Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best saltwater fishing information possible. Get more information on saltwater trolling here: http://www.asksaltwaterfishing.com/
Whenever you are trolling for tuna there are a few tips on how to catch tuna that will help you considerably.
Once you have gotten the proper permits or licenses, and have all your safety gear and inspections out of the way, you are ready for some serious tuna fishing! Just make plans to stay out on the water from just before sunrise until dark, because tuna bite best very early and from sunset until dark.
When it comes to bait, the preferred bait for tuna changes daily. Bring spreader bars in all the colors you can and in various sizes. Every color of tuna train, teaser birds, lures, and multiple sized ballyhoo rigged with teasers. If you are trolling for giant tuna, begin with a thirteen inch squid spreader bars and move to smaller squid set ups if you are not having any luck.
On rough days, you might want to consider trolling in the trough. This will keep your rigs and baits from flying out of the water and looking less than natural to the tuna. You might not be in for as comfy a ride, but you will be able to catch fish this way. Consider using red or yellow line to help you see and identify your line. This has not been known to inhibit the bite in any way.
Never touch your bait or line with bare hands. Rub all your leaders with alcohol before you use them, and wear surgical gloves when baiting your hook. Use some floss to sew some squid tentacles onto the hook of every single bait. You can also use shmeg or pork rinds on your stinger in a pinch. Many fish are lost after you hook them and get them to the boat, when they run under the boat and get away. Just make sure your trim tabs are always up all the way while putting your riggers.
Change your trolling speed depending on what you are after. From five to just over five knots is best for medium sized bluefin tuna. Three to Four knots is best for giant tuna.
Look for the whales. If you can spot whales, you will find tuna nearby. The truth is, they are all looking for forage. Whales are the best hunters in the sea, and the tuna follow them wherever they go in hopes of finding food. Drag rigs right in front of the whales for good results.
If you see a feeding frenzy, fish the outer edges of it. Don't get right over the fish, but give them room to bust. The largest tuna will be at the edges of the frenzy, and you can pick them up there.
Try to fish quiet areas where you see signs of the tuna being present. Heavily fished areas are actually the most difficult to catch in.Try to fish on the Southern or Western winds, and don't fish on the full or new moon, for best results when it comes to fishing for tuna.
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
- Red Fishing Tips For The Atlantic Ocean
- Diverse Fishing At Cocoa Beach Flats
- Saltwater Fishing Reports - Where to Get Local Saltwater Fishing Reports
- Bay Fishing For The Beginning Angler
- Striper Fishing - How to Catch Striped Bass
- Sea Fishing Rigs - A Guide For Every Angler
- Alabama Saltwater Fishing - Where and How to Catch Saltwater Fish in Alabama
- Fishes are considered pets




Thing To Consider Before You Buy An ATV
By: Che Cruz | 11/11/2009It is obvious you have seen a lot of times on TV how enjoyable it is for people to go up and down the trail on their ATV machines regardless of what season it is. You must have seen their facial expressions as they are thrilled by the almost limitless capacity of these vehicles to run on different surfaces fast and furious. You also have heard people many times talk among themselves their exciting experiences wi...
Getting the Best Blank Fitted Baseball Caps
By: Maggie Johnson | 11/11/2009Baseball caps are as American as the sport of baseball itself, and they have a rich and storied history that continues to shape the worlds of sports, fashion and Americana. Blank fitted baseball caps can serve a great purpose for many sports teams, especially city leagues, because they are easily...
All About Baseball Caps With Lights
By: Maggie Johnson | 11/11/2009While many people may consider them novelty items, baseball caps with lights are really a useful tool in many trades, and have become a mainstay in many garages and other working environments in which people may need a little extra light, but may not have an extra hand to hold...
The Exciting World of Baseball Caps Visors
By: Maggie Johnson | 11/11/2009Many people avoid baseball caps when it is particularly hot or humid, because they tend to cause the head to become overheated, sweaty, itchy and uncomfortable in general. One way to get the benefits associated with baseball caps without any of the potential annoyances is to utilize baseball caps visors....
Finding the Best Baseball Caps Stores
By: Maggie Johnson | 11/11/2009If you are truly a baseball cap aficionado, you may think that you have run out of shopping venues that they are old, tired, and stale and played out. Fortunately, that is far from the case. The truth of the matter is that the number and quality of baseball caps...
Getting Great Deals on Baseball Caps Online
By: Maggie Johnson | 10/11/2009Baseball caps are among the single most popular clothing accessory items on the planet. They are popular among ball players, other athletes, fashion aficionados, exercise enthusiasts, men, women, children and infants alike. Unfortunately, due to their continually increasing popularity, fashionable and high quality baseball caps can be very pricy, and...
Supplements For Fat Loss and Muscle Growth
By: Forrest Ochoa | 10/11/2009These are some weight loss tips from the pros themselves that will make sure that you loose weight both fast and healthy. This of cause means that if you wanted a shopping list of the fat burning tablets and ass firming gels that you are definitely reading the incorrect article. Eat the right kinds of food and in the acceptable amount. The irony about loosing weight is that you actually have to eat more . You want a minimum of five meals each day for women and 6 a day for men...
Russian Kettlebell Training - History and Benefits
By: Jack Patterson | 10/11/2009Article Summary
Walleye Reviews For USA And Canada
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 22/09/2008 | Sports & FitnessWalleye is a type of fish that is found in fresh water bodies. It is mainly found in the United States of America and Canada.
Fly Fishing for Crappie
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 22/09/2008 | Sports & FitnessIf you've never fished for crappie with a fly rod, then you've really missed something. In my opinion, crappies, and other panfish, are the ideal fly rod quarry for the following reasons;
Jug Catfish Fishing - Large Range of Tactics
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 19/09/2008 | Sports & FitnessJug fishing is a very old method of covering a large area of water with bait, and catch a lot of fish quickly. It is very low-tech, and easy enough for anyone to learn quickly.
Saltwater Trolling For Tuna
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 17/09/2008 | Sports & FitnessWhenever you are trolling for tuna there are a few tips on How to Catch Tuna that will help you considerably.
Red Fishing Tips For The Atlantic Ocean
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 17/09/2008 | Sports & FitnessFishing is one of America's favorite pastimes and the red drum is one of the most sought after species of fish around. The red drum is also referred to as red, redfish, channel bass and puppy drum.
Northern Pike Lures Can Be Confusing
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 16/09/2008 | Sports & FitnessNorthern pike freshwater fishing is truly an experience. However, there are those individuals who don't want to start his or her fishing adventure without knowing something about the lures to use.
Pickerel Fishing Strategies A New Fishing Concept
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 16/09/2008 | Sports & FitnessA fairly new concept in fishing of actually knowing the pickerel fishing strategies is the best way to catching the fish.