Trolling rods line weight

[maltembu]

Hi guys.. what is the difference between a trolling rod that is rated 50lbs and one rated for example 30 to 50lbs ?

Thanks

[Gazzetta]

The 50Lb one will be stiffer than then the 30 - 50 lb.

Chris 

[maltembu]

thanks gazzetta..  any preferences or advantages between one or the other ?

[Gazzetta]

A 50 lb rod can only be used while having fun using it while trolling for Tuna or big swordfish !!  If you catch fish under the 30kg it's like using a broom stick with no fun at all.

For what will you be using a 50lb rod mate ?  I wouldn't exceed the 30 - 40 lb.

Chris 

[maltembu]

want to buy a rod for Albacore.. mine is 12 to 20lbs.. a great rod but i don't think it's enough...

[Gazzetta]

If you use the drag in the right way you"ll manage to get it in, it will take a bit more time but will be great fun !!

If you want a rod for albacore don't exceed the 30lb in my opinion.

Chris 

[maltembu]

my reel is a shimano tr200g, it takes a 20lbs line for 300yds.. u think it's enough or a reel like tld is more appropriate ?

[Gazzetta]

300yrds is approx. 275 mtrs which is enough but for albacore will you still sppol it with 20lb line ??

Chris 

[benri]

In my opinion 20lb is quite on the low side for albacore. I would go for something stronger.

[The_Gaffer]

Hi maltembu - In my opinion a 15-30lbs rod for Albacore is more then enough.  You must allow the rod to fight the fish itself (bending to the fish).  As for reel and line, I use 40lbs momoi diamond line, which has a breaking strength of 200%, meaning that the line is tested to break at over 80lbs, more then sufficient for albacore.  I am not that familiar with the reel mentioned, however I use penn 113's and 114's and also a Shimano tld 25.  I would recommend either the shimano lever drag tld or the penn 114.  Spool it up with 40lbs main line, and use a 60lbs florocarbon leader not longer then 2 mtrs.   

[maltembu]

Thanks to all for your help  would a 15-30lbs rod be ok if i decided to go for tuna ?

[Gazzetta]

According to the weight of the Tuna then, would be a massive challenge with a 100Kg tuna 

Chris 

[maltembu]

@gazzetta LOL  i'd have to have plastic surgery to get the smile removed from my face if i caught a 100kg tuna

[camkev]

Already thinking about albacore???My rod is 30-50lbs.But even with a 20lb rod i managed toget an albacore with no hassle.It depends how big the fish is.When you want we go and have a look at some rods

[benri]

A question I've been wanting to ask for ages and I remembered cause I saw The_Gaffers post... Is there a difference between fluorocarbon line, fluorocarbon leader and fluorocarbon shock leader please? or are they all the same?