About Tuna
Tuna including Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Albacore are among the most powerful game fish in the ocean. They require heavy-duty tackle and specialized line for successful catches.
Recommended Line Strength: 50-100 lb test
Primary Line Type: Heavy braided
Leader: 80-130 lb monofilament
Primary Line Type: Heavy braided
Leader: 80-130 lb monofilament
IGFA Compliance
IGFA Standard: 80-100 lb class line for tuna records. LineCalc Pro recommends 90 lb braided line as the sweet spot for most tuna fishing situations.
Deep Sea Requirements
Tuna fishing requires line that can handle extreme pressure, long runs, and abrasion from the fish's tail. Braided line provides the strength-to-diameter ratio needed to pack enough line on your reel for tuna's famous long runs.
Recommended Setup
- Main Line: 80-100 lb braided (500+ yards)
- Top Shot: 100-150 yards of 80 lb mono
- Leader: 10-15 feet of 100-130 lb mono or fluoro
Techniques
Trolling: Use 80-100 lb braid with heavy duty reels
Chunking: 60-80 lb braid with 80 lb fluoro leader
Live Bait: 50-80 lb braid with circle hooks