Fishing For Tuna - Learn The Best Tuna Fishing Techniques

When fishing for tuna, nature is your best friend. During the hotter summer months, most species of tuna prefer to hunt near the surface of the water. The warm waters off the eastern coast of North American produce some truly magnificent tuna fish.

Off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, we typically find large schools of Blackfin Tuna. When many people go tuna fishing, they are looking for the monsters; Bluefin or Yellowfin. If you are looking for a great fish to eat there is nothing better than Blackfin Tuna. While they are somewhat smaller (they usually do not get more than about 30 pounds or so), their taste is unparalleled.

Pay attention to any birds that you may see. If you see birds diving, immediately check it out. Where there are diving birds, there are may times tuna hunting large schools of bait fish. Additionally, be on the lookout for dolphins or sharks. Many times when you find dolphins, schools of tuna can also be found.

My preferred method of fishing for tuna is trolling. Trolling at speeds between 5 and 8 miles per hour usually produces the best results. Our best results have been from trolling using a "W Pattern". This is simply 2 long lines on each outrigger, 2 shorter flat lines and the longest line straight down the middle.

Be ready because when tuna strike, they typically either dive down deep and fast, or they wind down in tight circles. Let them run for 5 to 10 seconds and then keep the line tight while reeling them in. Additionally, if you do not feel any pressure it probably means that the tuna is swimming directly at the boat. Ensure you keep the line tight at all times to avoid losing your tuna.

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