With the price of gas where it is and should be most of next year, I'm looking to do some running and gunning.

What should I budget form a stand up spinning tuna combo spooled. I'm looking middle of the road. Not spending a grand on the reel. Was considering the VS 275s that were half price but not sure if there's more appropriate for less money, etc.

Want something that I can do other things with too, sharking, etc.

275 is a great spinner for tuna and has taken many fish,spend less and you will regret it. For sharking I would look for conventional gear. VS also has price friendly rods to pair with the 275. 360tuna.com will give you some ideas and options to consider.
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Thanks Dangles. I have to wait for the admin to authorize my logon before I can dig on 360 but I checked out the VS stuff. Looks like I can get a couple of VJS70-325 Spinning Jig rods, each with a VS275 for under $1500 total. Still have to spool them.

I can't swing putting riggers on and buying gear for trolling I'm thinking a rod that will do a decent job at both is my best bet since I'm a complete newbe to the Tuna game.

How often to you have to jig versus find em on top?

The only issue I have w/ the vs 275 is the no bail thing - what happens when u hook up before you get the line on the roller. I kind of like and need my fingers
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Good point. As long as I don't loose a middle finger, I'm good. I wouldn't be able to dive the expressway anymore.

Never had one eat before reeling,jigging or top water.
If I do,that would be a story
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This tuna was taken with a VS spinning rod.

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/showthread.php?t=87158

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Awesome. Is that a 206 or 236 key largo?

Awesome. Is that a 206 or 236 key largo?

206 Key Largo

The VM 275 is bailed and has the same internals as the regular 275 - and costs a few hundred less. It's not sealed like the surf reel, but that shouldn't be a factor.
I've had the 7' VS jig rods since they first came out - they are awesome.
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The VM 275 is bailed and has the same internals as the regular 275 - and costs a few hundred less. It's not sealed like the surf reel, but that shouldn't be a factor.
I've had the 7' VS jig rods since they first came out - they are awesome.
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Thanks Jay, I think that's the way I'm going to go.

206 Key Largo

I loved my 206. Went anywhere in any weather and was never worried. Not always the most comfortable taking them on the front quarter in a stiff wind but very stable, especially full of fuel.

Ditto, I love it. Put radar, outriggers, autopilot on it and fish it everywhere. I loved my 206. Went anywhere in any weather and was never worried. Not always the most comfortable taking them on the front quarter in a stiff wind but very stable, especially full of fuel.
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