are tld 50s big enough for marlin and big tuna?

[smile0784]

Hi all
Just after some advice.
I recently acquired 2 new TLd 50s and had them spooled up with 1000mt of 50lb braid and 100mt of top shot.

Just wondering if they have enough justs to stop a 150kg marlin or 80kg bluefin?

Thats the biggest im ever going to catch hopefully.
Or should i look at a tiagra 30?

What are peoples thoughts on this?

[spikestar]

TLD 50 should do the job, just done use line heavier than 50lb and correct drag setting and you should be fine. Too much drag can potentially damage the graphite frame. I have a TLD50 which I haven't used yet. I mostly use my Penn International VSW 30 as it has similar line capacity and its easier to travel with.

[Sinsemilla]

Yeh they will be fine mate. Just look after them and they will last years. Upgrading the drag washers would be a good idea if you want piece of mind and getting them serviced with some higher quality reel grease.

Cheers, Anth

[smile0784]

Thanks guys
There are some blue fin being caught up at bermagui atm around the 80kg mark so debating if i should take them up and try them out.

[spikestar]

Just use it lol

[Sinsemilla]

Thanks guys
There are some blue fin being caught up at bermagui atm around the 80kg mark so debating if i should take them up and try them out.

That sounds like a wonderful idea! get a burley trail going and watch them smash your pillies just off the back of the boat. Nothing better!

[ChrisAbout]

Thanks guys
There are some blue fin being caught up at bermagui atm around the 80kg mark so debating if i should take them up and try them out.

Or you can come with me to Portland Saturday morning and try it there...

[smile0784]

Lol i wish. Was tempted but leaving for bermagui sunday night and plan to fish most of monday so its going to be a long day

[Lightningx]

Good luck up there mate. Hope you get to put it to the test :thumbsup:

[mr plow]

any mirebinfo on those tuna up at bermi? im up here at merimbula too tues with family n hopefully get boat out sat and monday to chase tuna or kings.