While bluefin tuna have been
extremely over fished
commercially, there are still
bluefin tuna available for
sport fishing.
Most areas are restricted by limited seasons as well as
size and catch limits. People do fish for bluefin tuna
during the legal seasons, however, most fishermen catch
and release because their populations have been
drastically reduced in the past from all of the commercial
fishing.
Catching Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin tuna can be caught by trolling spoons, trolling
feathers, jigs, and plastic-skirted jigs. Schooling tuna are
attracted to the wake of the boat, so it is best to keep
your trolled baits close to the wake. Chumming also
works for schooling bluefin tuna. Ground menhaden,
butterfish, herring or mackerel will all work for chumming.
Bluefin tuna are excellent for eating.
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