Albacore Tuna Fishing Gear Talk

[@RoamAboutOutdoors]

Nice video, thanks for sharing. I'm planning on tuna fishing this summer for the first time on my boat. If you could do a video on terminal tackle, how far to run each rod out, what to do when you catch a tuna as far as ice/water/salt, that would be awesome.

[@sssean39]

Great suggestions. I was planning a similar vid, partly on land and offshore to show instead of talk about the setup, spread, dive board/hand lines, etc. I like your suggestions also!

[@TheRotchy1]

Great video! Can you tell me where you get the extended reel clamps with the hole for the rod leash? Did they come with your reels. Look like they are a good match. Thanks

[@sssean39]

@@TheRotchy1 ebay has them. Just seach fishing reel clamp. Billet alum. Work great.

[@SNOWRYAN8]

You’re right Sean! I like having consistent gear and familiarity with using them. Oh god, I can’t wait to hear the spinning noise once a hog hits the bait🤗 Good idea about taking notes on the line so you know when it’s getting wear and tear. Any suggestions for videos on knots?🪢 Just know the FG knot with a judo finish? It’s nice having a couple extra rods in case one fails. What kind of coffee do you drink? I’m sure it’s important to have good coffee😉 Thanks for all the info!! Definitely helps me understand some of the whys and being a better fisherman.

[@sssean39]

FG knot with a Rizzuto finish... thats the knot weve been using for the last two seasons and it seems to hold up very well.

[@ronkelly7894]

You said your top shot mono was 250 lb. What pound test are you running for your braid and for your 6’ mono leader? And thanks a bunch for the video. I just bought a boat that will allow me to chase tuna so I’m trying to learn all I can.

[@sssean39]

Top shot is usually 150 to 250# on tuna rods, and 80# braid. I use 250# top shot on way-back rods, and 200# braid. Just depends on what ive got on hand and whats in stock at the store. You can always email, DM, or call. I can get you dialed in. Tight lines.

[@ronkelly7894]

@@sssean39 thanks!

[@bradhutchison6226]

Thx for the breakdown, what length and action are you running on the Okuma rods?

[@sssean39]

Theyre a 6.0'. They dont list an action but are 30-60 lbs braided line class, 'Albacore Special.'

[@bradhutchison6226]

Excellent, Thx Sean. I bought a new halibut rod in that SST line this last week and put it to work Saturday 👍 we got a 52" on it. Seams to be a solid line of rods for under 100 bucks. Thx again