How to Fish for Tuna

Fishing for Tuna can be an exciting pastime. There are many different species of tuna like the Albacore which is considered by some anglers to be the king of fighting fish. Below are some tips you might use to help you catch whatever type of tuna you might be after. Good luck and have fun.

Things You'll Need

  • Fishing pole
  • hooks
  • jigs, plugs, or lures
  • bait
  • fishing line
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Instructions

  1. How to Fish for Tuna

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      A good way to catch Tuna is by trolling with a jig. Feathered jigs work well. Use jigs that are lighter in color on brighter days and darker jigs when conditions are much darker. Try to maintain the trolling speed between 6 to 9 knots.

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      When trolling keep the lines in a V pattern. Try to keep the bottom of the V at the bottom of the boat and the wake.

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      When using bait or a jig try to let it sink about 55 to 60 feet. The bigger fish are usually at the bottom.

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      When fishing for the smaller types of Tuna light tackle is best. Anchovies and split tail scampi work great for bait.

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      If you chum with dead bait try not to put too much of it in the water at one time because it can sink fast to the bottom and the fish will go down after it.

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      When drifting live mackerel or dead herring work very well.