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2022, Top 10 Tuna Lures - Seth Hartwick
Learn about the top 10 tuna lures Seth Hartwick is confident carrying to any tuna fishing hotspot in the world. Seth has fished every major tuna fishery in the world. He only casts lures and has spent his time distilling his collection of lures down to only the best quality and best performing. Tuna will demolish lures of inferior quality, especially big tuna. By fishing with some of the very best tuna anglers and lure craftsmen, in the world, Seth has fine tuned his game to a very exacting level. His skill and knowledge are extraordinary. With this fishing video, Seth shares brilliant insights into what lures he would take to any destination in the world. For a bit a background, I asked Seth which lures he would take if he could only pick 10 to carry to an undisclosed destination. These are his top 10 tuna lures. Enjoy.
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2022, Sinking Stickbaits for Bluefin Tuna
If there is a more discerning big game species than the bluefin tuna, we haven't meet it, yet. There are so many variables that go into getting bites from this amazing species. The concept of precision cannot be stressed enough. Knowing everything you can about using sinking stickbaits for bluefin tuna will make your time on the water that much more productive. Once bluefin tuna start smashing baits near the surface, invariably birds will show and crash the party. This is when you need a lure that can be cast accurately to distance and that will get down in the water column quickly. This is the prevent birds like shearwaters from snatching out of the water. This is just the beginning. Your sinking stickbaits needs to be the right size and color, especially similar to whatever baitfish the bluefin are feasting on, if you want bites. Seth Hartwick has the experience, tactical knowledge and confidence to help make your fishing more productive. Learn from him about lure sizes, making natural presentations, reading what the birds are doing to help make strategic casts, how to rig sinking stickbaits the best way, what make for optimal bluefin tuna hooks and why being precise in every aspect of your fishing is so critical. He will also provide great insight into the reels and rods that are required to wrangle these super powerful fish. Nothing in left out. Line, leaders, knots and connections, necessary gear to have and all the specs are served up. This fishing video is a great learning tool for any fisherman interested in casting lures to bluefin tuna.
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2022, Topwater Lures for Bluefin Tuna - Seth Hartwick
Our topwater lures for bluefin tuna fishing video with Seth Hartwick is a must watch for any angler looking to advance their learning curve. Seth is member of a very elite group of globe trotting big game anglers that thrive on wrangling reef donkeys and big tuna. He has access to lots of tried and true tuna fishing information. He is also super experienced at targeting big tuna and is generally a damn savvy fisherman. Bluefin tuna possess incredible strength, super keen eyesight and perhaps the most discerning feeding tendencies of any fish in the oceans. One thing we know for sure is that they love to corral bait at the surface and gorge on it. Having the smarts to know where to position your boat, lure placement relative to fish movements, what lures to fish and the tackle needed to withstand a beating comes with experience or the ability to learn from someone else's experience. You have just that opportunity. Seth is here to share his insights on works and what doesn't. The right bluefin tuna lures are some of your most valuable tools, if you love to cast. Learn what to look for in lures. How should they dive and swim. What do you want in a lures bubble trail. How you rig you lures, what type of split rings, swivels and tuna hooks you use is so important. There really are some key lure rigging techniques that if fouled can cost you the fish of a lifetime. Seth goes into great detail on this, as well as his go to reels and rods. Casting ability and lifting power are critical in a rod for this type of bluefin tuna fishing. Take the time to learn from one of the best tuna fishermen in the world.
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2022, Topwater Lures for Yellowfin Tuna - Seth Hartwick
In the high speed world of offshore fishing, we all need certain advantages to excel and put fish in the boat. How we go about doing that is a matter of preference. One of the coolest and most involved methods of yellowfin tuna fishing is casting topwater lures. When tuna are boiling, pushing baitfish up to the surface and then systematically devouring them, poppers and stickbaits are lethal. Having the requisite knowledge to use topwater lures for yellowfin tuna, knowing what the use and when, is key. Luckily, global fishing aficionado Seth Hartwick is here to share his valuable experience fishing for yellowfin tuna. Seth has fished every corner of the planet in search of big yellowfin tuna. He has personal relationships with some of the top rod and lure craftsmen from around the world. This has given him the opportunity to test and exhaustively use all sorts of tackle to target yellowfin tuna. In this In The Spread fishing video, Seth will show you the poppers, diving poppers, stickbaits, sinking stickbaits, rods, reels, terminal tackle and rigging methods he uses, so you can shorten your learning curve or just add a valuable bit of insight to your fishing arsenal. From tuna hooks, split rings, swivels, leader types and materials, angling techniques and how to know which lures to use in different sea conditions, you will learn a great deal about using topwater lures for yellowfin tuna fishing. Seth will provide options for the budget conscious and for those with no budget. He will break down the build quality of good lures and why it is so important to make this a primary consideration before buying any tuna lure.
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2022, Jigs for Yellowfin Tuna Fishing - Seth Hartwick
Learn about jigs for yellowfin tuna, how to rig jigs, jigging techniques, rods and reels from global fisherman Seth Hartwick. Seth breaks down how he targets tuna suspended at depth feeding on deep water bait fish. If you aren't utilizing jigs to reach yellowfin tuna down deep, you are missing out. Yellowfin tuna jigs are a tremendous tool to have in your kit. We will run through how to rig jigs, by taking a look at drop cord, hooks, skirts, split rings and swivels. You will also hear Seth discuss his preferred reels and rods for jigging. When it comes to reels for jigging, you need the right gear ratio and drag system. Your rods also need to be up to the challenge. It is critical to match the jigging rod to the jig size. This is a super insightful yellowfin tuna fishing video. Take advantage of the knowledge Seth Hartwick is sharing. He has fished all over the world for yellowfin tuna and possesses a wealth of actionable intel.
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2018, Live Chumming Yellowfin Tuna - Venice Louisiana
The Gulf of Mexico off of Louisiana is a yellowfin tuna fishing paradise. There is so much structure and nutrients to support the rich food chain that attracts massive schools of yellowfin tuna. The use of live bait to chum and bait tuna is lethal. Knowing a few key techniques can help you reach your bag limit in short order. Capt. Josh Howard knows how to find good fish and bait them up to the boat. Learn about the tackle he prefers and the baiting strategies he uses to chum tuna up to his boat for easy catching. To learn more about how to catch yellowfin tuna chumming live bait, watch this fishing video now.
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2018, Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Seminar
A few of south Florida's very best tuna fishermen gathered for an in-depth discussion on how they succeed year after year with yellowfin tuna fishing. This seminar video is focused on fishing the waters of the Bahamas, but the principles and knowledge shared may be applied to just about any rod and reel tuna fishery. You will learn about trip planning, productive weather conditions, locating schools of tuna, baits and baiting strategies, tackle, sportfish and center console setups, what birds are telling you and a wide variety of tactics that produce fish. Whether you are interested in learning a few new techniques or a new to yellowfin tuna fishing, this In The Spread fishing video is loaded with information that will help you catch more fish.
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