Bass Tackle for Panama Tuna Trip #5

The highlight of my 2024 fishing travel efforts took place on our last day in Panama, when we got into multiple schools of 10- to 40-pound yellowfin tuna and I caught a pile of them on bass tackle. Fortunately, we have a return trip scheduled for this January, and while that’s not ultra-prime tuna popping time, I’m hoping that I can use some of that same gear for not just tuna, but also inshore species. Check out the video below to see what I’m packing: 

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Rods

• Megabass Valkyrie World Expedition Travel Casting Rod

• Mini Mag | Conceal Carry 5pc Travel Rod

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Reels

• Shimano Tranx 300

• Shimano Curado 300 K

• Shimano Stella SW14000XG

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Lures

• PB Rat 3 Piece Wakebait

• Rapala X-Rap Sub Walk

• Megabass Megadog

• Ima Big Stik 175 Walking Bait

• Rapala Saltwater X-Rap Long Cast

• Shimano SP-Orca Flash Boost

• Black Dog Baits Lunker Punker G2

• Joe Bucher Topraider

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Line

• Sunline Siglon PEX8 Braided Line

• Sufix 832 Braided Line Coastal Camo