At Majo Fishing Lodge, “professional grade” isn’t just a phrase—it’s our standard. It means using elite, specialized equipment designed for one purpose: landing trophy fish.
Two key components of our arsenal are our Okuma Makaira reels and our advanced Tuna Tube systems. Here’s what they are and exactly how we use them on our expeditions.
1. Okuma Makaira Reels: The Power to Win
- What They Are: The Okuma Makaira is a top-tier, tournament-ready big game reel. It is built from a fully machined aluminum body and features a “Dual Force Drag” system, renowned for its immense stopping power and perfect smoothness.
- How We Use Them: This is our workhorse for battling Panama’s giants. On our charters, we target massive Yellowfin Tuna, Black Marlin, and Blue Marlin. When a 200+ pound fish strikes, you need a reel that will not flex, fail, or overheat. The Makaira gives our anglers the power and reliability to win a long, grueling fight. It’s our guarantee that when the fish of a lifetime is on the line, your gear is ready.
2. Tuna Tube Systems: The Professional Advantage
- What They Are: Tuna Tubes are not a standard livewell. They are a specialized life-support system designed for one specific purpose: keeping delicate, high-speed baitfish like Bonito, Skipjack, and small Tuna alive. These baits cannot survive in a normal tank; they must have water forced through their gills to breathe.
- How We Use Them: This is a cornerstone of our professional strategy. While others are limited to lures or dead bait, our Tuna Tubes allow us to keep the preferred “candy baits” of monster marlin alive and energetic for hours. Having a live Bonito ready to “pitch” to a surfacing Marlin or big Tuna is the single most effective technique for getting a bite. It’s an advanced strategy that makes a proven difference, and it’s standard on our expeditions.
The Majo Standard
Using Okuma Makairas and Tuna Tubes isn’t about having expensive gear; it’s about investing in success. It is the difference between simply fishing and professionally hunting for a trophy.
Ready to fish with the best? Book your professional expedition at majoyachtgroup.com