One of the most important things to look at when setting up a casting rod and reel for tuna fishing is comfortability. You want a rod and reel combo that you can cast comfortably many times. Another thing to think about when setting up a casting rod and reel are its limitations and the size of the fish that you plan to catch with this setup. A good offshore casting setup is one that you can make multiple long range casts and effectively catch fish exceeding the 100-pound mark.
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How to Catch Live Bait for Tuna
Mark Davis of BigWater Adventures is an accomplished saltwater fisherman. The first step to successful offshore fishing is catching live bait. If you’re fishing for yellowfin tuna, you need to know what they’re feeding on and how to locate and catch that bait. For bait fish like menhaden/pogies, ...
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How To Clean and Fillet a Blackfin Tuna
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