where this is not going to be a big issue for me. I will definately let everyone know how it goes...

awesum · 10-27-2007, 08:55 AM

SpecialK ....

I don't know if you've ordered anything yet but I thought I'd let you know .... the Tuna sale at Roy's is still going on. Avet reels are 10% off. I was looking at the JX and LX 2 speeds yesterday there and the JX 2 speed is $369.99 less 10% and the LX 2 speed is $379.99 less 10%. A lot of good rods are 20 - 25% off too.

I bought some Tuna Hunters and Tuna Hunters Jrs. all at 20% off.

Roy's may not be convenient to you though. You could order by phone.

SpecialK · 10-27-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by awesum

SpecialK ....

I don't know if you've ordered anything yet but I thought I'd let you know .... the Tuna sale at Roy's is still going on. Avet reels are 10% off. I was looking at the JX and LX 2 speeds yesterday there and the JX 2 speed is $369.99 less 10% and the LX 2 speed is $379.99 less 10%. A lot of good rods are 20 - 25% off too.

I bought some Tuna Hunters and Tuna Hunters Jrs. all at 20% off.

Roy's may not be convenient to you though. You could order by phone.

Ya im not really sure where that is???
I live in Austin so most of the Avet dealers minus Cabelas aren't really convienent. I plan on making a coastal fishing loop pretty soon and hitting some stores on the way. I find tha the Academy in Victoria tends to carry a lot more variety in saltwater gear than the ones in Austin.

awesum · 10-27-2007, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecialK

Ya im not really sure where that is???
I live in Austin so most of the Avet dealers minus Cabelas aren't really convienent. I plan on making a coastal fishing loop pretty soon and hitting some stores on the way. I find tha the Academy in Victoria tends to carry a lot more variety in saltwater gear than the ones in Austin.

S-K ..... Roy's is in Corpus Christi on South Padre Island Drive (take Rodd Field Rd exit)

They still have some Avet EX 4/2 for $369 less 10% .... I've been eyeballing that one.

I'm not real sure if I can or not but I will be in Round Rock on Tuesday and if you bought something I could pick it up for you. Here's the list of what is on sale ....

You won't find Avets at Academy. Have you tried BPS in San Antone?

LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE, IT'S TIME FOR SOME TUNA!!

TUNA ARE STARTING TO SHOW BEHIND SOME OF THE SHRIMP BOATS, AND WE WANT TO HELP YOU CATCH THEM!!

ACCURATE PLIERS-----------------------------------------------------15% OFF
ACCURATE REELS------------------------------------------------------10% OFF
ALL BRAIDED LINE------------------------------------------------------15% OFF
ALL GAFFS---------------------------------------------------------------15% OFF
ALL JIGS-----------------------------------------------------------------20% OFF
ALL LEADER MATERIAL-------------------------------------------------15% OFF
ALL OFFSHORE TROLLING LURES--------------------------------------20% OFF
ALL OFFSHORE TOP-WATER LURES-----------------------------------20% OFF
ALL WIND-ON LEADERS------------------------------------------------15% OFF
ALL-STAR OFFSHORE RODS-------------------------------------------20% OFF
ANDE OFFSHORE RODS------------------------------------------------20% OFF
AVET REELS-------------------------------------------------------------10% OFF
BIG GAME LINE---------------------------------------------------------25% OFF
BILL FISHER OFFSHORE RODS----------------------------------------20% OFF
CALCUTTA PLIERS------------------------------------------------------15% OFF
CALSTAR OFFSHORE RODS--------------------------------------------25% OFF
CROWDER OFFSHORE RODS------------------------------------------15% OFF
DAIWA OFFSHORE RODS----------------------------------------------20% OFF
DAIWA REELS-----------------------------------------------------------10% OFF
DONMAR PLIERS--------------------------------------------------------15% OFF
FIGHTING BELTS & HARNESSES---------------------------------------20% OFF
FIN-NOR OFFSHORE RODS---------------------------------------------20% OFF
FIN-NOR REELS---------------------------------------------------------10% OFF
FISH BAGS--------------------------------------------------------------20% OFF
HOOKS / ASSIST HOOKS----------------------------------------------15% OFF
MOMOI LINE-------------------------------------------------------------15% OFF
OTI OFFSHORE JIGGING RODS----------------------------------------20% OFF
PENN REELS-------------------------------------------------------------10% OFF
PROFILE OFFSHORE RODS---------------------------------------------25% OFF
PROFISH PLIERS--------------------------------------------------------15% OFF
QUANTUM REELS--------------------------------------------------------10% OFF
QUANTUM OFFSHORE JIGGING RODS--------------------------------20% OFF
SEEKER OFFSHORE RODS----------------------------------------------25% OFF
SUFIX LINE--------------------------------------------------------------15% OFF
TSUNAMI OFFSHORE RODS--------------------------------------------25% OFF
TUFF-TIP OFFSHORE RODS--------------------------------------------25% OFF
VAN-STAAL PLIERS-----------------------------------------------------20% OFF
X-TOOL PLIERS---------------------------------------------------------15% OFF

25% OFF SPOOLING REELS BROUGHT INTO THE STORE (MONO ONLY).
15% OFF SPOOLING REELS BROUGHT INTO THE STORE (BRAID ONLY).
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50% OFF SPOOLING MONO LINE ON NEW REELS 4/0 AND UP.
25% OFF SPOOLING BRAID LINE ON NEW REELS.
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ALL SALES SUBJECT TO STOCK ON HAND!!

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10-26-2007, 05:14 PM	#51 (permalink)
tunacrazy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista Arkansas Posts: 59	SpecialK,Yes overrun is a nice way to say backlash, trust me when I say that throwing a baitcaster in daylight with bass tackle is one animal and throwing a 3-4 oz popper,iron,swimbait,flying fish at night is completly another. I've bass fished for a many of years and quite a bit of it is at night fishing clear lakes in summer months. But throwing large lures at night for tuna,when you are trying to get as much distance from the boat as you can,will cause even the best thumbs to misjudge the amount braking needed to stop the over-run from occuring. Because of the darkness the things you monitor,such ach of the cast,effect of the wind on the lure,and timing entry into water are more difficult, leading to more over-runs. I found the spinner to be just the ticket for a more ejoyable experince. I hope this has'nt made your choice more difficult, just sharing my first expererinces. Bruce

10-27-2007, 08:55 AM	#53 (permalink)
awesum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corpus Christi/Sandia Posts: 289	SpecialK .... I don't know if you've ordered anything yet but I thought I'd let you know .... the Tuna sale at Roy's is still going on. Avet reels are 10% off. I was looking at the JX and LX 2 speeds yesterday there and the JX 2 speed is $369.99 less 10% and the LX 2 speed is $379.99 less 10%. A lot of good rods are 20 - 25% off too. I bought some Tuna Hunters and Tuna Hunters Jrs. all at 20% off. Roy's may not be convenient to you though. You could order by phone.

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