On Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:35:22 -0400, John H
wrote:

Don't know what reels you're using, but I've got a couple of these I'd part with for $75 each plus
shipping.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Okuma...290134028.html

They're mounted on Penn Senator 3135RS rods, which I'd throw in for another $60 each.

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That sounds like a fair price but it's beginning to look like I'll
need something more like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Tiagra-Wide-LR.../dp/B00080XE5K

Mucho dinero but these missed opportunities are expensive also. Most
of the blue chip sportfishing boats seem to be using similar looking
reels. I need something with enough capacity that the fish can run
for at least a minute or so without spooling out all of line or
burning up the drag clutch. I'll probably need to beef up my rod
holders also.

It will be interesting to see what the next weak link turns out to be.
- probably technique. :-)

I once saw a 900 lb giant tuna that had been caught by a guy and his
wife from a 20 ft open boat with no fancy equipment. Wish I knew how
he did it.