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Late-season tuna reward long offshore runs to Tanner Bank

Late-season tuna reward long offshore runs to Tanner Bank

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Small boat anglers can target summer Mid Atlantic bluefin tuna

Small boat anglers can target summer Mid Atlantic bluefin tuna

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NJ Fishing Club’s July Tuna Cup offers $20,000 prize pool

NJ Fishing Club’s July Tuna Cup offers $20,000 prize pool

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Circle hooks or J hooks, what works best for tuna fishing

Circle hooks or J hooks, what works best for tuna fishing

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Ocean City tuna tournament heats up as marlin bite returns

Ocean City tuna tournament heats up as marlin bite returns

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Tuna trip prep: gear, safety and planning for offshore success

Tuna trip prep: gear, safety and planning for offshore success

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Pacific bluefin tuna quota talks end without agreement in Nagasaki

Pacific bluefin tuna quota talks end without agreement in Nagasaki

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San Diego offshore tuna trips keep producing as Tribute adds limits

San Diego offshore tuna trips keep producing as Tribute adds limits

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NJ Fishing Club’s July Tuna Cup offers $20,000 prize pool
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NJ Fishing Club’s July Tuna Cup offers $20,000 prize pool

The July Tuna Cup's $20,000 pool and one-day format gave crews a clear summer plan, with weigh-ins, a captains meeting and an awards night packed into one weekend.

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Small boat anglers can target summer Mid Atlantic bluefin tuna
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Small boat anglers can target summer Mid Atlantic bluefin tuna

A trailerable boat can get into Mid-Atlantic bluefin if you time the run, respect the weather, and fish the Middle Grounds instead of chasing big-boat miles.

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Cape Town yellowfin fishery offers prime offshore tuna action
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Cape Town yellowfin fishery offers prime offshore tuna action

Cape Town’s yellowfin bite can justify the run: warmer months send boats 10 to 40 nautical miles off Cape Point, with longfin and bigeye in the mix.

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Circle hooks or J hooks, what works best for tuna fishing
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Circle hooks or J hooks, what works best for tuna fishing

In North Carolina dead-bait trolling, J hooks put more fish on the line, but circles still matter when release safety, billfish rules, or soft bites are the priority.

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New Jersey bluefin tuna offer a long season of opportunity
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New Jersey bluefin tuna offer a long season of opportunity

New Jersey bluefin can run 30 to 125 pounds from late May into December, but the bite only pays if you stay ahead of fast-changing rules.

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Tuna trip prep: gear, safety and planning for offshore success
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Tuna trip prep: gear, safety and planning for offshore success

The best tuna trips are won at the dock: fresh line, sharp hooks, enough ice and a rule check before you clear the inlet. Miss one step and the offshore window closes fast.

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Yellowfin speed drives tackle choices in tuna fishing
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Yellowfin speed drives tackle choices in tuna fishing

Yellowfin’s 75 km/h burst speed changes everything from lure choice to trip planning. Once you know whether the report says bluefin, yellowfin, albacore, or skipjack, the whole day looks different.

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Pacific bluefin tuna quota talks end without agreement in Nagasaki
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Pacific bluefin tuna quota talks end without agreement in Nagasaki

Pacific bluefin quota talks in Nagasaki ended with no deal, leaving the planned 2027 quota hike off the table and uncertainty intact for anglers.

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Chunking turns tuna fishing into a controlled feeding trail
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Chunking turns tuna fishing into a controlled feeding trail

When tuna show on the meter but won’t stay put, chunking builds a feeding lane the fish keep circling. The payoff is control: better drift, better timing, and a bait that looks right in the trail.

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NOAA guide helps tuna anglers navigate federal compliance rules
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NOAA guide helps tuna anglers navigate federal compliance rules

Miss the permit check and a bluefin day can turn expensive fast. NOAA’s HMS tools spell out what to verify before fuel, bait, and entry fees go overboard.

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Bluefin action along the coast boosts Port Canaveral yellowfin bite
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Bluefin action along the coast boosts Port Canaveral yellowfin bite

Bluefin along the coast and live-bait yellowfin off Port Canaveral make this a weekend where tuna anglers had to choose a bite, not just chase one.

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Spirit of Adventure lands 156 bluefin tuna on three-day trip
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Spirit of Adventure lands 156 bluefin tuna on three-day trip

Spirit of Adventure's three-day run stacked 156 bluefin, including 60 over 100 pounds, while Sea Adventure 80 added 8 yellowfin and a bluefin.

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How to prepare for long-range tuna and marlin trips
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How to prepare for long-range tuna and marlin trips

The biggest mistake on a long-range trip is arriving organized for the wrong fish. Lock down permits, spare tackle, seasickness prep, and food systems before the boat clears the inlet.

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Bluefin or yellowfin, choosing the right popper for tuna text
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Bluefin or yellowfin, choosing the right popper for tuna text

Bluefin and yellowfin want different popper cadences, and the best shots come only when tuna are already feeding on top, not when you're forcing a blind cast.

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Ocean City angler lands record false albacore while trolling for bluefin tuna
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Ocean City angler lands record false albacore while trolling for bluefin tuna

A 19-year-old Ocean City angler reset Maryland’s false albacore mark with a 28.2-pound fish at the Jackspot. He hooked it while trolling skirted ballyhoo for bluefin.

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Pacific Queen lands 78 bluefin, yellowfin within three-day range
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Pacific Queen lands 78 bluefin, yellowfin within three-day range

Pacific Queen’s first 2026 trip netted 78 bluefin, with fish closer to home and yellowfin in 3-day range hinting at a broader early bite.

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Cape Cod tuna update points anglers to Crab Ledge and Regal Sword
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Cape Cod tuna update points anglers to Crab Ledge and Regal Sword

Bruno Demir and Eddy Kooyomjian pointed Cape Cod tuna hunters to Crab Ledge and Regal Sword, with bluefin showing east of Chatham. Their mixed-species run also backed Fluke vs Cancer for Boston Children’s.

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Canyon tuna bite heats up as bluefin start showing midshore
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Canyon tuna bite heats up as bluefin start showing midshore

Yellowfin and bigeye were already firing in the canyons, while midshore bluefin were only starting to show, forcing crews to choose range over patience.

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Tuna Fishing Year-Round: Species, Seasons, Tackle, Techniques, Hotspots, Safety
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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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Essential tag-and-release and safety guide for tuna anglers
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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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San Diego offshore tuna trips keep producing as Tribute adds limits
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San Diego offshore tuna trips keep producing as Tribute adds limits

Tribute checked in from day 2 after a day-1 bluefin limit and one yellowfin, a clean sign San Diego offshore tuna trips were still finding mixed fish.

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How tuna becomes a record fish under IGFA rules
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How tuna becomes a record fish under IGFA rules

A record tuna has to survive more than scale and photo op. Under IGFA rules, the category, tackle math, fight, and paperwork all have to line up.

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Azores tuna bite stays tough despite heavy bird activity
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Azores tuna bite stays tough despite heavy bird activity

Thousands of birds and tuna lit up Ponta Delgada, but the crew still had to grind for 2 bigeye and 1 small yellowfin.

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NOAA guide helps anglers identify Atlantic tuna species quickly
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NOAA guide helps anglers identify Atlantic tuna species quickly

NOAA’s tuna ID guide can keep a fast call from becoming a costly mistake, with yellowfin, bluefin, bigeye, skipjack, and albacore all carrying different rules.

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Essential Rigging and Tackle Setups for Offshore Bluefin and Yellowfin
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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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Spring yellowfin tactics for Hatteras anglers and charter captains
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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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Practical Gear and Techniques Guide for Offshore Tuna Anglers
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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
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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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Beginner Tuna Tackle Primer, Five Proven Lures and Tactics
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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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