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Got to enjoy two overnight trips with the Producer out of H&M Landing last week.

The fish are still biting pretty good, but you have to be choosy about the bait and make sure it is a lively one. I landed a fun Yellowfin with a SK lure. I've preferred lure fishing just cause it is easier to switch between fishing and filming. Man, I love my job.

u/WHAT_YESSS — 16 hours ago
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Blue Fin Setup (NorCal)

Hi Anglers,

I’m looking to buy my first bluefin tuna setup for Northern California. Most of the fish in this area range from 50–150 pounds, with the occasional 200+ pounder.

I’ll primarily be trolling, and my boat doesn’t have rail rods. Since I’ll probably only go out 2-5 times per year, I’m looking for a capable setup without going overboard on cost.

Here’s what I’m considering:

Rod:

  • Okuma Makaira Abalone Series Offshore Trolling Rod (MK-TR-601XH), 6', rated for 40–100 lb.

Reel:

  • Shimano SpeedMaster II 16 (SPM16II) or SpeedMaster II 20 (SPM20II).
    • I also looked at the Talica, but I can’t justify spending the extra $300+ for how often I’ll use it.

Would you recommend the size 16 or 20 SpeedMaster for this application? Is a 6-foot rod a good length, especially since I don’t have rail rods?

Thanks!

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u/Illadelphic — 15 hours ago
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yellowfin caught when i was 16 off the coast of avalon, nj 🤙 lil blood warning ⚠️

u/scroopy19 — 4 days ago
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Northern California Bluefin Tuna

Best bluefin tuna bite ever continues out of half moon bay.

u/swu011 — 8 days ago
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Bluefin Jigging Beatdown

Just finished a 2 day tuna fishing trip out of Rhode Island. The recreational class fish had been scarce this season so we weren't sure what to expect. Seems like a good body has finally moved in, we went 14 for 24 (me personally 3 for 3) over the 2 days all on jigs. Most fish were cookie cutter 49-52" fish but I did manage a nice 54" fish probably pushing 100 lbs on second day. Also managed a single under each day. Multiple double and triple hookups chaos.

u/jad2192 — 9 days ago