And now I’m looking for a reel to match it with. I plan on using the rod offshore for dolphin, sailfish hopefully, no reefdonkeys, anything else big I can throw it at. Maybe using it on occasion for tarpon if I ever get down to florida. Not very likely. Primarily for offshore Charleston use.
I need advice, pros and cons, dos and don’ts.
Thanks guys…
Strap a big ol Penn international 30tw on that sucka and you’ll be set for offshore! 
Russ B.
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that bazooka is good for >100# class tarpon and bluefin. I think you’ve got the dolphin outgunned.
There was a good discussion on heavyweight reels a copuple of weeks ago.
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I tend to lean towards overkill…
if you can find a deal and its in the budget, an Abel 12 or Tibor would be hard to beat. 300 plus yds of Power pro HI Viz 50 as backing and your set. I believe the drag on an abel could stop most cars.
Do- cast at reefdonkeys- they will challenge you and your tackle
Do- leave a small dolphin in the rod holder and cast at his buddies
Dont- skimp on the big stuff- drags are important here…a hestiation or “stick” in the drag can and most likely cost you a big fish.
Dont- worry, I’ll go with ya:smiley:
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“Fishing is alot like sex…when its good,it’s really good, and when its bad, its still pretty good.”
Oh and the 9wt with a Tibor has served me well on dolphin and even a 6’ black tip. AJs go with a 10.
“Fishing is alot like sex…when its good,it’s really good, and when its bad, its still pretty good.”
abel was bought by Jeremy Madoff’s son, would stear clear… cant go wrong with a tibor gulfstream
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I have used most of my reels on several different weight rods. I have a small saltwater reel that I have caught freshwater pond bass and albies at Cape Lookout. The smaller reel stopped the big albies dead. No problem. My point being, you don’t need to lock yourself into a 12 weight reel for your 12 weight rod. Offshore fly fishing is not a lot of double-hauling and loading the rod, etc… The backbone that that rod has will be great to stop a big offshore fish that you didn’t expect to hit. But, maybe a reel that is rated for a 10 wt rod and up will work for all of your needs. I have (and I know that a couple of the other boys have) the large Lampson reel. You can try mine out to see if it is a good weight ratio for that rod and go from there. I use my Lampson reel on a 10 weight rod and often worry that I might hook a big shark or AJ and snap it in two.
But, if you break my reel… you bought it.
I fish the Lamson litespeed as well (the biggest one). its rated at a 10-11, but has a huge retrieve ratio and is very light weight (it was the lightest reel in that class at the time i bought it). it will hold around 200yds of 30lb backing (or 50lb braid) However, in the deep when you just never know, i rather have as much as possible…150yds goes quick. the drag on the Lamsons are great and super smooth and would be a great dolphin/king/ medium offshore reel.
So, is Ross out of the question? I’d like to stay under $300 as I’ve bought two other fly rods/reels in the last two months. I guess I could wait another few months and get myself a nice Christmas present…
Looks like I just made an agreement to get a nautilus 12T. Can’t wait to try it out!
You need a new offshore boat… still can’t believe the 23SF is gone.
There is nothing - absolutely nothing- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Kenneth Grahame
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Originally posted by Too Busycan’t believe the 23SF is gone.
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Pillage and plunder with a 9wt and a fist full of clousers.
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Originally posted by jermsquote:
Originally posted by Too Busycan’t believe the 23SF is gone.
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Pillage and plunder with a 9wt and a fist full of clousers.
Tell you about it when I talk to you later. Call me in an hour if you can.
TooBusy, I’m gonna miss her…
Check out the Galvan Torque tournament and torque large arbor series. Not as crazy expensive but have heard good things and good looking reels.
http://www.galvanflyreels.com/index.php/reels/Torque-Tournament-Series/
Or if you wanted to get kinda crazy You could get the HATCH 12+
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the torque is a sick reel too, something like 500yds of backing…but alas…i love the song of dem abels
