Having difficulties finding the perfect combo to outfit your new boat or to update your old gear before your next offshore tuna trip? TackleDirect has taken all of the guess work out of matching the industry's best lever drag trolling reels along with the brand new series of Platinum Hook rods by TackleDirect. The TackleDirect Platinum Hook TDPS645080WTSIN Standup Tuna Combos are great all around options for your heaviest stand up trolling and chunking applications, or can easily double duty as perfect 50 class blue marlin pitch rods. These combos are ideal when pulling Joe Shute style skirts in front of a select ballyhoo and spreader bars out of your riggers or as a shotgun for canyon yellowfin tuna and bigeye. Each reel is perfectly paired with the TDPS645080WTSIN Platinum Hook Rod making the perfect combo for an angler looking to build or complement their existing offshore spread.
The TDPS645080WTSIN Stand Up Tuna Rod features a durable E-glass blank with heavy duty Fuji SIN (Silicon Nitride) guides and a Winthrop roller tip, allowing for trouble free use with your choice of braid, monofilament, or braid backing with a mono topshot.
This rod is paired with the industry's leading 50 class reels used by many of the best charter and tournament boats around the world. All feature smooth drags and gearing and two speed operation, resulting in several no nonsense options when targeting large tuna, billfish, wahoo, and dolphin.
TackleDirect Platinum Hook TDPS645080WTSIN Standup Tuna Rod Specifications:
- Length: 6 ft. 4 in.
- Power: Heavy
- Line Rating (lbs): 50-80
- Guides: Fuji SIN w/ Winthrop Roller Tip
- Butt: #2 Aftco Unibutt
Penn 50VISW Reel
The PENN International VI series is designed and manufactured in the USA of domestic and imported components. Precision machined from high-strength, lightweight, aircraft grade aluminum in PENN's Philadelphia machining center. Their experienced crew has been designing and producing durable, high-quality reels in the facility since 1932. The fully machined stainless steel gear train is the biggest in the business. The Dura-Drag system results in a smoother start up and virtually eliminates hesitation, even under extreme drag settings.
- Mono Line capacity (lb/yds): 80/610
- Braid Line Capacity (lb/yds): 100/2060
- Max Drag at full (lbs): 57
- Max Drag at Strike (lbs): 50
- Gear Ratio: 3.2:1/1.3:1
- Weight (oz): 67
Avet EXW 50/2 Reel
The Avet EXW 50/2 Reel is a popular option for anglers due to the multitude of colors Avet offers and overall strength. Made in the USA of precision machined 6061 T-6 marine grade aluminum and stainless steel components while featuring superior drag capabilities, the EXW 50/2 results in an ideal option when targeting large tuna, billfish, wahoo, and dolphin. Available with gold, silver, and blue EXW 50/2 reels, any angler will be sure to build or complement their existing offshore spread with style.
- Mono Line capacity (lb/yds): 80/610
- Braid Line Capacity (lb/yds): 100/2060
- Max Drag at full (lbs): 57
- Max Drag at Strike (lbs): 50
- Gear Ratio: 3.2:1/1.3:1
- Weight (oz): 67
Shimano Tiagra 50WLRSA Reel
The Shimano TI50WLRSA is regarded as the one of the most reliable and trusted lever drag trolling reels on the market, and is used by many of the best charter and tournament boats around the world. Super smooth drag and gearing, coupled with a durable clicker, two speed mechanism, and anodized finish results in a no nonsense option when targeting large tuna, billfish, wahoo, and dolphin. The Tiagra 50WLRSA paired with the TDPS645080WTSIN Platinum Hook Rod is the perfect combo for an angler looking to build or complement his existing offshore spread.
- Mono Line capacity (lb/yds): 80/550
- Braid Line Capacity (lb/yds): 100/1235
- Max Drag at full (lbs): 44
- Max Drag at Strike (lbs): 35
- Gear Ratio: 3.1:1/1.3:1
- Weight (oz): 86.3
Shimano TAC50II Reel
The Shimano TAC50II reel is a popular option for anglers due to its immense power in a compact package. With comparable power to a traditional 80 class reel at nearly half the weight, the Talica 50II is one of the most powerful standup reels on the market. With a max drag at 60lbs, coupled with extremely smooth drag and gears the TAC50II results in an ideal option when targeting large tuna, billfish, wahoo, and dolphin.
- Mono Line capacity (lb/yds): 80/340
- Braid Line Capacity (lb/yds): 100/945
- Max Drag at full (lbs): 60
- Max Drag at Strike (lbs): 53
- Gear Ratio: 3.8:1/1.7:1
- Weight (oz): 56
