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Great video! Went on a 3 day couple weeks ago. My son got a180 lb BFT and 2 smaller models. On our hundred pound night jig rigs we used 100 feet of mono tied to braid with 200 lb. bite leader. I noticed several anglers tying short bite leader direct to braid. My son got cut off twice by braid rubbing on his mono top-shot. What do you think?
Braid straight to your swivel with a short bite leader works well but there is no stretch so you feel everything with no shock absorption. Having 100’ of mono may be a good idea in rough weather because the mono will stretch during a big roll from swell but like you mentioned if another anglers braid rubs on your mono it may cut you off. Also personally i try to have as few connections as possible in my line
Won't have that problem on the northeast head boats. Mono topshot must be 100 yards then to braid at the crews discretion only. Crews here don't like to harm the braid does to hands, gear and mono line
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Local tackle shops are trying to keep them in supply, but they are selling out quickly. I'd call ahead & ask. Otherwise ebay is where a lot of deckhands & captains are buying them right now.
@@cameronpeterson896 not in our experience, so far anyway! This metal is quite strong, and extremely small compared to longer jigs. If you are concerned, you can always “through wire” it yourself by having your line tied from your leader to attach to the assist hook itself, that way in case the jig does fall off, you still have a complete system.
Tungsten……1.7x the weight and price compared to lead. I hate losing a 1/4 oz tungsten bullet weight. Just got a 500g bft. I think I need another 300g and some tungsten lures.
Usually I agree, but Eddie bombs and tungsten jigs have been a game changer for bluefin. You need to get deep with strong current while they’re keyed in on small baits. Legit game changer in my opinion
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Awesome. Pricey but, it's not like that has ever stopped me before.
Great video! Went on a 3 day couple weeks ago. My son got a180 lb BFT and 2 smaller models. On our hundred pound night jig rigs we used 100 feet of mono tied to braid with 200 lb. bite leader. I noticed several anglers tying short bite leader direct to braid. My son got cut off twice by braid rubbing on his mono top-shot. What do you think?
I rig mine the same way you did. I had not had an issue yet , hopefully, never
Braid straight to your swivel with a short bite leader works well but there is no stretch so you feel everything with no shock absorption. Having 100’ of mono may be a good idea in rough weather because the mono will stretch during a big roll from swell but like you mentioned if another anglers braid rubs on your mono it may cut you off. Also personally i try to have as few connections as possible in my line
Won't have that problem on the northeast head boats. Mono topshot must be 100 yards then to braid at the crews discretion only. Crews here don't like to harm the braid does to hands, gear and mono line
People are fishing heavier line not for the fish, but for the other fisherman :)
Yall did a fantastic job on leather people know what's going on, in the tuna, great to ya Steve and can't wait to see next recap , tight lines 😅😅😅😅😅😅
@@ChrisLong-ue4hy thank you!!
When you change out your assist hooks what size do you recommend for the replacement hooks?
@@pixcix4287 depends on the jig but usually anywhere from 5/0 and upwards
Headed out on the legend next month 8-11th what fishing set ups are recommended? Thanks in advance
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I’m gearing up for the 8th-11th . What pound leader should I add to the arsenal?
@@fishslayersocal9345 big picture, 30-40 flyline, around 60 lb sinker rig, 80-100 lb for night time
What hook do you recommend for the 180g tungsten jigs? Treble? Double assist? Sizes
Usually 2/0 or 3/0 double or single assist hook
Woo! I can see alot of Fishing Lure, In Mine also manufacture other kinds if Fishing Lures but it can" t reach yours how many!
Who makes that 220g tungsten lure?
JF fishing
where do you buy the tungsten lures?
Local tackle shops are trying to keep them in supply, but they are selling out quickly. I'd call ahead & ask. Otherwise ebay is where a lot of deckhands & captains are buying them right now.
Please explain how these tungsten jigs can be through wire? Tungsten melts at 6,000 degrees and steel melts at 2,500.
Magic
None of them are through wire, that I know of anyway!
@@FishTheLegendis that an issue with tungsten’s brittleness?
@@cameronpeterson896 not in our experience, so far anyway! This metal is quite strong, and extremely small compared to longer jigs. If you are concerned, you can always “through wire” it yourself by having your line tied from your leader to attach to the assist hook itself, that way in case the jig does fall off, you still have a complete system.
Thanks for the info guys!
@@ShebaCat-mm9qd you bet!
Nate looked just like a side hooked tuna!
@@SavageAnglingUSA one of his many talents! 😂
thanks guys for the tips
@@Tony67032 no problem!
Tungsten……1.7x the weight and price compared to lead. I hate losing a 1/4 oz tungsten bullet weight. Just got a 500g bft. I think I need another 300g and some tungsten lures.
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I'll wait for then to hit the used market. Can't justify the price new.
Totally fair! Everybody has different pockets haha
Jigs that catch fishermen and not fish. lol.
Well i dropped down a 220 gram tungsten 3 times on my last trip and hooked 3 fish
Usually I agree, but Eddie bombs and tungsten jigs have been a game changer for bluefin. You need to get deep with strong current while they’re keyed in on small baits. Legit game changer in my opinion
We agree!