What do i need for tuna tackle?

[EelSlingKing]

Hey guys I'm going on one of the party boat tuna trips out to the canyons next month and this is going to be my first tuna trip. I only have a few more weeks and I'm still wondering what pound test, what type of line, and how many yards of it I would need to be safe from being spooled I bought a new seeker rod and got a tiagra 20 last year for a gift. I would like some help on this thanks in advanced.

Slinger.

[Clint3240]

they dont have rods on the boat? find another charter.

[Fffiisshh0]

the boats have alist of what to bring. They all have rod rentals, usually $20-25, not your top of the line equipment, but it will get the job done. Ive done between 30-40 headboat trips w/ Frances Fleet and 7B's. I bring 30 & 50 class setup. both have 130 backing to 80lb topshot, add floro leaders (make 1/2 dozen 6-8' on ride out) and your set. 2 spinning rods, 1 for tuna jigging,other for mahi & bait catching. Boat has what you need, but if you want bring your own. bank sinkers 8, 10, 12 oz, hooks 6/0- 10/0, rubberbands. floro 60-130lb, squid jigs, couple mahi lures, butterfly jigs, 110gram to 300 gram, some trips troll during the day, so a couple single troll lures if they do that, they will set the spread with their own lures unless you supply them for your own setups. I think these are the best trips possible for the $$. You dont worry about anything, just fishing!! 1 piece of advice I can offer. Do NOT be intimidated by any fellow fishermen, sometimes a regular mite tend to think they are owners, and have more rites than others!! I had a bucket of live squid on 1 trip, guy came over and took the hose out of my bucket, and put it in his. That didnt work out too good for him!! Enjoy the trip, alot of good guys, everyone is helpful to the noobies!! Take care of the mates, they bust their balls !!

[AT Grimaldi]

I have been on several head boat trips.

That last tip is possibly the most important, "Take care of the mates they bust their ***."

When you first arrive on the boat, have all your stuff squared away and neat. Engage the mates right off the bat and get to know them. They understand you will be tipping them well and will go far out of their way to help out. Tell them the truth about your experience and skill level not just on head boats, but on this TYPE of trip. They will appreciate it and so will you when everyone's line gets tangled and they have to cut one or more out of the nest.

Don't be intimidated, make friends with those anglers around you, share resources and knowledge and have a good time.

- ATG

[Crabby Cakes]

Try to sleep on the way out and make sure you bring some earplugs because the engines are loud as hell.

[Oarfish]

the boats have alist of what to bring. They all have rod rentals, usually $20-25, not your top of the line equipment, but it will get the job done. Ive done between 30-40 headboat trips w/ Frances Fleet and 7B's. I bring 30 & 50 class setup. both have 130 backing to 80lb topshot, add floro leaders (make 1/2 dozen 6-8' on ride out) and your set. 2 spinning rods, 1 for tuna jigging,other for mahi & bait catching. Boat has what you need, but if you want bring your own. bank sinkers 8, 10, 12 oz, hooks 6/0- 10/0, rubberbands. floro 60-130lb, squid jigs, couple mahi lures, butterfly jigs, 110gram to 300 gram, some trips troll during the day, so a couple single troll lures if they do that, they will set the spread with their own lures unless you supply them for your own setups. I think these are the best trips possible for the $$. You dont worry about anything, just fishing!! 1 piece of advice I can offer. Do NOT be intimidated by any fellow fishermen, sometimes a regular mite tend to think they are owners, and have more rites than others!! I had a bucket of live squid on 1 trip, guy came over and took the hose out of my bucket, and put it in his. That didnt work out too good for him!! Enjoy the trip, alot of good guys, everyone is helpful to the noobies!! Take care of the mates, they bust their balls !!

Sound advice, be prepared for everything, even the smaller fish; mahi can keep moral high. Also, bring squid jigs for your spinning set-up, if you rig a live squid you have your best shot at at tuna.

[TPG]

Ill be on the Helen H sept 17/18 great boat make sure you have a jigging rod and if someone hooks up on the troll drop a jig down you will see everyone do the same thing and ask the guys around you lots of questions most are more than willing to help

[EelSlingKing]

thanks a bunch guys!! Very helpful and I'll keep everything in mind