Line for Football Bluefin Tuna

[kippy]

I plan on doing some fishing for footballs this year off Chatham (if they show up again) What does everyone recommend for line? I have some 50 lb big game that I planned on using..should I put some backing on first, such as dacron, or can I spool up with just the mono? thanks

[thefishingfreak]

what are you putting it on?

[kippy]

ff..I have a penn senator I was going to use.

[thefishingfreak]

if it's a 9/0 that will work. if it's smaller 6/0 you might want 30 or 25#
any gear fit for large bass will work. i'd fill it 1/2 way with dacron and the other 1/2 with mono.unless you hook a giant you'll probly never see the knot between them.if it's packed tight or you get a nice fish on it mono will turn to a phone cord in about two weeks. that way you only have to change the top shot instead of the whole spool.

[kippy]

I believe its the 113H. what reel would that be?

[Raider Ronnie]

Originally Posted by kippy

I believe its the 113H. what reel would that be?

a 113 may be a bit small 1
A 114 would be better, and I think Van is selling a few 114 reels.