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Old 08-22-2016, 12:42 PM
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Default Tuna Gear Recommendations

So, in anticipation of the NJF Tuna trip at the end of October, I'm looking to my rod/reel setups. Currently I have the following that I plan on bringing:

Avet EX 50/2 loaded with 80lb hollow/with 100yd 80lb topshot on a St. Croix TSWC70HF. This will be my chunking setup.

Penn US Senator 113N loaded with 65lb powerpro depth hunter on a St. Croix PM79XXXH. I see this as my tilefish setup and a possibly tuna jigging.

I have in my inventory an Avet HX 5/2 loaded withe 60lb hollow that I want to match with a rod for jigging.

I also have a Daiwa SLT20 which, while uncommon, is built like a tank and spec-wise, is almost identical to the current Penn International 30VSX. I believe this, riggged as an 80, would also making a great chunking reel, but I don't have a rod matched to it.

Input is welcome, I have a few tuna trips under my belt, but this will be my first PB tuna and I want be prepared as possible.
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