Re: Going on a Tuna PB this fall, this is my equipment..opinions?
You should be O.K. with that gear for your first trip...Most, if not all tuna fishing PB's require a mono top shot at least 100' for jigging. I use 125' 50# mono as most marks are around 100-150'...Later, if the bug bites you, you can -and will want to- upgrade and expand your gear.... Don't skimp on costs for line, leader or hooks...they're the ONLY connection between the fish and you! Most PB's supply barrel swivels on their supplied hook rigs but most patrons use ball bearing swivels...I've read that they should be rated 3x line strength as a rule... I can see that for the large game fish & swordys but not so much for the tuna (including Big Eye) caught here in the canyons...
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