Fishing under sail
Line Rods A good strong game fishing rod is essential; 6ft length, 50-80lb class. Something like the Shimano Tiagra TI-80ST or Ultra A is fine. For bigger fish, it’s better to have a rod with roller rod rings and a tip ring.
Line
EQUIPMENT
50-80lb Monofilament will be better than braided lines which have no stretch and tend to pull out if the yacht is going over 6kts. It’s essential to load the reel with at least 200m of line as when a fish takes it, it will take you several minutes to slow the yacht down and grab the rod. A big fish can easily run 50m or more too.
50-80lb monofilament will be better than braided lines as they have no stretch and tend to pull out if the yacht is going over 6kts. It’s essential to load the reel with at least 200m of line, as when a fish takes it, it will take you several minutes to slow the yacht down and grab the rod. A big fish can easily run 50m or more.
Reels
You need a good strong multiplier 50-80lb class. Shimano Tiagra or the Shimano Tynos for bigger fish. I suggest opting for the two-speed version. Penn Squall is another good choice.
Reverse sheer transom A reverse sheer transom will enable you to ‘land’ (or ‘boat’ in our case) more and bigger fish as it will be a lot easier to gaff fish from the transom than over the rail.
Reels You need a good strong multiplier 50-80lb class. Shimano Tiagra or the Shimano Tynos for bigger fish. I suggest opting for the two-speed version. Penn Squall is another good choice.
Gaff Unless you’re only going to use small muppets for small tuna you will need a good strong gaff.
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A good strong game fishing rod is essential. 6ft length. 50-80lb class. Something like the Shimano Tiagra TI-80ST or Ultra A is DECEMBER 2021 Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting fine. For bigger fish, it’s better to have a rod
Extra long nose pliers
Reverse sheer transom
For unhooking big fish without getting too close to the teeth, which can be extremely sharp.
A reverse sheer transom will enable you to ‘land’ (or ‘boat’ in our case) more and bigger fish as it will be a lot easier to gaff fish from the transom than over the rail.
