Tips and tricks for seeking out yellowfin tuna south of martha’s vineyard and what to look for when seeking out active fishing grounds.
Tuna
There’s nothing better than finding a pod of tuna in open water and having it all to yourself. But, I have noticed over the years how focused anglers have become on reports seemingly to a point where it might be counterproductive. Here are a few thoughts on how anglers can ditch the reports on and invent their own bites.
Capt. Mike takes us through his favorite outfits and gear for tuna fishing south of Martha’s Vineyard during the peak tuna season.
Jigging Softbaits for Tuna Heading towards the BC buoy, east of Chatham, Capt. Mike and the Salty Cape crew…
Sight Casting for Cruising Tuna The Hogy Pro Tail Paddle Tail is the perfect half beak imitator, which is…
Catching Bluefin Tuna on Paddle Tails Capt. Mike Hogan and John Burns head out to the east side of…
Bluefin Tuna Feeding on Krill: Sample Situation Every few seasons we seem to get this question. “The tuna were bucket…
Capt. Mike teaches us what to do when faced with bottom-feeding bluefin tuna on sand eels — including which techniques and lures to use.
Capt. Mike walks through a situation where there is plenty of cruising and breaking fish up top, but the bluefin tuna are hard to catch.
Capt. Mike reviews an example situation where you have arrived at “your spot” and you see plenty of life, birds and bait, but no tuna.