🐟 CATCHING TUNA

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🐟 CATCHING TUNA

Offshore speedsters built for power, distance & deep runs

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🐟 WHAT IS A TUNA?

Tuna are fast, powerful ocean predators known for their speed, endurance, and explosive fights. Popular species include:

• 🔵 Bluefin

• 🟡 Yellowfin

• ⚫ Blackfin

• 🟣 Albacore

They’re built for open-ocean hunting and long migrations.

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🌊 WHERE DO TUNA LIVE?

• Offshore open ocean

• Temperature breaks

• Current edges

• Around bait schools

• Near oil rigs & floating structure

Found worldwide in warm and temperate seas.

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🎣 HOW ARE TUNA CAUGHT?

🛥️ Trolling (Most Common)

• Skirted lures

• Cedar plugs

• Diving plugs

✔ Cover large areas
✔ Target feeding schools

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🐟 Live Baiting

• Sardines

• Anchovies

• Mackerel

✔ Cast into visible schools
✔ Drift naturally

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⚓ Jigging & Popping

• Vertical metal jigs

• Topwater poppers

✔ Aggressive strikes
✔ High-energy method

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⚙️ GEAR TIPS

• Heavy-duty rods

• High-capacity reels

• Strong braided line

• Tight drag settings

Tuna make long, powerful runs — gear must handle extreme pressure.

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📅 BEST TIME TO CATCH

• Summer & fall (varies by region)

• Warm water currents

• When baitfish are present

Bird activity often signals feeding tuna below.

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🍽 ARE TUNA GOOD TO EAT?

🔥 Exceptional table quality

• Sushi & sashimi

• Steaks & grilling

• High in protein & omega-3s

Bluefin and yellowfin are among the most prized fish in the world.

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🌎 WHY TUNA MATTER

• Apex ocean predators

• Critical to global fisheries

• Major economic value

• Closely regulated due to demand

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QUICK FACTS

• Can exceed 1,000 lbs (bluefin)

• Swim up to 40+ mph

• Warm-blooded fish