Tactics for Bluefin Tuna Fishing | San Diego California Sportfishing Reels, Rods, Lures & Tackle
5 Rigs Recommended By Captain Matt Bralla (San Diego Full Day Sportboat)
20-25 Pound Rig
Reel - PENN Fathom Star Drag FTHIISD
Rod - Conventional 7 to 8 feet rated 12-30lb
Applications - Finesse live bait for school size bluefin & yellowfin tuna
30 Pound Rig
Reel -PENN Fathom 2-Speed FTHII15LD2 or FTHII15XNLD2
Rod-Conventional 7 to 8 feet rated 15-40 pound lines
Applications All around live bait use for yellowtail, dorado and finesse live bait tuna up to 75 pounds
40 pound rig
Reel - PENN Fathom 2 Speed FTHII30LD2 or FTHII30NLD2
Conventional 7 to 8 feet rated for 30-60lb lines
Applications - Live Bait use for tuna up to 100 pounds; light & medium jigs for tuna & yellowtail
60-80 pound rig
Reel-PENN Fathom 2 Speed FTHII40NLD2
Rod Conventional 6.5 to 8 feet rated for 40-100lb
Applications Tuna up to 175 pounds with live bait and knife type jigs, yo-yo jigging for yellowtail
80-100 pound rig
Reel - PENN International 2 Spee 16 VISX
Rod Conventional "Rail Rod: 6.5 to 7.5 feet rated 80-130
Applications Live bait or knife jigs for tuna up to 300 pounds
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