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Hi Kevin, I do own spinning for my surf, freshwater and 1 single large spinner that's a Shimano Saragosa 14,000 size for offshore that I've owned for 2 seasons, but yet to catch anything on. I have it setup with a popper for long casts. Have yet to catch with it, but I wouldn't use it for big ones. I see lots of guys get worked on spinners mostly because you can't rest it on the rail like a conventional. If it's the only setup, start with it, but if you're after BFT, rent if you don't have conventionals. Hope that helps.

@@stevemoore4741 bro! Thank you and glad the bite leader vid helped. Hope you hook up on a big one with it 🙌🙌🙌

Good eye and first person to note that. I 100% agree with you. I was using 25lb on my last 3day nov 2023 and I let them run, my fights were getting into the 30min range for 40-50lbers. Im sure you know the feeling from your recent trip. I knew these were a hair smaller so I was cheating with my thumb 😆. Glad you got to finish limits with 40lb, I think I haven't been bit on 40lb since 2022 even though it's one of my first setup to get wet 🤣

Thank you boss! Really would've been nice. I gave 1 of my 2 to my college buddy on this trip that was his first time. He enjoyed it proper.

@@dannyromo3166 thank you Danny! Always nice to put the tackle to use. Appreciate the comment🙌

@@FISHINGisApassionFLthank you! Which boat you planning on in Nov?

@@Seastheday88 going on the legend for 3 days

@@FISHINGisApassionFL oh nice!!! That is one boat on my list to get on. I’ll be on the Aztec again in Nov. hoping you get them cows 🙌

@@russ4032 Thanks Russ! Much appreciated

Thanks Andy! Couldn't have asked for a better trip, thanks for setting this one up. Nov is going to be too long away, lol

I honestly got the Torque hours before the trip, had to trust the braid the seller described, I only replaced the leader, lol. Finally completed my set for it. Thanks for watching, much appreciated!

@@williamhartsell6390 I’ve been wanting to pull on the Tac80 myself lol. If you’re in socal, check with Darin, his office is in Gardena. I believe he mentioned folks are welcome to pull on them there.

@Seastheday88 yeah I was down in long beach for a couple days visiting family. But it's on my list for next year. I scored a tac 80m at longfin. They didn't have the 80 though. I've used it for bluefin and yellowtail now. I like the way it loads up and has enough bend for braid to fluro. And I have uc, calstar, etc. I actually got my 80 direct from seeker deckhand style. Highly recommend 👌

@@williamhartsell6390 I'll def look out for one. Those are my two primary rods, UC and Seekers.

Oh that Black Trq15 is sexy, if one came up for a good price I would snag it! Killer vid and really happy to see that rod in action! Next on my list for sure. I will definitely get it with the standard fuji reel seat like yours to save on the weight of the rod.

@@socalsteve22 Thank you Steve! it's a fun rod. I think it was the 4th I replaced in this class 😅. I can say this is the one and I'm officially done lol.

Sweet! Hell yeah Bro!

More than enough line, I casted my 400 for practice with a 60gr metal colt sniper. hooked up on a slug Corvina. The 500 would be plenty

I prefer uni to uni as well, but still resort to the surgeon's when the bite is hot. Thanks for watching

All these are way big for pike fishing in Scandinavia, here a 300 size is most used, and very often a 200. I have only 200 reels, have had Tatula 300 but is unnecessary weight, the 200 or Coastal 200 i use is capable of handling the pike and lure weight i cast which is ~4,5oz. Also have a Curado 201M, latest gen, also using it for the same, only downside is the smaller spool, only using 0,20-0,25 braid on it, coastal 200 uses 0,30 Berkley X9 on both, best line i used by far. Got all the S8S benefits but doesn't hold water nearly as much as S8s do.

@@OutofluckpikerMJK they are indeed much larger, the sportfishing boats will say these reels are too small if we’re chasing BFT but just right for most YT. Like you, it’s good to have some variety options. All fun stuff. Thanks for watching 🙌

I never thought I would use that heavy, still haven't fished for sharks or anything in the marlin/striper category. Just blessed we have offshore tuna still.

@@Seastheday88 I just set my rig up. With thread lock and 130lbs leader. I never went that high before but for sturgeon 65lbs max. I hear night time bites would need 200+lbs man this new to me.

@@Yakplanet_tv it's wild and still new to me too. Captains will advise that fish can't see so go heavier, but I like that 200lb mark. Sometimes the fish will swallow the jig, so it's all for chaffing protection.

@@Seastheday88 good to know. Just picking up 200lbs and 300lbs bite leader

@@Yakplanet_tv Awesome! Hope the video helps!

@@giverplus5301 that’s exactly it and including the Daiwa Saltist/Saltiga 35h

Appreciate it! Thank you! Hope you got the tuna landed even with the dislodge 🙏

Thank you 🙌

Thanks for that! For most line cap, the 500 sizes will be it. The Tranx 500 is a bit more refined with double dog. I still have both and go for Tranx for heavier and would use the Lexa 500 if it’s smaller school size. Hope that helps

Thank you 👊

lol. I have the 300. It’s my beater and somehow it still take a beating. Have to admit I’m tempted on a 400 for the price, just too much tackle at the moment

@@nancyn3863 I actually added a Talica 20 to my line up recently. I went with the VISX as like their lower gear. Look into the new Talica A model. They should be releasing soon. Their 20 and 25 size comes with a new low gear. The 25 will come with a nice t-bar handle. I may add one of these during holiday sales.

Thank you! Could you please write a review if you wind up buying it? Possibly with comparisons on the visx 16 on what your pick would be for 100lb set up. Thanks again!

@@nancyn3863 Will definitely do. Which area are you fishing out of? We got lucky past couple weeks around the triangle behind Catalina.

Did a 2 day on the pacific queen mid July and was a very slow bite. Hooked one large one but broke off at the end due to bad advice from deckhand.

I’m glad you got a few. Any big bluefin?

@@harold1733 I honestly read the same results from a couple of other Daiwa owners as well. Let’s just say I only own Daiwa baitcasters and that’s it. The rest are Penn and Shimano for my star drag and 2spd conventionals

@@AustinGeorge-c8z I’ve since replaced that rod. I used it as a flyline setup during that time. Really nice blank. My replacements are a combination of UC and Seeker. 6480 lineup. Check out 310Rodworks TTR. They are manufactured by UC for 310Rodworks, a new 6480 with graphite and glass blend.

@@jaaron2834 thanks boss. Glad you’re putting it to good use. Daiwa marketed it that way. Very interesting. I’ll see it on charters and everyone uses it fine. I tried the Muskie rods too. Really nice with lots of backbone. The 500 is nice for that extra capacity 👍

@@Seastheday88 I've seen other videos you create🤙I like the one how you take care of your reels after using them in the salt... over time , salt can and will affect stainless parts as well because nothing is forever ... I do the same for my vintage Abu reels .. they look and perform like new and they're all highly tuned. All the newbies to your channel should pay close attention 🤙😎👍

@@jaaron2834 thank you brother. Much appreciated. 🙌

@@nancyn3863 I haven’t seen them personally. But would love to crack one open if I got my hands on it. I was on a charter with someone and he was using his 60n. Brought up a 150lber

@@nancyn3863 I don’t push beyond 20lb as I’ll use my VISX in that case for it. I can feel the pressure on handle when you set drags higher and the side load doesn’t seem to take it well.

Ok what do you set your max drag on the VISX 16? Also does the VISX 16 have a narrow spool? Thank you

@@nancyn3863 the VISX20 is near identical spool to this Fathom 60n. However it’s also ridiculously heavier at over 54oz. I set my VISX16 around 25lb of drag, for 100lb line.

@@Elevation86 true, would help a lot. Only the Komodo has that feature so far.

It would be costly and not worth it tbh. Best bet is @Blackflag_fishing from instagram. I bought his long handle

www.mysticparts.com/Assets/images/pennparts/schematics/20visx.pdf This is the schematics for the Penn VISX. It essentially from the handle bar and everything to the right of it

I personally wouldn’t push it for 100lb. I’d fish it for 60lb ideally. You’ll go through pinion bearings faster if pushed higher. You’ll notice there is more resistance tension winding on Strike without anything hooked up. That’s due to higher drag and max pressure than the reel is able to handle. Some people have got away with it. Just needs more service in between.

He’s Joe W. Really cool guy to fish with.

@@sir.mathass4712 try fishing. It will clear your conscience and release your sins.

@@Seastheday88 I love fishing. Nice and peaceful. Until I snag a tree.

@@koogle612 glad it helped👍

Hi. Sorry. Just mostly do it for personal use. What are you looking to do. I have easier recommendations on the handle, instagram user @Blackflag_fishing has a plug and play handle arm

@@nancyn3863 thank you 🙏

Awesome. Thank you and glad it helped!

@@socalfishincrew5410 80lb would be perfect. The 40nld2 would be best as a 60lb rig.

@@Seastheday88 I’m looking for a axis rod and debating between the 2xh and 3xh. 40-100 and 60-130. Which would you reccomend to be optimal for bigger fish on the 40

@@socalfishincrew5410 I had that 2xh and I think that would be optimal 60lb rod. Depending on your budget, if you have a bit more, look at Seeker SSR 7660. It’s a solid 60lb stick and will push 80lb. Only reason is because I read difficultly with Phenix warranty since they got bought out early last year by another company.

@@Seastheday88 thanks

@@socalfishincrew5410 heck yeah. Hope you get to hang a big one on that setup 🙌

I’m trying my best 😅

@@socalfishincrew5410 sometimes the factory puts too much grease and that grease is griping between pinion and main gear. It won’t affect the functionality or hinder it.

@@Seastheday88 thanks man!! Dose the grease eventually come off?

@@socalfishincrew5410 it will be a long time before it does as it’s viscous. It’s usually overpacked from factory, when honestly only a light layer is needed

@@petera1117 will do in the future.

@@JUANORTEGA-or1ht thanks for the suggestions 👍

@@mattgillisfishing it’s uses a collar sleeve. Sometimes it might slip off, when you have the main gear off, look at how it slips onto the rachet gear. If you still have a problem, look at my profile and you can send pics to my email there. I’ll see how I can help further from there. 👍

@@mnomad9173 I have yet to edit the video, it’s between a Fathom 25n and Torium 16hg, both star drag. I still couldn’t get the Fathom to freespool with some TSI 321 lube