Friday, June 25, 2010

The Basics of Tuna Fishing

It is not hard to crave for some tuna. Finding and catching one however, might be harder. As a matter of fact, those who are into fishing for tuna are often in it for the game or to make some money. It doesn’t mean that you cannot try it though. Nevertheless, in case you decide to try it, better provide yourself with the basic know-how so you will not be a fish out of water, no pun intended.

There are numerous varieties of tuna and the one that is ordinarily caught for fishing is the yellow fin tuna. This is the perfect type of tuna for those who are into fishing for tuna for the sake of the enjoyment. This is because they don’t allow themselves to get caught easily. Unlike other fishes, yellow fin tuna will fight back even when they’re already out of the water. This is why it’s perfect for those people who are fishing for the sake of the adventure.

Since yellow fin tuna can give one hell of a fight, your fishing gear needs to be strong enough. It is best if the fishing rod is as thick as a broomstick so that it won’t split. Your leaders and mettle also need to be tough because these are the parts of your fishing gear that would probably feel the most strain.

Yellow fin tuna are quite easy to find. Usually, they only swim in the surface water. They travel in schools so if you spot one, chances are you will be able to find the whole gang after a few seconds.

When it comes to fishing for tuna, you need to find the proper bait. There are synthetic lures for yellow fin tuna that will enhance your chances of reeling in the large ones. However, if you don’t want to use the synthetic lures, it's also possible to make use of dead or live fish lures.

Fishing for tuna is definitely entertaining. However, do not expect that reeling in yellow fin tuna is going to be effortless. You have to fight for your keep, literally.

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