I've done most of the search for saltwater tackle found in my rod's, reels and terminal tackle i use off San Diego purchased from local tackle shops and most recently online discounts at Amazon. San Diego in particular offers anglers miles of shoreline, inshore/offshore fishing grounds, kelp beds and diverse fishing conditions to challenge angler's every skill in all conditions targeting a plethora of species. Every type of tackle is needed to navigate artificial and live bait through the most challenging conditions like structure, kelp beds, boiler-plate rocks, cliffs and stray kelp paddys. Summertime can bring anything from giant trophy "cow" bluefin tuna and Yellowfin Tuna Dorado, Homeguard Yellowtail, Halibut, White Seabass, Thresher Shark, Mako Shark, Giant Opah, Wahoo and a plethora of inshore species. These fish and habitat's they live in under all weather and sea conditions require an arsenal of rod's, reel's and terminal tackle to have on hand at all times to be properly prepared for when these fish show up at the boat or spear.
Calstar Grafighter Conventional Offshore Rods feature ideal live bait actions for albacore yellowfin tuna and kingfish perfect for casting wahoo bombs or jigs Lightweight tip sections transition into a solid lockup mid-section for muscling stubborn gamefish Triple wrapped with Fuji Casting Guides and lightweight reel seats They are a must have for the offshore fisherman looking for a high quality factory wrapped bait stick Durable grayblack graphitefiberglass composite rod blank with white teal and black wraps Made in the USA Lifetime guarantee Please note Item 891017 features Aftco Lightweight Roller Guides
Accurate Boss Conventional Fishing Reels are one of the most popular Southern California angler fishing reel picks for Tuna and Big Game fish - Search or browse for the new Accurate Boss Fury FX-600X Reel - Right-Hand best price point reel or buy here!
The Accurate Boss Single Speed Boss Series X Single Speed or for turning bigger game fish the BX-2 Series. Both Accurate Boss 400x, 500x or 600x have huge 6:1 ratio great for popular Southern California - San Diego deep "Yo-Yo" technique where dropping deep and cranking in at blazing speeds trigger the Yellowtail bite. Spend the money for an Accurate or Avet one piece aluminum body work horse reels for San Diego game fish like we witnessed in 2015!
My favorite reel for local tuna and Yellowtail is Accurate Boss Valiant, a reel every Southern California angler needs in their mix of rods and reels. Help support SportfishSanDiego.com if you buy one of these reels by making purchases from Amazon. I've searched and selected my local favorites for San Diego and SoCal sportfishing where diversity and several rod/reel combos come in handy when on a moments noticed you 60-80# Bluefin Tuna show up at the side of the boat. Here's the best deal on Amazon I found for the Boss Valiant BV-300 - Click image to buy now and support this website and more tips.
Accurate Boss Valiant BV-300 - Link to Buy Now at AmazonSHIMANO Calcutta Conquest CTCNQ400 Reel - Right-Handed - This is the latest high-end Calcutta. I used to love my 400 though more maintenance than most reels it was worth the big performance in small package for local 3/4 open party fishing for Yellowtail, the most popular trips out of San Diego for Yellowtail.
Shimano CALCUTTA 400B, Round Baitcating Freshwater Fishing Reel - This is more like the older Calcutta 400's that were populare in the 90's. I really liked mine but again maintenance and drags got tempermental. The Conquest if in the angler's budget I highly recommend. When that one trophy Yellow comes to the boat the Conquest is the better reel.