[ksong]

Here are pictures of my new jigging reels which are going to be tested on the upcoming New Zealand trip.
Both reels can generate over 30 lbs drag even though they are only 2/0 size reels. One distinctive difference between the reels is Accurate 870 is a lever drag reel while Torque 200 is a star drag reel.

Contrary to Accurate's claim, Accurate 870 can hold barely 300 yards of Tuf XP 80 lbs braided line with little room for topshot. But the line capacity of 870 is better than Torque 200 which can hold only 260 - 270 yards of 80 lbs braided line.

My jigging reels are getting lighter and smaller. I don't know it is because I am getting older or there are new compact, but powerful jigging reels available due to new technologies recently.
I never thought a few years ago I could target 200 lbs tuna on these tiny reels, but it becomes reality.

 

[ksong]

rhale,
how do you like two speed quickshift botton ?
When I checked my first 870 two-speed, the two-speed button didn't work !
I checked second one and the two-speed quickshift bottm worked, but I had to push it real hard. They definitely need some improvement on this part.

 

[ksong]

Gunsmoke, After I fought a few tuna over 200 lbs range on jigs, I got the confidence I can fight them on 2/0 size reel as I found they rarely takes over 200 yards of line on 25 lbs drag.
As you know it is not reel size, but the light drag which takes time to land.
I don't think anyone can land a 200 lbs tuna in 30 minutes on any reel if he uses only less than 20 lbs drag.

I have no idea how good the ball knob is. If not, I'll get Accurate ATD 6/12 handle or Jigging Master's custom knob with longer handle.

 

[ksong]

I can land a 100 tuna within 15 minutes even I use 2/0 size reel and 8' long rod because I can give 25 lbs drag and I am pretty good at using the rail.
However a 200 lbs tuna is a different story. Fist of all, the max drag I can give is about 25 lbs at strike as I have to use only 80 lbs braided line for line capacity problem with 2/0 size reel. If I use 665 instead, I have a chance to land a 200 lbs within 30 minutes as I can use 100-130 lbs braided line and can give over 30 lbs drag at strike.

Can you give me 45 minutes before you cut my line ?

 

[ksong]

Ksong - How much 130 braided can you fit on a 665? I know you said that at 25lbs of drag this keeps the 200lb fish at runs of around 200 yards. Doesn't this cut it kinda close?
I have no intention to use 130 lbs braided line on 665 because I don't have to land a 200 lbs cow within 30 minutes unless I fish on Gunsmoke's boat.
I am quiet surprised the small Accurate 870 two-speed can get 300 yards of 80 lbs braided line as it looks smaller than Penn Torque.
According to Accurate, the 665 two speed can hold 400 yds./65 lb. Spectra w/ 100 yds./50 lb. Mono Topshot. If it is true, I think the reel could get 300 yards of 130 lbs braided line, but they are not ACCURATE for their line capacity estimations.
One solution is to use Japanese super PE (braided line) as the claim PE 10 (100 lbs)'s breaking point is close to 130 lbs. Again, I don't have any trust for their claim.

 

[ksong]

NO, Rule 30
I'm a sporty guy.

If you can't bring the fish to the boat in 30 minutes, the fish wins and can continue living his life at sea.
OK. then I have to change my tactics.
I am going to use huge 9/0 or 10/0 treble hooks on my jig.
Once tuna swallows the moster treble hooks, tuna can not fight long as it can not open or close its mouth.