Tuna

A Fishing Challenge

Ever get tired of the same old cork and reel? Want to fish for something that weighs more than you and your fishing pole combined? Nothing freshwater can compare to the challenge that deep sea fishing provides. Sporting for live tuna is perfect for anyone looking for that challenge. The Louisiana Gulf coast offers year round deep sea tuna fishing charters. Paradise Outfitters is a professional Louisiana fishing charter that specializes in making tuna fishing a challenging and exhilarating experience for those who want to get more out of the sport. All that’s needed is a Louisiana fishing license, and the need for an adventure.

Yellowfin Tuna

Yellowfin tuna is a species of albacore, and is also known as the ahi fish. It is one of the largest species of tuna, in some cases weighing in at over 350 pounds; the same size of an Atlantic bluefin tuna. Although yellowfin is not the largest tuna, it is reputable for it’s incredible strength, even competing with the leviathan Pacific blue fin tunas that can reach up to 1000 pounds. They are a fast and powerful fish that can be found anywhere from the Gulf of Mexico to Hawaii. They travel in large schools, usually visibly close to the surface where they like to hunt for food. Due to their terrific sport, they are the target of many offshore fishing expeditions.

There are several ways to fish for tuna, each with their own unique style to suit your personal tastes

• Top water fishing
• In top water fishing, two kinds of lures may be used. The most common lure are the floating lures, which stay on the surface. The other option is the less buoyant bait, which does not float but rather the user must keep the lure at the surface by reeling and a series of jerks. In top water fishing, the fish are mostly lured in by the noise of the surface bait.
• Top Water Fishing
• Jigging
• Jigging is a fishing technique where a bait is used that is similar to but distinct from spinner baits. The bait (a jig) is rigged to sink. You lure the fish with a series of jerks, much like when using a spinner bait. Great for catching fish near the bottom.
• Live lining
• Live lining is just as it suggests. Your pole is baited with live bait, such as anchovy or other fish that tuna find to be attractive.
• Chumming
• Chumming is a method used to attract schools of fish by throwing “chum” into the water. Chum usually consists of fish parts that will attract the type of fish that you’re fishing for.

Tuna for Food

Yellowfin tuna is a grade of tuna that competes with Atlantic bluefin tuna. Both yellowfin and blue-fin tunas are great for foods like sushi and tuna fish salads. The grade of a tuna is determined by its fat content, as with any fish. It is typically a high grade fish, and can also be eaten as a steak like salmon and other fish.