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Topic: WTB two speed reel for tuna  (Read 1139 times)

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Sakana Seeker

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Have dreams of heading south for tuna. Anyone have a gently used two speed they’d like to sell? 50lb braid capacity over 500 yards ideal. Thanks!
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ark

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I have a few reels (Talica 16 2spd, Avet HX, Makaira 20 etc) but I think they might be overkill for what you need.


Rock Hopper

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Check the Bloodydecks classifieds.

I have a smaller Avet, but I think it has closer to 300 yards of 50lb. 500 yards is a little over-kill for the local tuna, unless you get into the bigger sized BFT. For the bigger models I'd go with a Penn Fathom 40.

My Talica 10 has gotten the most use on all of the long range trips I've been on by far, followed by my Lexa 400s that I use for surface iron and Madscads.
« Last Edit: July 07, 2020, 11:43:47 PM by Rock Hopper »

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Sakana Seeker

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Thanks for all the suggestions. I’m putting my reel search on hold for the moment.
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