Tuna trolling

[Jethro]

I need about 18k to rig my boat for trolling.  6 rod setup of 50w a couple 80's and outriggers. 

What will really surprise you is the spreader bar costs.  You can spend thousands. 

Good reminder I need to renew my permit for the highly migratory species.  Mike dont go without that.  Take your shark quiz.  Use google if you dont know an answer.

 

Ever since my father bought his 30' Southport, he's got big dreams of fishing tuna. I told him it could cost thousands just for the rods and reels, but I had no idea it could be that much. At least the boat has outriggers already.

How fast do you typically troll for tuna?

[SHaRPS]

Yes it can be expensive. I also think location and the "school" itself makes a big difference in overall fish size. Like schoolies vs cows in the striper world.

Trolling speed around or slightly above 5 knots. Slow enough for tuna and hopefully too fast for blue fish.