The right bait is crucial for tuna fishing. Tuna feed on different baits depending on the season, so if you have every bait but the one they want, you’re going to have a hard time. Take the necessary time to get the right bait and it will pay dividends. A livewell full of bait doesn’t always guarantee a boat full of fish. Tuna feed and key in on species specific baitfish at certain times of the year. Catching and fishing with the correct live bait at the right time of year is crucial when you are targeting tuna. To be successful when tuna fishing, you need to take the necessary time to catch the right live bait and it will pay dividends.
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Live Baiting for Tuna
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