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[Charlie Tuna]

Of course the Gambler will have all the basics but give them a call if you want to check and see what they will have available and/or if you need to make rod arrangements.
I'm sure Capt. Bob will also comment on this at some point also.

Was hoping to hold off till we were a bit closer before the "Great Debate" started but here are some tackle suggestions. I will leave it as "Suggestions" as many have different opinions and are comfortable with what they have fished with in the past. Alot of good articles on this subject available but Iwill start it off with a few and let everyone chime in behind me as I know they will.
Let's start with terminal tackle etc.. With a little time I am sure we will be right to a suggested toiletries list.

Hook selection:
Not a circle fan at all but any comparable size to below if you so choose will work but remember the sizes are different than regular bait hooks.
Tuna 5/0 to 7/0 XH live bait. Many brands to choose from.
Mahi 2/0 to 4/0 live bait.
Swords 7/0 to say maybe 9/0.
Tile your run of the mill 6/0 to 8/0 bait holder ot octopus. High low gets it done.

Leader:
Note the range below in flouro will cover line shy to not so bashfull takers. You can also supplement or also include the same in mono if you wish.
80
50
40
30
Maybe a heavier mono or flouro leader for sword rigs. 100-150? Light sticks.
3-4 ft is good for chunking. Sword you may want to go double to avoid chafing the main line.

Swivels:
assortment of 150-500# will do

Lead
A variety of eggs. 1 to 12 oz but remeber you can do in combos to meet the conditions.
Large rubber cores. Nice to have if you need to add without re-tying or make a quick adjustment when the bite is on.
24-36 oz banks for tiles. Again remember you can double up here or do combos.

Squid jigs floating and sinking

Sabiki rig. Incase baitfish make an appearence.

Jigs
Hammered/flat too many options here. Bucktails and casting lures for Mahi also.