Yellowfin tuna are the most
popular type of tuna. They
grow very large with some fish
over 300 pounds. Average
fish are around 50 to 60
pounds. They can be found in offshore waters in the
Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific.
Catching Yellowfin Tuna
Trolling is the most popular method for catching yellowfin
tuna. Trolling is so effective because these fish hang out
in huge schools. You have to cover lots of water to find
these schools. Once you hook a fish, it gets very
exciting. Anglers usually stop trolling and get out the
chum lines. On the Atlantic coast, chunks of butterfish
and menhaden are used for chum. On the Pacific coast,
live anchovies and sardines are the preferred bait for
chumming. As the trolled fish are brought aboard, anglers
typically use anchovies, butterfish and squid to start
catching yellowfin tuna. The action is very fast once you
have located the school of tuna. Some anglers continue
to troll instead of using chum lines. When you troll
through a school, it’s possible to have a fish on every
trolled rod at once. It’s so exciting that some fishermen
don’t even bother to stop and chum. They will troll
through the school until the fish stop feeding. Both
methods work. It just depends on your personal
preference. Yellowfin tuna taste excellent and the meat
holds its flavor well while frozen.
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