Fighting a Bluefin Tuna May 04 2017

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  • Nice fight with a Bluefin Tuna - Offshore San Diego
    33lb Bluefin Tuna.
    Tackle:
    Shimano Thunnus 12000 w/50lb PowerPro spectra connected to a short 30lb fluorocarbon leader via modified albright knot
    Seeker Black Steel 7' 30lb rod

Komentáře • 46

  • @Kevenant
    @Kevenant Před rokem +2

    Number 2? More like number 1!! You are fit man!!
    I just bought that same reel, I hope I can get a fight like that before I go 👍

    • @CarlosLopezMedrano
      @CarlosLopezMedrano  Před rokem +1

      haha thanks, it is a great and super fun reel to fight these medium size fish, the second drag makes it very good to fly line live bait and also easier and more exciting to set the hook. You'll do great! cheers.

  • @localguy8
    @localguy8 Před 7 lety +10

    love to see spinning reels in action, with the advancement of of drag materials and drag up to 65lbs in some reels its much easier to cast further spinning reels is the way to go. Only no rail fight its pure

    • @CarlosLopezMedrano
      @CarlosLopezMedrano  Před 7 lety

      Exactly, they are great and can handle monster tuna, marlin... as conventionals. It's funny how some people still give me hate comments and dirty looks for using spinning reels here in SoCal, I've got the classic "oh your coffee grinders, your girl reels and last time they asked me if I bought my reels at Toys are Us hahahah, I just laugh. And yes, no rail fight, just a different technique, pump and reel, a belt helps a lot. Cheers!

    • @localguy8
      @localguy8 Před 7 lety +2

      i got two cabo"s 120 ready for a 10 day trip and thanks for the warning will be putting my ear plugs on haha

    • @CarlosLopezMedrano
      @CarlosLopezMedrano  Před 7 lety

      I've never heard of the Quantum Cabo 120 but I just searched a bit and it seems to be a great reel, just curious about the drag, is it smooth? I like how smooth the drag is in my Saragosas, would be interesting to try those Cabos but haven't even seen them at stores here in SD,

    • @localguy8
      @localguy8 Před 7 lety

      I tried and caught a 35lb yt last aug after i bought the reel. I checked the specs on even the gears are steel and not brass like others very good ceremic drag and the only wish is the spool to be bigger for just mono line for bigger fish. The drag was very smooth I had 65lb braid with 40lb top floro about 20 yds I was so impressed and everybody came over to see me fight the fish cos it was slow and wont the FP. I was so im pressed I bought another and also a spare reel and just loaded the spare with 40 lb mono and the other with 80lb braid and a 50lb top. I will be ready for my 10 day trip in Oct.

    • @CarlosLopezMedrano
      @CarlosLopezMedrano  Před 7 lety +1

      That sounds great! I'm gonna try to find a store that has them here in San Diego to check em out.
      Good luck on your 10 day!

  • @724riff
    @724riff Před 6 lety

    can you tell me what rod you have that paired up with and its specs ?

  • @calitosanto4343
    @calitosanto4343 Před rokem +1

    Awesome

  • @jonnyborrego8474
    @jonnyborrego8474 Před 7 lety

    what kind of rod are you using

  • @jonathanalvarez3090
    @jonathanalvarez3090 Před 6 lety

    que caña usas modelo y libraje

  • @StreetR6
    @StreetR6 Před 3 lety

    What rod you pair with it

  • @jacobwollam2515
    @jacobwollam2515 Před 7 lety +2

    make more vids! get a head mount so we can see in the water. nice gear

  • @johnsmith-xd9ej
    @johnsmith-xd9ej Před 7 lety

    I've heard a Lot of Great Things about TARO.....looking forward to do my 1st Tuna Trip with this Guy!

  • @vts13th
    @vts13th Před 2 lety

    What kind of rod are you using with this reel?

  • @Sal_1989
    @Sal_1989 Před rokem

    That line is gonna have more twists than Elvis. What the heck are you doing fella??

  • @shanikabaker3524
    @shanikabaker3524 Před rokem

    What line were u using here mate

  • @michaeloconnell4853
    @michaeloconnell4853 Před 3 lety

    Wow what kind of rod and reel was that caught on wow

    • @jimquantic
      @jimquantic Před 2 lety +1

      Reel, Shimano Thunnus--NOT made in China, but Japan, heavy heavy drag settings, they are the shit-for sure. And it's a "Thunnus" whick allows a free spool setting, turn the crank and the reel engages, you can't beat em IMO.

  • @deathcar
    @deathcar Před 7 lety +2

    You're in good hands with Taro at your side!

  • @breadgt18
    @breadgt18 Před 7 lety

    what boat we you on?

  • @kingmuffasa27
    @kingmuffasa27 Před rokem

    Need to pump it buddy i love the scream 😊👍

  • @lvitntnmrcls
    @lvitntnmrcls Před 4 lety +1

    Great video!!! Subbed

  • @skyforce1983
    @skyforce1983 Před 2 lety

    Dam that was a quick kill

  • @CarlosLopezMedrano
    @CarlosLopezMedrano  Před 7 lety

    The Liberty by Fishermans Landing

  • @nadinenumazwa8870
    @nadinenumazwa8870 Před 5 lety

    oke not bad from shimano but if you use penn just 5500 for fight big monster

  • @SeaDragonAngler
    @SeaDragonAngler Před 7 lety +1

    keep the videos coming.... just subscribed

  • @Dave30867
    @Dave30867 Před 2 lety

    He is winding the reel thinking he is getting line back but the drag is spinning at the same time lol.

    • @nbeebe24
      @nbeebe24 Před 2 lety +2

      He is getting line back. He just doesn't have drag maxed out so he doesn't snap his line and lose the fish

    • @maxstarr598
      @maxstarr598 Před rokem

      Yep he is just putting a bunch of twist in the line.

    • @Kevenant
      @Kevenant Před rokem

      Thunnus has PowerRoller, a special line roller that reduces spinning reel line twist 🤙