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Tuna — Offshore Trolling
Blue-water trolling rig for tuna and other fast pelagics.
Offshore / DeepwaterSaltwaterHeavy tackle
- Rod
- 6'–7' Heavy trolling rod (30–50 lb class)
- Reel
- Conventional lever-drag trolling reel
- Main line
- 50–80 lb braid backing + mono top shot
- Leader
- 80–130 lb fluorocarbon (wind-on for big fish)
- Hook
- 7/0–9/0 (or rigged trolling lures)
- Rig
- Skirted trolling lures / ballyhoo; vertical jigs on marks
- Lure / bait
- Skirted lures, ballyhoo, cedar plugs, jigs
- Knot
- Bimini + wind-on leader system; heavy uni to lure
Why this setup works
A parabolic trolling rod and preset lever drag absorb violent strikes and let big tuna run without breaking off.
Matching fish guides
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