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Old 10-02-2020, 11:15 PM
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Default Re: Got the tuna bug. Reel advice

Consider purchasing a “new to you” Penn 30T or 30TW International. Have your reel serviced, whether at Penn or locally. Be sure to get new drag washers.

If braid backing is allowed on your favorite boat, put a few hundred yards of hollow core braid under a 100 yard mono topshot that you can change after every season.
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Old 10-02-2020, 11:57 PM
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The old International Penn 30TW, a reel workhorse. Fill it with 60 lb. Jinkai smoke grey.
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Old 10-03-2020, 09:02 AM
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Default Re: Got the tuna bug. Reel advice

The Penn Int. 30's are great reels. I use an older Avet EX 2/4 . It's closer to a 4/0 in size but it's a winch in low. I like the open top frame. I fish 100+ yards of 80lb with 80lb Izorline braid.
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