Fishing Rods & Reel
What Type of Fishing Rods & Reels
Small Tuna
Spinning rods and reels or baitcasters will work fine.
Large Tuna
Larger, heavier spinning rods and baitcasters.
How Heavy Should They Be
Small Tuna
Medium to Medium-Heavy Action Rods and Reels
Large Tuna
Heavy Action Rods and Reels
Fishing Line
Mono or braid will work just fine for tuna.
Can range from 20 to over 100 pound line depending on the size of tuna and you may need a leader from 50 to more than 100 pound flourocarbon.
There are so many different types of tuna. As they get bigger, you need some serious gear.
