Florida Keys Humps - Blackfin Tuna Jigging

[Marlin1805]

I am new to this fishing method and would like to get the experts input on "butterfly" jig types, size, color, etc for trying this method on Blackfin Tuna down in the Florida Keys, specifically around the Islamorada and Marathon Humps. Any and all input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Matt

[paul708]

good luck in your jigging..it is fun
the silver , blue and green are popular
200g size
jager , jumbo, jackal.
they have different shapes and give different actions as you work them.
here is a little report for hatterasa blackfins.
Hatteras jigging

[jig42na]

I'm by far no expert on that area, but I did fish it several years ago when we towed my buddies boat down. If memmory serves me right we lost our fish finder when we hit1200ft of water and then got it back when we started hitting the lumps. Point is I would take a variety of jigs that fall at differnt rates and also different sizes. If I were doing it I have 160g-450g jigs. It all depends on on the currents and where the fish are holding. Good luck and post a report. Tuna will hit just about any type of jig when feeding.

[Double D]

I've spent alot of time on the Marathon hump, but always trolling or live baiting. It seems like the BF's are always feeding on very small prey like rainfish.

Trolling we use the smallest bullets and feathers possible.

So, I would suggest small jigs in an attempt to match the hatch