Tarpon Rod And Reel Setup

If new to tarpon fishing i would hire a guide and take a spin rod and learn how to fight one first because a tarpon is a whole other deal then i would look at some of the older tapers like a sage xi2 or xi3 that are proven and go with a 10 or 11 and put a good reel on it with a good drag and the best line you can buy i said good drag not necessarily the most drag you can get as that can cause.

Tarpon rod and reel setup.

Start with a 7 spinning rod with a light power rating and pair it with a reel rated to hold around 150 yards of 4 pound monofilament line. Of every rod in the industry either new or old i choose these as my go to tarpon rods 3 scott meridian 8 10 11 weight. When selecting your tarpon rod there a few important points to remember. 2 scott s4s.

50 pound test braided line is the standard for tarpon and you ll want to have plenty on the spool 250 to 300 yards. This rod retails for 865 and is brand new for 2015 16. When that s all said and done spool the reel with a quality 10 pound test braided line. The reel should be fully sealed to guard against corrosive saltwater and have a strong smooth drag to quickly tame your quarry.

Northeast style surf rods ranging from 9 to 12 lengths will greatly improve casting range and the addition of a weather sealed reel will take the inevitable abuse from sand salt and surf. Tarpon can take impressive runs when first hooked having plenty of lines allows you to pull anchor and begin chasing the fish. Scott owens january 30 2020 captain s journal. Which ever brand you use it s important for that reel to hold at least 250 yards of 50lb braided line.

It is 3 on my all time list right now but may be making a move over the s4s after this season. Part 1 of 2. Rod reel lines lure and where to buy them. All the products in this video can be found at https ift tt 37hcxjd.

There are several tarpon fisheries accessible for shore bound anglers and gearing up to target 100 pound plus fish from shore will require some advanced techniques and high quality tackle. Rod reel and line a spinning reel in the 5000 to 7000 size paired with a medium heavy rod is a great all purpose outfit for tarpon fishing.