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Originally Posted by Whitewater First post here and I need some advice. I'm new to this Tuna fishing deal, I've been out once on a 6 pack out of Santa Cruz and was skunked. I'm more of a bass/trout/whatever freshwater kinda.
So I got invited to go on the Gallilean next week, I think it's a one day??? all I know is we leave at 8PM and get back sometime the next day/night. I have no idea what to bring or what to expect.
I figure I will have to rent gear unless it's provided (not sure) since other than Bass gear all I have is a Penn209 and ugly stick 7' trolling rod. Should I bring that for anything? if so how should I rig it? What do you guys recommend to rent if I need to and where should I get it from?
How should I handle the fish? Do I need to bleed em myself?
What should I expect as far as food goes? Should I bring stuff? do I buy it from the Galley?
What about beer? Can I bring an ice chest or anything to drink with me? If not can I get it there on the boat?
What should I wear? Pumps or heels? (joke)
Pretty much let me know what you would advise for a rookie to have a good time. I'm driving down from Sacramento for this trip and don't want to blow it by being stupid
TIA
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Welcome to BD Mike.
Yes, you can rent gear at the landing, a 20lb rig and a 30lb rig should be enough.
You should buy some hooks, 2/0 size is good, about 20 of them.
You should buy some 3/8 oz. sliding egg sinkers, about 10 of them.
Learn to tie a Palomar knot
http://www.animatedknots.com/palomar...matedknots.com
The deckhands will gaff the fish and take staple your assigned # to it, and store it, at the end of the trip they will fillet it for you for a minimal fee.
You don't need to bring food, the galley will have what you want.
You probably will not be allowed to bring beer, or a cooler on the boat.
The boat will be selling beer and sodas.
You can dress in layers, sweatshirt over t-shirt, sweat pants over shorts, and you should were deck boots if you have them.
Pack a duffel bag with a change of clothes incase you get wet or if your sweaty and want somthing clean for the ride home.
Talk to the deck hands, tell them your a rookie and would appreciate any help they could give you, give a couple of them some $$ up front, maybe $10 or so and ask them if they could keep an eye on you and give you a hand the next day when your fishing.
Listen to the deckies during the day, follow your line around the boat, and have fun.
Good Luck