Learn How To Catch 
Bluefin Tuna off Cape Cod With capt. Cullen Lundholm of Cape Star Charters And Chris Nashville Of The Goose Hummock.


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*This video was recorded several years ago. Please check the NOAA website for the latest tuna regulations

Video Timestamps: Key elements of this video

  • 00:50 - Rules and regulations (link to permit shop)
  • 04:30 - How to locate tuna and recommended locations
  • 07:20 - Water temps
  • 08:52 - Fishing in a fleet
  • 10:00 - Networking with MFCC (link to our private Tuna forum - we do have cell phone networking groups)
  • 12:55 - Tuna fishing South of the Vineyard
  • 14:12 - Best gear, 50 class rods/reels, spreader bars, lures, ballyhoo and daisy chains for trolling
  • 21:32 - Best spinning reels and spinning rods, plus info on drag pressure and wind-on leaders
  • 26:25 - How to cast lures at tuna and best topwater plugs
  • 30:48 - Recommended jigs for tuna fishing and how to fish them
  • 35:20 - How to decide between casting plugs or jigging
  • 37:50 - Leader length for casting and best knots
  • 40:15 - How to fish live bait and the best live baits to use for giants
  • 42:58 - Rods, reels, top shot, and backing for giant fishing
  •  45:53 - How to set your drag for giants
  • 47:18 - Drift fishing for giants
  • 48:00 - How best to present the bait to giants
  • 50:13 - How to safely release a tuna (we now recommend using the Pratiko Big Game Grip instead of a gaff)
  • 52:54 - How to gaff a tuna
  • 54:00 - Harpoons and harpooning
  • 56:20 - Safety when landing tuna
  • 58:05 - Bleeding and taking care of the meat
  • 1:00:04 - Using block & tackle

Resources (Click to view)

Goose Hummock's Online Store

Cape Star Charters Website

Private Tuna Fishing Forum

NMFS Permit Shop

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