Tuna Tackle can range from heavy offshore gear to medium heavy spinning tackle depending on how you want to catch these incredible fish. Plugging and trolling are some of our most popular ways. Getting to see a 50+ pound fish slamming a popper it just doesn’t get much better!. Fighting giant bluefin tuna on stand-up tackle is the toughest physical challenge an angler will ever face. No fish in the ocean pulls harder. We have compiled comprehensive lists of recommended tuna tackle and fishing tips for all tuna fishing techniques below.
Choosing the right tackle for tuna fishing can be very difficult. These are some of the toughest fighting fish in the ocean (especially giant bluefin tuna). Be sure to check out the videos along with all the tuna tackle recommendations.
Select a technique below to learn more about the technique and see our tackle recommendations!