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]

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]

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.

[Capt. Lou]

Can someone explain what is a tuna jigging reel ? I think I've been using reels tuna jigging for years ,Penn 113H - 114H , Int'l 30's - 50's , Fathoms 25N - 30 Daiwa 30t's Sealines , 50h's , Alutecnos 20 & 30/50 , Duel 30 & 50's ,among others including Saragosa , & Penn 9500 spinners .
Landed tuna on all of em' at one time or another some on PB's most on my own boats or friends . Even fought a gt for a few hours hooked up on a cod jig by accident , actually beat the fish but jig hook finally gave out with fish in site this was on a Penn 6/0 senator w/ 60# mono .
So my ? Are these all jigging reels or did I catch most of my tuna on the wrong reel ?
Sure just kidding I fully understand today's reels offer lighter smaller reels such as my 30t's that make jigging somewhat easier & offer the capacity for braid & drag quality to best most tuna .
PB's demand a differ t reel than a cockpit boat that can be moved to follow a big fish if required .
Unfortunately u must gear up with a reel to how ur going to tuna fish & how often u go,
If u intend a going often then it's always best to obtain a dedicated jigging outfit if once in a while then a chunking outfit will do in my opinion !
Talk with someone who has expierance in this area like a sponsor sport shop , they will gear u correctly & probably save u $$$ in long run .

[Gerry Zagorski]

Check out the Avet Raptor Series as well... Small light weight reels with twin drags and twice the drag capacity of the non raptor reels.

Avet recently came out with their G2 series as well... They increased the drag rating 50% and they also have a much better anti reverse system which people complained about when jigging with the older models.

They have a 10% off sale going on through their dealer network this month too and many of our sponsors carry them in addition to the knowledge needed to match the reel up to a specialty jigging rod.

[BCinerie]

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...