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@williamhartsell6390 19 күн бұрын
Id still like to know why they changed the drag adjustment.
@tunanorth 18 күн бұрын
The "pre set" dial now requires the angler to put the reel in freespool, and then pull the dial out to turn. As soon as you let go, the dial drops back into place and won't turn. This prevents the pre-set from being turned accidentally, and in particular prevents inexperienced or excited anglers from turning it during a fight with a fish, which not only may cause the fish to escape, but will also damage the reel.
@williamhartsell6390 18 күн бұрын
@tunanorth yeah that's what I figured. Just a lot going on to adjust it. A lot of guys don't like the handle but I liked having more to grab onto.
@tunanorth 20 күн бұрын
Fun Fact: I caught a 200 lb. bluefin tuna last week on the exact Williamson Kensaki jig I am describing at the 4:30 mark.
@tunanorth Ай бұрын
Fun fact: I caught a 200-pound bluefin this week using the second lure described.
@dewaynemeyer1446 Ай бұрын
What is the rod on your lite set-up ?
@tunanorth 15 күн бұрын
The rod shown is from the PENN Carnage III "West Coast" lineup. The model # is CARWCIII1025C80.
@elijahbl5745 Ай бұрын
My go to middle ground combo is a carnage west coast 80-130 and a Penn torque 60ld2
@dewaynemeyer1446 Ай бұрын
What do you think about the Penn carnage 3 boat rod? Thanks
@tunanorth Ай бұрын
The rods from the Carnage III "boat" series are nice rods, but not designed for West Coast/San Diego style fishing. In particular, the "boat" series also uses a different line rating system than west coast rods do. The rods discussed in the video are all from the Carnage III "west coast" series.
@dewaynemeyer1446 Ай бұрын
@@tunanorththanks so much. I just wanted to make sure that I got the right rod's, hope to fish with you one day soon ..
@2derekjeter2 2 ай бұрын
what do you recommend for yoyo fishing tady 4/0 jigs and why targeting yellow tail
@summertime2433 2 ай бұрын
My 2 goto finess flyline reels are both size 400 baitcasters, one of which is a lefty Daiwa Lexa 400 TW in 7.1:1 gear ratio and a lefty Piscifun Alijos 400 in 6.6:1. Both reels have 40lb Maxcuatro braid and fish 25lb Seaguar Gold Label fluoro on one and 30lb Seaguar Gold Label in the other. Not only can I cast that sardine out much farther than an open face conventional reel, the sardines just swim out much easier due to a significantly lighter spool. On my last trip out fishing Cortez Bank I was the hotstick. Not only did I get first blood I also got my 2 fish limit before anyone else was able to get the 3rd bkuefin onto the boat. That day I proceeded to hook and land a total of 5 bluefin all 40-45lb fish and a PB yellowtail estimated to be 35-40lbs. All fish were caught using baitcasters that day.
@DanRamirez-c9r 2 ай бұрын
How would you fill a Penn SQL30BSW with line for tuna 60-120 lb. And also what pole would you match with.
@tunanorth 2 ай бұрын
The Squall series reels are not really designed for "San Diego style" tuna fishing such as on the Searcher. The graphite frame will have some "flex" , and at 47 ounces, the reel is too large and heavy for jigging. A better choice would be the Fathom II series, with the much lighter 24 ounce 40N 2-speed size best for that size tuna. If you are doing more general purpose-type trolling applications in other areas, The SQL30VSW does a decent job with 50-60 pound mono, and no heavier than 80 lb.
@blackout2430 3 ай бұрын
How did you know it was bluefin? Did you catch them?
@joaquinlopez997 3 ай бұрын
🥇
@MidniteClubII 3 ай бұрын
john collins knot?.. i learned that knot 15 years ago - Thats the Alberto Knot also known as Albright Knot. There is also an Improved Albright Knot and Alberto.
@joaquinlopez997 4 ай бұрын
What's the best speed for trolling ?
@ronanderson4296 4 ай бұрын
Another great video, Steve! Greetings from Oregon.
@TheRealJeffJost 4 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve!
@cristinearias6613 4 ай бұрын
Can you do a better view of what your doing? 🙏
@christianaustingarcia4555 4 ай бұрын
Is the Penn VISX 16 able to be casted with about 6 ounces of lead and a small whiting head for bait? I have a Penn senator 4/0 and want to get something comparable in size because I can cast the 4/0 without issue.
@koogle612 4 ай бұрын
1 more pass through the 2 loops with the tag & you have a jansek special knot. Been using it for yrs. Never fails, 100% line strength.
@Yakplanet_tv 4 ай бұрын
This the best advise and tips ive reserch all over youtube.
@tonyrezzato2153 5 ай бұрын
Steve Carson attempting to remain relevant! Outstanding! Steve could sell sand in Arabia and lies to the RNC, but yoyo fishing for Yellowtail, not so much. Last thing you would ever want to use is a rod over 7', unless you happened to be 8' tall. Penn reel, well, last yoyo Yellowtail I took on a Penn was with a 349H Master Mariner! Two speed, yes, first and foremost. Anybody over 60 absolutely. Tuna! Yellowtail will kick you butt faster than any fish and to get them you need to wind! As for the #1 yoyo jig, it is Salas 6x, period; with the JRI 66 second. You're out of your depth on this one. You're a bait guy. I saw your gear getting on a boat in June. On my upcoming 8 I'll take 7 yoyo rods 40, 50, multiple 60, 80, & 100- the 100# will use 3 speed reel. Anyway, off the elliptical now. Have a great evening
@tunanorth 4 ай бұрын
You only bring 7? I do still have some Salas 6XJr's and regular 6X's that I got from Dal Salas, peg-leg and all. I like them, but still like Tady 4/0's a little bit more. I'm also starting to really like the "Brass Monkey" by 2 Fish Jigs for yo-yo'ing too.
@jonrohe7474 5 ай бұрын
Yes it's a speedmaster 25 not a talica 25.
@ata1421 5 ай бұрын
When is going to be the trip?
@Hucklongfin 5 ай бұрын
The best color for Wahoo is fast!
@vintkh629 5 ай бұрын
Hey Steve! Love your presence on the forums, sport shows, and on KZbin! Was curious if flylining this with a fluorocarbon leader of 30-40lb during the daytime is possible? I was hoping to bring less rod/reel tackle and just use the Penn VISX 16 during both the day and night.
@tunanorth 4 ай бұрын
In general, that would not be a suitable combination. The spool is quite heavy in comparison with the typical spools on 30-40 lb. reels. The heavy rod would be more likely to cause a pullout of the small hooks used when flylining, and the heavy braid will cause a lot of drag, preventing the bait from swimming well. The synergy of a well-matched rod-reel-line-terminal gear is important.
@saiz2543 5 ай бұрын
What size hook bud
@tunanorth 4 ай бұрын
It varies a little bit, depending on the size of the bait, and the pound test line you are using. Generally, a #1/0 to #3/0 is about right.
@bobworthier7999 6 ай бұрын
Would it be better to use a 30lb leader on a heavier outfit (60-80lb for example) instead of using a true 30lb outfit? With the larger rig you’ll have more line capacity
@tunanorth 6 ай бұрын
Several drawbacks: most notably the heavier braid and much heavier spool of the larger reel will restrict the bait's swimming ability. Heavier rod makes it more likely that the relatively small hook will pull out. Also, the heavier rod won't flex much, which is part of the key in tiring the fish out with the fairly light drag.
@mnomad9173 6 ай бұрын
Hey Steve. Would the 6’6 30-80 be a good rod. Not sure if that was the length you suggested. It shows as a trolling rod but???? Short and stout to pull on the yo-yo fish. Thanks.
@tunanorth 6 ай бұрын
It would be an excellent choice for yo-yo fishing. Assuming you mean the 6-6 30-80 Carnage III "West Coast" model, its working title during development was "Panga Special".
@mnomad9173 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the quick reply!! Yes it is a west coast model. Glad I picked wisely. One of the many Penn rod setups I picked up this season from your suggestions. Your short and to the point tackle tip Thursday's are great. I’ll give it a slow troll shot as well. 👍
@michaelpena5206 6 ай бұрын
Hawkk tauh that thang
@waltn3202 6 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your videos. What knot do you use to connect the leader to the jig?
@tunanorth 6 ай бұрын
In most cases, the San Diego Jam is my terminal knot of choice.
@Al-oe8ib 6 ай бұрын
Been using izorline first string on our charter boat for 30 years, have not found a better line. The copolymer seems as abrasion resistant as flouro, and knot strength is amazing. Unfortunately, cant buy in NZ any longer, so I order bulk spools from charkbait in the USA
@TheFoundationsOfTheSpirit 6 ай бұрын
Has anyone tried PENN REGIMENT II Popping sin 2.45 50g-100g ? I want to fish small tunas with it
@JUANORTEGA-or1ht 6 ай бұрын
Is that the same for anchovies and sardines
@mikeb9223 6 ай бұрын
Hope your shogun trip went well.
@CalicoChris 6 ай бұрын
Thats what im talking bout
@Deepimpactocean 6 ай бұрын
Good video Steve. Can you do a video comparing the penn carnage rail, boat, & west coast rods while showing them side by side. Penn website is terrible (sorry.) 🍻
@socalsteve22 6 ай бұрын
Steve your information and techniques are priceless thanks for always sharing your knowledge with the Searcher Crew!
@qball8437 6 ай бұрын
Can't say enough about those Penn fathoms....lol just got back from a 2 day on the lo ann and watched the deckhand max land a 230lb blufin on a fathom 40....50# that lil reel was quivering and twisting lol handle came a Lil loose....but man.....230lb bruiser is no f'n joke....couldn't believe it
@nickolasbeck8103 6 ай бұрын
What are your thoughts on the thicker Owner treble hook impeding the action of the jig? Especially on the smaller jigs (60 or 80 gram)
@tunanorth 6 ай бұрын
On the very small jigs, you are just using a #1 treble, not that thick, but still stronger than what they come with from the factory.
@Ron-ev2tk 6 ай бұрын
What size hooks did you replaced with?
@tunanorth 6 ай бұрын
Hook sizes depend on the jig size, anything from a #1 to a #2/0 is the usual.
@Ron-ev2tk 6 ай бұрын
@@tunanorth thank you
@jjjohnst082988 6 ай бұрын
Years ago before the bluefin were close and most of the local trips were targeting yellowfin and skipjack I remember using coltsnipers for them, but casting them like a surface iron and just ripping them back after letting them sink a bit. Does that work on bluefin when they’re boiling or when people talk about fishing coltsnipers for bluefin are they generally talking about fishing them vertically?
@tunanorth 6 ай бұрын
That definitely works when the fish are right up on top or in a foamer.
@jjjohnst082988 6 ай бұрын
@@tunanorth awesome thanks, when the chances at fish are few and far between I’m hesitant to throw anything other than the norm sometimes, I’ll give it a shot again with the bluefin🤙🏼
@dannypann5060 6 ай бұрын
What size owner hook would you use for these little guys
@tunanorth 6 ай бұрын
usually a #1 to a #2/0.
@socalfishincrew5410 6 ай бұрын
Is the fathom 15ld2 really capable of 30-80 pound tuna on a flyline? I checked and all the specs seem good except the drag is kinda low. Could you maybe share some personal experience on what you think about the reels effectiveness and capabilities?
@jmoney5914 6 ай бұрын
No I wouldn't want to hook anything over 50. You need a 30 or 40 for this type of fishing
@tunanorth 6 ай бұрын
The reel is absolutely capable, but should only be used in those exceptional circumstances when the fish won't bite otherwise. Short version: set the "Strike" drag at 8 pounds, let them run [remember that you have 400 yards of line]. If you actually get spooled, the fish was likely over 75 pounds. Get as much line back in "high" as you can get, while the fish rests. The fish will probably make another very long run against 8 pounds of drag. After that, bump the drag to 10 pounds, and keep getting back as much line as you can. Once the fish is "straight up and down", you can bump the drag to 12 pounds, and drop the reel to "Low". All of this depends on fresh line, and properly tied knots.
@socalfishincrew5410 6 ай бұрын
@@tunanorth thanks!
@tunanorth 6 ай бұрын
Feel free to ask follow up questions!
@rrrr-mu9gd 6 ай бұрын
What Rod are you using with FTH30 fir the dart jigs?
@tunanorth 6 ай бұрын
PENN Carnage III "West Coast" model; 8 footer rated 30-60.
@mnomad9173 6 ай бұрын
I think 7’6 is the longest 30-60?
@tunanorth 6 ай бұрын
@@mnomad9173 CARWCIII3060C80
@socalfishincrew5410 6 ай бұрын
Is a Penn fathom 15 really capable of that they seem to have low drag max 20? And if your flylining you would probably only get about 17 on sunset without locking out the spool.
@tunanorth 6 ай бұрын
Correct. In general, you will set the Strike Drag at 8 lbs, and Full at 10 lbs., which allows you to go to 14-15 at Sunset if necessary, which is the absolute highest you would ever go with 30 lb. line.
@otroflores91 6 ай бұрын
Do people still use treble hooks for yellowtail when fishing live mackerel?
@tunanorth 6 ай бұрын
An old trick from the days when boats used to anchor up at the Coronado Islands. Due to the sea lion population explosion, it is no longer practical.
@jorgebocanegra1950 6 ай бұрын
Steve I enjoy all your videos, especially from the deck of a sport boat. Wondering, What’s the name of that Wahoo bomb with spinner in the video.
@tunanorth 2 ай бұрын
No wahoo bomb in this video, but the ones with the spinner in the middle of the body are "Catchy Tackle" brand, and pretty much every brand has a spinner on the tail end.
@JimWellman 6 ай бұрын
How many rod/reel setups do these boats allow you to bring onboard? Or is there a suggestion?
@otroflores91 6 ай бұрын
Depends on the trip length and what the target species are. I'd suggest calling the specific boat you plan on going fishing with.
@DixieNormus420 6 ай бұрын
I picked up a fathom 15ndl2 black from australia loaded it up with 350yds of 30lb suffix blue camo with a small space for about 50 feet of 25lb topshot for a stealthy tuna rig. Also just picked up a penn torque 15xnld and loaded it to the brim with 425yds of 40lb blue camo suffix. Going to be fishing that one with a 15 to 25ft 30# flourocarbon leader. Cant wait to hook up on some bft. The 15xnld does have a bit more line capacity. They are close though.
@sirhookuupdaily9726 6 ай бұрын
Best on 30# was a 55lb albacore tuna that took me down to two wraps left on the spool of my spinning reel. It won me the jackpot that trip out of Morro Bay back about 30 yrs ago. Brought back a great memory! Thanks!