Tuna fishing techniques

Tuna, a very popular saltwater game fish, generally inhabit warm waters. They are abundant in number and can be easily found everywhere from the US-Canada border in the north to Australia in the south. Although, the blue fin tune is getting rarer by the day, with some counties imposing a ban on blue fin tuna fishing, still, the abundance of other species of tuna make it a very popular game fish. Also known as the “rose of the sea”, Tuna are fast swimmers and are very hard to catch. So if you are thinking of going tuna fishing, there are some things you need to keep in mind or else you could very well come back empty handed.

Before you go to the waters, make sure winters are not around. Tunas love to hunt near the surface in the summer months while they go deeper during winters. So if you are not really a pro, summer months are best for you to go tuna fishing. Now that you are out with your rods and casting bait, look out for signs of tuna. Diving birds surely are a sign that hundreds of bait fish are nearby and so, tuna can’t be far either. And remember while trolling in waters, keep your speed on the lower side, about 5-8 miles an hour.

Using a W pattern while trolling is also a very good idea which will surely trick the tuna into believing that your bait is actually a bait fish. Now that you have figured out when and where to look for tuna, it is essential that you have the right fishing gear to make your tuna fishing experience a memorable one. Tunas are known to give a tough fight, so a 50 pound class is a necessity rather than a luxury. A two speed trolling reel, a very thick rod and a line with a test range of about 50 pounds are other essentials you need to have while going tuna fishing. And make sure you use tough leaders and a massive no.9 or no. 10 hooks with squids or other baitfish enticing the “red rose of the sea”.

Talking of bait, always remember to hook your bait sideways. Another trick that professionals use while going tuna fishing is to leave a sizeable chunk of your line, circa 100 yards, behind the boat. And while doing all this, make sure you keep an eye on your line. The line becoming slack means the fish is coming towards you. Pronto reel in the line, keeping the line taut at all times. If you follow these simple techniques while you are at it, I am sure your http://www.fishermansoutfitter.com/ tuna fishing experience will be something to write home about.