I will be going on a 4 day trip on the Spirit of Adventure in August. I purchased a Fathom II 25NLD single speed and plan on using it for daytime jigging for bluefin. I would like to know if more line with 50# braid is a better way to go than less line with 65# braid. :fish
Thanks for any information
Depends a little on your top shot weight. I think I'd go with 50 and use a 40lb top shot. I also like about a boat length of mono, a little easier to deal with mono close to the boat
Hmm. The 25NLD is a great little reel, especially for high speed wahoo or yellowtail jigs. But I'm not sure I'd fish a reel that small when jigging for bluefin. Those guys can get big and nasty. A Fathom 40 2 speed would be a better choice.
I agree with some of what has been said; great reel, BUT single speed really makes me think twice. Jigging for Bluefin I can imagine a scenario where line capacity would be the least of your worries. My TRQ25NLD2 is spooled with 65#, but I am using it on yellowtail and wahoo which it can easily handle. Looking for Bill B to chime in, he has caught several bluefin on the SOA trips and has a wide selection of Fathoms. - john
I think a 25nld with Metered solid 50# braid will be fine for daytime only jigging.
Hope you have a proper nighttime jigging outfit as well