Tuna Fishing
The Cape is also home to some of the best Bluefin Tuna fishing in the world. They are an elusive species which requires a great deal of patience to catch. Smaller relatives of these giants are Yellowfin and Big Eye. These are not as common (near the shores of the Cape), but can be found in great numbers out in the canyons (thanks to the Gulf Stream).
Where To Go:
Stellwagen Bank, Peaked Hill, Cape Cod Bay, East of Chatham, South of Vineyard, The Canyons!
Equipment:
Trolling rods and reels (go 80’s to start), spinning rods and reels, gaffs, harpoon kit, kill bag (if not got big fish bag), tail rope, gloves, belt & harness, RonZ, Strategic Angler, tuna bars, ballyhoo gear
Techniques:
Trolling bars and ballyhoo
Casting to visible fish
Jigging for marked fish
Live baiting for big fish
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Trolling for Tuna
How to Land a Tuna…
Take it easy, share the rod if exhausted (first 2 mins are electrifying)
Slowly gain on the fish, do not let the line touch the boat
Wait for the fish to “pinwheel,” (go around in circles)
If fish is sub 60” then gaff under jaw
If bigger, use harpoon if keeping and aim just the gill plate
It’s NOT over until the tail ropes on and secured to the boat
