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I've only been on one Tuna trip (Quatro Tuna), but I think that has hooked me for life. For that trip, I borrowed tackle from a couple of friends. I'm going out on Cinco Tuna and I'm planning on buying my own tackle for this trip. I also expect to start going on offshore trips 2-3 times a year. I'd like some feedback on the gear I'm planning to purchase in the hopes of avoiding any major mistakes. It's a big investment for me and I've been saving my pennies for a while.
One more thing I should mention is I'm only interested in left handed reels being a south paw.
Chunk fishing for Tuna (plus AJ fishing in wrecks):
Rod: Chaos STA 50-100 6' or Chaos STA 30-50 6'
Reel: Avet Pro30 or Avet Pro30W
Line: 80lb Jerry Brown Hollow Core Spectra with 60lb/80lb mono topshot
Jigging for Tuna:
Rod: Chaos K 30-60 7' or Chaos K 30-60 6'6"
Reel: Avet LX6/3 or Avet JX6/3
Line: 60lb Jerry Brown Hollow Core Spectra with 40lb/60lb mono topshot
Top Water for Tuna:
Rod: Chaos STSP 15-50 7'
Reel: Shimano Thunnus 16000F or Shimano Spheros 14000FA
Line: 65lb Solid Core Izorline tied to bait with mono leader
I've only been on one Tuna trip (Quatro Tuna), but I think that has hooked me for life. For that trip, I borrowed tackle from a couple of friends. I'm going out on Cinco Tuna and I'm planning on buying my own tackle for this trip. I also expect to start going on offshore trips 2-3 times a year. I'd like some feedback on the gear I'm planning to purchase in the hopes of avoiding any major mistakes. It's a big investment for me and I've been saving my pennies for a while.
Chunk fishing for Tuna (plus AJ fishing in wrecks):
Rod: Chaos STA 50-100 6' or Chaos STA 30-50 6'
Reel: Avet Pro30 or Avet Pro30W
Line: 80lb Jerry Brown Hollow Core Spectra with 60lb/80lb mono topshot
Jigging for Tuna:
Rod: Chaos K 30-60 7' or Chaos K 30-60 6'6"
Reel: Avet LX6/3 or Avet JX6/3
Line: 60lb Jerry Brown Hollow Core Spectra with 40lb/60lb mono topshot
Top Water for Tuna:
Rod: Chaos STSP 15-50 7'
Reel: Shimano Thunnus 16000F or Shimano Spheros 14000FA
Line: 65lb Solid Core Izorline tied to bait with mono leader