Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
A powerful, deep-running offshore tuna prized for relentless fights and high-quality sashimi-grade meat.
Seasonal Activity
Jan
Slow
Feb
Slow
Mar
Good
Apr
Good
May
Prime
Jun
Prime
Jul
Prime
Aug
Prime
Sep
Prime
Oct
Prime
Nov
Good
Dec
Slow
Best Techniques
- trolling spreads
- chunking
- live bait drifting
- popping/jigging
- kite fishing
Top Baits
- rigged ballyhoo
- skirted trolling lures
- live goggle-eyes
- butterfly jigs
- cut bait chunks
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