tips for tuna trolling spread

[STEELBENDIN]

i was wondering want kind of bait or spreaderbars to use to target tuna off of a cc boat? we normally troll 6 to7 lines and catch dolphin wahoo and blackfin out of morehead. this spring planning on going to OI to try and catch some yellowfin. also is fluorocarbon a must? thanks

[DropinBack]

The same items that catch wahoo, marlin, blackfin etc, and same techniques can be used.

The best bait overall in MY opinion for yellowfin is a naked/weighted rigged swimming ballyhoo, and skirted also work very well.

[Captain Fred Archer]

Steelbendin,

There is a lot more to spreaderbars and how they are used than many realize. Heck, there's enough, in fact, for me to have spent a long time writing a big book "The SuperBar Bible" about them that answers not only whatever questions you have now, but others that you probably haven't even thought of yet! The book has hundreds of color photographs and detailed spread diagrams for different size boats and fishing situations too. The truth is, "knowledge is the key to success" when it comes to fishing and books are great ways of acquiring that knowledge. Stay tuned...we will be having a spring sale soon on our website and if you choose, you will be able to order the spreaderbar book while you check out our bars.

[seapower]

"knowledge is the key to sucess", true-er word's have never been spoken. Especially regarding to sucess out there. Time in the seat and paying attention while there is what it's all about. Frank

[STEELBENDIN]

Thanks for the replys gonna give it a try soon

[SNAKE EYES SPORTFISHING]

hey whats going on, i'll be back at pirates cove the first week in march if you and dad want to join me again, hopefully better results. dave

[offshore]

Here is our spread for YFT out of OI. We run anywhere from 8-10 rods depending on conditions. Almost all sea witches B/W/C and P/W/C with few plain meat baits Off the outriggers and short center. Two spreader bars on the corners and a bird with Stinger on the long center. Everything has a hook with meat. Distance back depends on the fish. We start out tight and adjust further back if we need too.

[bigfishhooker]

Mark...who's spreader bars you using?

[offshore]

Mark...who's spreader bars you using?

I opt make my own Spreaders I use anywhere from 4" to 12" squid depending on what the fish are feeding on. Just depends on the day. I have some three strand bars and some five strand bars.I know Fred has some great bars.

[STEELBENDIN]

dave that would be great! i trying to go sometime in the end of april with some of my friends. thanks for all the info.