20 Great Gifts for Tuna Fishermen
Got big tuna on the brain? For all the canyon trollers and bluefin tuna tamers, we’ve got gifts that will put sushi on the deck.
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Canyon Runner Virtual Captain Subscription
The Canyon Runner Sportfishing team offers coaching & concierge services, seminars, and a Virtual Captain System, which serves as your co-captain – providing all the fish-catching and safety intel including a built-in warning system and more. It gives you the ability to track over 400 Member boats & 15 Pro-Staff boats in real time for the best intel on what’s happening offshore. Starting at $1500
Pelagic Gear Topshot Tropicali Button Down
Made from recycled fabric, this ultra-soft, 4-way stretch woven shirt is formal enough to wear from the dock to the dinner table. It is water and stain resistant and features UPF 50+ sun protection for long days of offshore fishing under sunny skies. $65
XTRATUF® 6-Inch Ankle Deck Boot Sport
The all-new XTRATUF® ADB Sport brings you everything you would expect from your XTRATUF boots but with the lightweight comfort and agility of a sneaker. Keep your footing when battling a giant tuna on stand-up gear with the same traction benefits of a full rubber boot in a sportfishing-specific silhouette. $135
BUBBA 84″ Carbon Fiber Gaff with 4″ Hook
There’s no more mister nice guy. Tackle any monster fish with these all-new Bubba Fishing Gaffs. Engineered with a carbon fiber shaft for ultimate strength and a lightweight hold. The patent pending offset hook combined with corrosion resistant 17-4 PH stainless steel, there is no need to be soft when handling these gaffs. The iconic red non-slip grip gives you maximum control when it matters most. Available in four sizes, the Bubba Gaffs are ready for any fish the ocean will throw at you. $290
Daiwa Seaborg Power Assist Reel
Daiwa’s new electric reel is designed for the die-hard deep-dropper who alternates to chasing big game on a standup setup. It features a High-vis LCD screen, a smoother, stronger drag and motor, and a sealed ball bearing to prevent water and dust intrusion. Available in 5 sizes. starting at $1000
Pen & Ink Swordfish Longsleeve Tee
Featuring hand-drawn art by OTW’s very own Andy Nabreski, this cotton swordfish long-sleeve is a must have for any offshore fisherman! $36
Aftco Clarion Stand-Up Fighting Belt
The unique molded design of this fighting belt helps guide the rod butt into the gimbal to begin your fight right away. Sized for using line greater than 80-pound test, this comfortable fighting belt is ideal getting the most leverage to fight tuna and marlin. A thick, durable stamped marine-grade aluminum plate with a gold anodized, corrosion-resistant finish and is the foundation of this belt and effectively spreads the fighting load relatively low across the thighs to increase leverage. $178
Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle A
The upgraded Ocea Plugger rods feature Shimano’s Spiral X Core and Hi-Power X construction, which use a high-strength carbon tape during blank production to create a rod with more twist and compression resistance for maximum control and power. Plus, new X Guides minimize line tangle on the spool and enhance casting distance and accuracy. $600
Sirius XM Fish Mapping Subscription
Fish Mapping is SiriusXM Marine’s most comprehensive plan and is available on your boat’s display and includes access on your phone or tablet via the Fish Mapping App. Serious anglers use every advantage available and SiriusXM marks the spots where bait fish gather and game fish hunt. $110/month
Northeast tuna fishermen know not to leave the dock without a few RonZ Big Game tails ready to go. This 8-piece kit comes with two pre-rigged, 4- and 5-ounce jigs with 10-inch tails and two pre-rigged 2- and 3-ounce jigs with 8-inch tails, along with eight 10-inch replacement tails and twelve 8-inch replacement tails. starting at $105
Grundéns Full Share Bibs
Grundens’ new Full Share Bibs are commercial-grade with rugged exterior fabric, strategically placed technical features, and an interior membrane that offers strong resistance to the most common contaminates fisherman face. Initially designed for the commercial fisherman, the Full Share Bib offers a top performing waterproof/breathable solution with next to skin comfort at an incredible value. $130
Rapala Sarda
This one-piece, stainless-steel trolling lure is purpose-built for large tuna, wahoo, mahi, and more. A vertical, forward-oriented line tie generates a tight wobble at up to 14 knots. $50
OTW Tuna Socks
Stay sushi down to your socks and show off your love for bluefin, yellowfin, bigeye and all the tunas. Made in America from ring-spun cotton, these tuna socks look great with dress shoes or deck boots.
Smith Optics Hookset Sunglasses
These medium-frame shades feature ChromaPop polarized lenses which cut glare and enhance color and contrast to boost subsurface visibility. Spring hinges adjust for a comfortable but snug fit, and rubberized temple and nose pads keep them stationary.
starting at $215
AFTCO Release Fishing Gloves
AFTCO Release fishing gloves are the ideal saltwater fishing glove for leadering monofilament, grabbing the bill of a marlin, or just getting a grip on anything slippery. These are the pair of gloves you want for offshore fishing. Reinforced index finger maximizes protection when wrapping leader on a big fish offshore, while the touch sensitive fingertip let’s you snap a quick pic on your cellphone. $41
Hidden Huk Pursuit Performance Shirt
The Huk Pursuit Performance Shirt is decorated with all manner of offshore denizens and packed with Huk Performance Technology to handle the elements on the water. This lightweight crew neck shirt with mesh vented sides is an ideal layer on cooler days and perfectly worn by itself when it’s hot. With +UPF 50 to block UVA and UVB rays for all-day sun protection, stain-resistant, anti-microbial treatments, and superior breathability: the Pursuit shirt is a must-have for any anglers arsenal. $45
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