How to Sea Fish for Tuna

A saltwater offshore fish that many anglers pursue on a regular basis, a large tuna will weigh in at well over 200 pounds. They're also known as the "iron men of the sea" due to their speed and fierce fighting ability when hooked. Fishing for tuna involves the use of an artificial lure that is designed to imitate a swimming bait fish.

Things You'll Need

  • Heavy rod with matched reel and line
  • Tuna jig
  • Boat
  • Electronic fish finder
  • Chum
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Instructions

    • 1

      Locate tuna in deep saltwater with the use of an electronic fish finder.

    • 2

      Chum the water in the area where the tuna are located. Use cut and ground fish spread on the water surface and upper water column to draw fast swimming tuna up and near your boat.

    • 3

      Cast a tuna jig into the water and allow it to settle at the depth where tuna are indicated on the fish finder.

    • 4

      Raise the rod tip to move the jig up through the water and then allow it to settle back down. Maintain a tight line as many tuna strikes happen as the jig falls down through the water.

    • 5

      Count slowly to between five and 10 when a tuna initially takes the jig before setting the hook. Reel in on the line and raise the rod tip to set the jig hook. Hang on for a fight that could last between 30 minutes and one hour.