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Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament tightens one-day fishing rules for 2026

Virginia Beach is forcing one-day strategy in 2026, with a 7:00 a.m. start, lay-day submissions due before 7:00, and no lines in early.

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Gujarat trawlers land 12 tonnes of yellowfin tuna off Mangrol

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Pingtung bluefin tuna season tops 3,000 catches, record auction price

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San Diego dock totals show mixed tuna bite at Seaforth Sportfishing

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Venice tuna bite heats up as summer pattern settles offshore

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Islamorada blackfin tuna bite opens and closes with changing Keys weather

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Key West June report shows blackfin tuna in offshore mix

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June tuna season heats up at the Jersey Shore

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Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament tightens one-day fishing rules for 2026

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Venice tuna bite heats up as summer pattern settles offshore

June’s Venice bite is already turning heads: Joe Long’s crew boxed 18 yellowfin, and Nick Johnston’s crew topped it with a 130-pound fish.

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Gujarat trawlers land 12 tonnes of yellowfin tuna off Mangrol

Two trawlers brought in about 12 tonnes of yellowfin from 100 nautical miles off Mangrol, with fish mostly in the 60-90kg class. The haul points to a strong offshore pocket that tuna crews will be watching closely.

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San Diego bluefin night bite hits 250 pounds as season broadens

San Diego’s night bluefin are pushing past 250 pounds, so this is a heavy-gear window, not a casual overnight. Long-range boats are adding wahoo, yellowfin, and yellowtail.

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Pingtung bluefin tuna season tops 3,000 catches, record auction price

Pingtung’s bluefin run has already cleared 3,000 fish, and the season opened with a 190-kilogram tuna that set a local auction record.

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Ocean City tuna tournament tops 111 boats, $1.4 million payout

A 111-boat field and $1,422,270 in payout put Ocean City’s tuna tournament back in the big-money lane, where strategy and crowding will shape every day offshore.

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Warm-water breaks east of Long Island hint at tuna season kickoff

Warm-water breaks east of Long Island are the first real bluefin signal, with Southern New England still open and bait stacking hard inshore.

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June tuna season heats up at the Jersey Shore

June can be a real run if the weather, the size class, and the legal window line up. Jersey Shore bluefin are open, but the clock and the limits matter.

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Warming oceans could reshape skipjack tuna catches in the Indian Ocean

Skipjack may get harder to pin down in parts of the basin as warming shifts the best water toward 5°S-10°N and 58°E-78°E.

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Islamorada blackfin tuna bite opens and closes with changing Keys weather

The blackfin window in Islamorada is short, and the logs show it opens before daylight, then shrinks fast as Keys weather turns.

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Blackfin tuna highlight strong early-summer bluewater bite off Carolina coast

Blackfin tuna are already lining up with wahoo and mahi in the Gulf Stream off North Myrtle Beach, and the early-summer transition favors longer bluewater runs.

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Polaris Supreme lands 30 bluefin over 100 pounds on 3-day trip

Polaris Supreme’s 3-day haul of 30 bluefin over 100 pounds looked less like a fluke and more like the start of a real long-range bluefin run.

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Marathon FL tuna report points to strong June offshore conditions

A strong Gulf Stream push off Marathon is lining up blackfin opportunities on the humps, while slack reef water still offers the anchoring and chumming play.

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Key West June report shows blackfin tuna in offshore mix

Blackfin are still a real June option off Key West, but they now fit best inside a broader offshore plan unless the edge, bait, and weather line up cleanly.

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Cabo’s June offshore bite heats up with better yellowfin tuna action

Yellowfin are starting to line up with the June pattern off Cabo, and the offshore package now looks more reliable for the next few weeks.

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Voyager Posts Day-One Bluefin Limits, San Diego Fish to 120 Pounds

Voyager hit first-day limits on bluefin to 120 pounds, a clean sign San Diego’s offshore window is already holding bigger fish.

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Spring yellowfin tactics for Hatteras anglers and charter captains

Spring yellowfin tactics for Hatteras waters: read sea-surface temperatures and keep a flexible spread to find and hook hungry tuna.

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New Lo-An lands 45 bluefin tuna, 80 to 150 pounds, on two-day trip

The New Lo-An put 45 bluefin to 150 pounds on deck, and the grade says San Diego’s two-day window is still worth serious attention.

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San Diego Tuna Anglers Get Key Summer Rigs From Long Range Report

Bring two tuna outfits, not six: San Diego’s summer playbook now centers on a 25/30-pound setup and a 40/50-pound yo-yo rig.

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Essential tag-and-release and safety guide for tuna anglers

This primer outlines best practices for tuna tag-and-release, fish handling, and onboard safety to protect fish, validate tournament tags, and keep crews safe.

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Beginner Tuna Tackle Primer, Five Proven Lures and Tactics

A tuna tackle primer lays out five proven lure types and practical tactics for anglers preparing trips for bluefin, yellowfin or albacore. The recommendations cover specific lure choices, tackle matchups, feeding indicators, and the mix of trolling and live baiting that improves chances offshore.

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NOAA raises Atlantic bluefin harpoon limit to 5 fish daily

NOAA’s June bluefin move set a 5-fish harpoon cap, a sign the summer fishery is being managed tightly as recreational limits also shifted.

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Tuna fishing seasons vary by region, guide maps best windows

Tuna season is really a map of moving windows, not a calendar. Knowing when bluefin hit New England or North Carolina saves a charter day and a lot of fuel.

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West Marine guide helps anglers rig for offshore tuna success

Stop buying shiny offshore toys first. The real tuna win comes from the right rods, reels, leaders, timing, and a clean read on the rulebook.

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Essential Rigging and Tackle Setups for Offshore Bluefin and Yellowfin

Match tackle to species and technique: run 30–60 lb conventional with braid + fluorocarbon topshot for yellowfin and 80–130 lb stand-up/chair tackle with 130 lb braid or 80–130 lb monofilamine and 30+ lb strike drags for bluefin.

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Tuna Fishing Year-Round: Species, Seasons, Tackle, Techniques, Hotspots, Safety

Tuna fishing runs year-round with species and tactics that change by season; knowing which tuna, gear, techniques, hotspots, and safety steps matters for more consistent trips.

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Practical Gear and Techniques Guide for Offshore Tuna Anglers

This article lays out a practical, gear-focused guide for hobby tuna anglers targeting yellowfin, bluefin, and albacore, covering tackle selection, bait choices, and presentation strategies that improve catch rates and safety offshore. Clear recommendations on rods, reels, lines, baits, rigging patterns, and boat preparation help anglers prepare for heavy fish and changing conditions.

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Essential Tuna Fishing Techniques for Sport and Charter Anglers

This compendium delivers field-ready, practical techniques for hooking, fighting and safely handling yellowfin, bluefin, blackfin and bigeye tuna. Follow clear pre-trip planning, tackle selection, baiting, fish-finding and safety steps to increase hookups, reduce fish mortality and stay in compliance with local regulations.

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IGFA Angling Rules Set Standards for Tuna Release and Records

The IGFA's International Angling Rules and release guidelines provide clear standards for landing, documenting, and releasing large tunas to protect fish welfare and preserve fair competition. These protocols matter to tournament and recreational anglers because following them reduces injury to fish, ensures valid record claims, and aligns local practices with widely accepted sportfishing expectations.

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Tuna Gear Matchups: Choosing Rods, Reels and Lines for Bluefin, Yellowfin, Bigeye

Match species to gear: bluefin need 50–130 class reels, 50–130 lb braid and 80–300 lb leaders; yellowfin work on 30–50 class setups with 20–50 lb braid; bigeye demand heavy jig rods and 80–150 lb braid.

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