Tuna jigging reel recommendations?

[MattAdelfio]

Looking at getting a jigging reel for dropping butterfly jigs and etc for tuna. What are your favorites?

[BCinerie]

I use a Newell 540 with 50 lb izorline mono. Caught an 180 lb big eye on it 2 years ago.

[Jigman13]

Originally Posted by BCinerie

I use a Newell 540 with 50 lb izorline mono. Caught an 180 lb big eye on it 2 years ago.

Jesus... that's nuts. How long that take?

Matt, so many to choose from... I'm a talica fan. Accurate reels too. Budget is key. What's your range?

[MattAdelfio]

I'd like to keep it under $550, I was looking at Okuma Makiara 10ii and 15ii, anyone have experience with them?

[njboarder]

Originally Posted by MattAdelfio

I'd like to keep it under $550, I was looking at Okuma Makiara 10ii and 15ii, anyone have experience with them?

Not a jigging reel.
Check accurate or maxel

[Walleyed]

I use either a Avet HX 2-speed or a Penn US113N depending on my mood. The Penn is single speed, star drag, but attractively priced around $200.

[BCinerie]

Originally Posted by Jigman13

Jesus... that's nuts. How long that take?

Matt, so many to choose from... I'm a talica fan. Accurate reels too. Budget is key. What's your range?

45/60 minutes!!!! just keep constant pressure on him!!! death spin to the top!!! Used the rail on the Mimi to help a little.

BC

[2na]

I really like the Shimano Torsa 16. They're discontinued and a good used one now can cost more than it did new but, probably still within your budget.

[Pennsy Guy]

My actual jigging reel is a Bass Pro OML25 but if I don't bring it, I'll use my 50# chunking rig--Avet HX5 on a short boat rod...disadvantage=straight down jigging, fish goes under boat, it's hit & miss to keep line off chine, hull or out of running gear--this is PB fishing...just thought I'd mention the rod...