Tuna tackle

[seadna]

Birdsnest - Two questions about your splash bird arrangement.
1) What kind of knot is that you're putting in the end? E.g. that figure 8 thing that you have around the heavy duty swivel. I assume that's better than doing a straight loop crimp and I'd like to learn how to tie that one.
2) At the terminal end of your splash bird setup, you just have a swivel. How do you plan to attach a clone to that?

 

[Birdsnest]

1:flemish eye: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuwHbTx0xHQ

2: I will tie a regular 8-10 foot leader to that swivel with the clone on the end of that. I have been using uni knots. Easy to tie the big line with and seems to have a good shelf life.

 

[Dogbreath]

...tie a regular 8-10 foot leader to that swivel with the clone on the end of that...

4-6 feet would make the whole rig easier to handle and you'll get just as many bites.

 

[Birdsnest]

Good starter kit. Good price and good colors to.

http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/sports-fishing-equipment_21455221

Thanks casper.

 

[Charter Tofino]

It was gone shortly after he placed ad.

 

[tubber]

Speaking of starter kits, this makes a lot of sense to someone like me who has never fished for tuna. Sorry if it's been borrowed and posted before.

http://coastsidefishingclub.com/grey-beard-articles/trolling-jigs-for-albacore/

 

[Gong Show]

Speaking of starter kits, this makes a lot of sense to someone like me who has never fished for tuna. Sorry if it's been borrowed and posted before.

http://coastsidefishingclub.com/grey-beard-articles/trolling-jigs-for-albacore/

Thanks Tubber, nice link. I found that very helpful.

 

[Dogbreath]

I don't for one moment believe what Franko says about colour that hasn't been my experience at all.

Yes there are a number of factors @ play when presenting a spread of lures and colour is just one but it's an important one-ignore colour @ your peril-IMNSHO.

 

[Dogbreath]

If someone is looking for Deep Diving trolling plugs this site has some beauties On Sale cheap with the exchange they are going for just under $7 apiece-and Yes these things work at least as well as Rapalas.

http://www.7seasproshopthai.com/index.php/storm-deep-thunder-dth11.html

 

[Viper66]

I always have a diver in the spread, YO-ZURI CRYSTAL MINNOW DEEP DIVER gets the job done. Usually one the first to get bit!

 

[Sculpin]

Stupid tuna lol. Just picked up some 4 inch Sumo jet heads. Really sweet looking little lures. I got two 4 inch natural cedar plugs as well.

 

[Finished Business]

that was a great link Tubber. I don't think colour is very important, but I do think using the same colour is. Bait that swims together is always the same species....I have yet to see a rainbow coloured school of bait fish or squid.
Furthermore, we've fished with a group of up to 6 boats in 'close' proximity, many were using a different colour, but we all caught fish. Those who caught more than others I don't think is because of colour, but technique.

I disagree with the spread Franko suggests. A tight cluster of lures (bait) is a far more natural presentation than a scattered fish here or there in a feeding scenario. If you watch underwater video of albacore and other tuna feeding, they are attacking the tightest concentration of bait. Not just picking one off from the outside here or there. They viciously attack the bait ball, striking from the deep to the surface and turning right back to the deep. They don't linger looking for the lone buffalo. They hit hard where it counts, where the most bait is. Its representing that tight bait ball that I think leads to the most productive of trolling. Bait tight, keep your speed during hook-ups and this will produce the most multiple hook ups.
....always looking forward to some blue water!

 

[Birdsnest]

One hundred and seven days.

 

[seadna]

One hundred and seven days.

So you're going with July 1 as being the date of your first attempt? I hope the warm water is in that early, but I'm figuring it will be late July/early Aug until I target them. There will be so many chinook off the coast this summer, I'm going to hit them hard first and wait for high odds on the tuna.

 

[Birdsnest]

So you're going with July 1 as being the date of your first attempt? I hope the warm water is in that early, but I'm figuring it will be late July/early Aug until I target them. There will be so many chinook off the coast this summer, I'm going to hit them hard first and wait for high odds on the tuna.

Your plan is a good plan. I'm trying for a june tuna like last year. I'm living here with a boat in the water so I'm good to go. If I was anyone else I would wait for the 3rd week of August to start planning a trip. I have had some good days in the first week of july so for me its worth trying. Its not all about the killing for me I love it out there. all I want is 13-14 Celsius water and some good chloro and an immaculate weather day and I'll try.Apparently we are starting an el nino cycle as well which my put some curves in the season.

Its lonely out there in july.

 

[Pippen]

Its lonely out there in july.

Depending how things look in mid-July...Jeffy Hale was talking about making an attempt when I am over there fishing with him.

 

[Birdsnest]

Sweet. Maybe part of the reason the fishing is tough that time of year is that we are always the only boat. Two boats would be such an advantage.
So to stay on topic, as far as tackle goes if you can run two boats instead of one it is really helpfull. Three is even better.

 

[Sculpin]

So to stay on topic, as far as tackle goes if you can run two boats instead of one it is really helpfull. Three is even better.

You have my number buddy .

 

[Killer B's]

Great looking gear. Just got 2 11 foot tuna rods and matched them up with a couple of 13/15 Colton salt water fly reels. Bring on the season

 

[Tidal Chaos]

You have my number buddy .

Thought you weren't buying anything else? You need help? LOL