[Gunsmoke]

Ksong,

Are you serious about trying to tackle a 200+ tuna on these reels? I admit they are both well constructed and engineered, but I don't think they were meant to tackle the almighty 200+ Cows. I hope your fishing friends have a book to read while you hook up on a cow with these reels. I usually cut the line after 30 minutes if the angler can't get the fish to the boat. I might be able to believe a Torque 300 and an 665 two speed, but a 870 & TRQ200!!!!!!

I looks like Accurate has changed that ball knob design since it's introduction on the Twinspin 30. It looks a little bit flatter on the end. I'd take it off and put a platinum handle on it. I like the 50-130 size platinum handles.

It also appears that the 870 has a short length handle on it. If your really dreaming about 200+ tunas on these little reels, you might have a longer handle machined or have a good Capt. that can work the boat for you. The Torque is a great reel, but that single speed would be a nightmare on a heavy fish.

If you ever catch a 200+ tuna on these little bitty reels, make sure your buddies buy you a huge trophy and a case of Johnnie Walker Blue.

 

[Gunsmoke]

20 RULE

I have over the years developed Rule 20. It's very simple but it works on every species except Blue Marlin over 400 pounds.

The rule is if you can put 20% of the fishes weight to drag, you will bring in the fish in 20 minutes.

Example: A 200 pound tuna times 20% equals 40 pounds of drag. It should be at the boat in 20 minutes. A 100 pound tuna times 20% equals 20 pounds of drag and should be at the gaff in 20 minutes. A 300 pound marlin times 20% should be released in 20 minutes with 60 pounds of drag.

I feel with this rule I am being very generous by giving the angler 30 minutes on a fish before I cut the line. This "Rule 20" assumes you have proper tackle including good crimps or knots. Noodle sticks do not work with this rule. I will cut off your fish before 30 minutes if you are using a limp rod and you can't gain line on your reel.

If I see it is a big blue over 300 pounds when it takes the lure, I give the angler more time as 60 pounds of drag is the maximum most tackle and anglers can handle. I've seen and have also experienced up to 6 hours on a big blue at 60 pounds of drag. As long as the angler doesn't give up I will do anything I can with the boat to help him.

 

[Gunsmoke]

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

NO, Rule 30


I'm a sporty guy.

Rule 30: If you can't bring the fish to the boat in 30 minutes, the fish wins and can continue living his life at sea.