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We have provided fishing articles that contain a wealth of tuna information as well as tactics for this great fish. As new articles come along they will be added.

  • Trolling Squid Bars and Spreader Rigs
    • 03/01/07 - Written by Greg Sears of Mass bay Guides, this article explains in detail the proper way to fish squid bars and spreader rigs for bluefin tuna, both giant and school fish, as well as many other species. A great "how to" article for anyone interested in tuna fishing.
  • A New Spin on Stand-up Tactics for Giant Bluefin
    • Written by David Dodsworth, the long version of this story was published by On The Water magazine. It chronicles the trials and tribulations of one determined angler to land a giant bluefin tuna on a spinning rod. It makes for very interesting reading.

     

  • Winter Bluefin Tuna off Hatteras Island
    • This story was written by David Dodsworth and details a three day tuna fishing trip to Hatteras, North Carolina. The purpose of the trip was to test a new trolling lure design.
       
  • The Hunt for Giant Bluefin Tuna!
    • This story is a blow by blow description of one anglers  battle with his first giant bluefin tuna. Written by David Dodsworth, this story will get you pumped up for the bluefin tuna season.
  • Offshore Pursuit - A book by John Unkart   About the author: John Unkart took his first offshore run over 40 years ago, and has worked the cockpit on charterboats like the Strike III and the Volcania professionally for over a decade. Writing how-to articles for magazines including Boating and The Fisherman, he quickly earned a reputation for straight talk and a no BS attitude. Unkart takes recreational blue-water anglers to the next level with his book Offshore Pursuit.Learn how to rig trolling baits like the pros do, with different methods to fit different situations. Find the most productive offshore trolling areas. Tease marlin to the hook. What baits each species prefers, methods of trolling, types of spreads, how to chunk for tuna, and when and how to use special tools such as kites, downriggers, and planers, are all covered in detail. Easy to understand diagrams, illustrations, and photographs take the mystery out of specialized offshore fishing knots, rigging techniques, and custom tackle design. Apply the tactics and techniques detailed by blue water fishing pro John Unkart, and your catch rate is bound to grow exponentially. Whether you're after billfish, mahi-mahi, wahoo or tuna, you'll gain the hard-earned insight and knowledge Unkart has accumulated through more than 40 years of offshore experience. From rigging techniques to tips on how to fight trophy fish, it’s all in this book. Click here to purchase this book, as well as learn more about the author.

Sportfishing Resources

Charter Fishing Resources

Alaska Fishing Trips - Vacation packages at Moose Creek Lodge include guided salmon, halibut, and trout fishing charters with bear viewing trips and Kenai River Lodging.

Oregon Fishing Trips - Oregon Coast Fishing Information on Oregon Coast Fishing Trips, Salmon, Ocean Charter, River Guides, Bottom Fishing, Surf Fishing.

Clearwater Steelhead Fishing - We specialize in professionally guided salmon and steelhead fishing adventures in Alaska, Oregon, Washington and Idaho. With over 30 years of professional full time guiding experience.

Alaska Salmon Fishing - For the dedicated few, it's a passion. Gary Kernan is an Alaska salmon fishing guide with more than 20 years of experience on the famed Kenai Peninsula and other popular Alaskan river systems.

Alaska Shark Fishing - Alaska Wilderness Voyages is Alaska's premier yacht charter for fishing, glacier viewing, whale watching and wilderness exploration in beautiful Prince William Sound and Kenai Fjords.

Salmon Fishing Alaska - Our Alaska salmon fishing and trout fishing guides take you to the real Alaska where you can experience the exilarating thrill of fishing for Alaska's wild and abundant Salmon and Rainbow Trout.

Alaska Fishing Charters - Salmon - Halibut - Alaska Fishing Charters for Salmon and Halibut in Southeast Alaska. Ketchikan Alaska known as the "Salmon Capitol of the World". At the edge of Alaska fishing waters, it has all five types of salmon.

Alaska Fly Fishing - World-record Alaska King Salmon? Limits of tasty Sockeye? feisty Alaska Silver (Coho) Salmon? Drift Alaska Charters provides the Alaska Salmon, Halibut or Trout fishing experience you are looking for.

Alaska Fly Fishing Vacations - Nowhere on earth offers such diverse fly fishing opportunities as Bristol Bay Alaska on the Alaska Peninsula. Fly fishing in Katmai National Park is one of the best kept fly fishing secrets in Alaska.

Fishing Lodge Alaska - Expect a fishing vacation where we will not have you settle for anything less! Superior customer service, a warm and inviting atmosphere. The ultimate Alaska experience at an all-inclusive lodge.

Alaska Halibut Fishing - Creating authentic Alaska fishing experiences is not just our livelihood, but in our spirit and way of life. We offer only the very best in Alaska halibut fishing and first-class fly out fishing trips.

Kenai Alaska Fishing Guide - Fish with top rated Kenai River fishing guide Mark Glassmaker. 15 Years Kenai River Alaska fishing guide veteran.

Alaska Fishing Lodge - Finest Alaska wilderness fishing lodge vacations since 1985. Catch fish till your arms fall off. View bears feeding on salmon, up close but not too personal. Your Alaska expeditions starts here.

Alaska Fly Fishing Lodge - Alaska fishing lodge vacations. Remote Katmai National Forest fly-out. At the confluence of 6 rivers, Alaska fishing does not get any better. Over 5 million salmon pass right by our lodge yearly.

Alaska Halibut Fishing - Exhilarating Alaska fishing charters for trophy salmon, halibut and giant lingcod. Master Guide Steve Zernia gives all out effort. Experience heart-pounding sportfishing action.

Alaska Fly Fishing Lodge - Hoodoo Sport Fishing ensures clients the personalized service, extraordinary fishing, and great memories that Alaska Wilderness and Hoodoo Adventures can give.

Hawaii Fishing - Experience heart pounding big game sport fishing. Oahu, Hawaii - with Capt Rusty Spencer: blue marlin, wahoo, mahimahi & yellowfin tuna. Friendly experienced crew aboard well equipped 31-foot Bertram.

Fish Finders - This is the only place you can find comprehensive reviews of hunting and fishing gear submitted by actual users. Search our database of user submitted reviews for all kinds of outdoor equipment.

Alaska Fishing Lodge - Finest Alaska fishing. Our top Kenai River guides specialize in fishing for trophy Alaska salmon, wild Rainbow Trout and also Alaska fly out fishing. We offer the Alaska fishing trip of a lifetime.

Alaska Fishing Lodge - Spectacular luxurious wilderness fishing resort and lodge offering unique wilderness adventures in the heart of the Alaskan wilderness on the quiet shore of Larsen Bay on Kodiak Island Alaska.

Alaska Fishing Lodge Resorts - Located On the west coast of Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska, Fireweed Lodge is a full service Luxury fishing resort. Southeast Alaska Fishing Lodge and Resort facilities with luxury setting and services.

Alaska Fishing - Experience a trip to Kenai Alaska for the highest quality Alaska King Salmon Fishing. Kenai Alaska is the home of trophy King Salmon and one of the worlds most beautiful settings.

Alaska Fishing Tackle - One of the premier Alaska fishing tackle shops, fly shops, and fly fishing supply stores. We supply fisherman with the best Alaska fishing tackle for any and all types of fishing in Alaska.

Alaska Tours - We specialize in Alaska Adventure Travel Vacations & Bear Viewing Tours and we would be delighted to help you plan your next Alaska vacation.

Alaska Bear Viewing Tours - Our Alaska bear viewing tours operate within the federally protected Katmai National Park & Preserve in the remote sanctuaries of the Alaska Peninsula.

Alaska Bear Viewing - We have been offering custom Jet Boat, Raft and lodge based Alaska Bear Viewing Wildlife Photography expeditions during July & August for the past 20 seasons.

Homer Alaska Halibut Fishing - Alaska Coastal Marine offers a variety of guided halibut fishing charters including "double Limit" overnight trips from Homer, Alaska.

Alaska Fishing Trip - Experience the thrill of Alaska offshore fishing. Full and half-day trips for salmon or rod-bending action where you can hook onto barn-door halibut or bucket-mouthed lingcod.

Alaska Fishing - Excellent Alaska fly fishing for King and Silver Salmon. The remote fishing streams of the Bristol Bay region produce the best Alaska fly fishing opportunities.

Alaska Fishing Lodges - True Alaskan wilderness experience in the comfort of a Bristol Bay fishing lodge. Whether you fish or hunt we provide you with a variety of opportunities and campsites on the fabled Nushagak River.

Seafood Market - Alaska premier seafood market. We take great pride in making sure you get only the best choice Alaska seafood. Delivered direct to your door as fresh as the day it was caught.

Sitka Alaska Fishing Lodges - Sitka is home to some of the best fishing in the world for both Salt-water and fresh-water fishing. The best catch rates for both salmon and halibut according to Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Alaska Luxury Fishing Lodge - Information on Fishing Lodges in Alaska, Alaska Luxury Fishing Lodge, Sitka Alaska Fishing Lodge, Lodge Resort, Sitka Alaska Fishing, Southeast Alaska Fishing for Salmon and Halibut. Fly Fishing Trout and Steelhead in Southeast Alaska.

Skagway Fishing Charter - Whether you are a beginner or seasoned angler, Captain Joe is always prepared to provide you with an exciting, unforgettable fishing experience. Located within walking from the cruise ship docks.

Steelhead Fishing - The Oregon Coast is the hottest area for fishing. Offering Salmon & Steelhead fishing twelve months out of the year. Fish return to the Rogue, Elk, Sixes, Coquille, Coos & Chetco Rivers are fantastic.

Rogue River Fishing - Oregon - Fishing Oregon Guide Service on the Rogue River and other Southern Oregon rivers for the finest King Salmon and Steelhead fishing. The best in Oregon Fishing Trips.

Oregon Fishing - Tillamook Bay - Tillamook Bay on the Northern Oregon Coast has been a consistent producer of big king salmon. Its tributaries, Miami, Kilchis, Wilson, Trask, and Tillamook Rivers make it a serious king salmon destination. Winter Steelhead Fishing in all local Rivers.

Fishing Gear - Local reports world wide help anglers learn where the fish are biting, what is working best, and communicate about their local fishing area. Ssarch on fishing locations or types of fish to catch.

Haleiwa Hawaii Fishing Trips - North Shore - North Shore Fishing Trips at Haleiwa Hawaii, Bottom Fishing, affordable Hawaii Fishing Trips. Low cost Hawaii Fishing Trips.

Hawaii Shark Adventures - Hawaii Shark Encounters gives you the opportunity to experience the beauty and excitement sharks in their native waters. Proud partners in a worldwide effort to improve the understanding of sharks.

Anchorage Hotel - A short 45 minute drive from Anchorage Airport, private cabins in a pristine, quiet and semi-remote setting with breathtaking views of mountains and glaciers. And right on the way to Denali.

Canada Fishing - Experience heart-pounding Canadian Sportfishing action. Master Guide with thirty years experience gives all out effort. Pinpoints the best time and place to fish.

Seward Alaska Hotels - The Hotel Edgewater can accommodate every travel budget. Featuring comfortable ocean front rooms, conference center, espresso bar, and Alaska's only 3-story atrium, water fall.

Alaska Salmon Fishing - Kenai Riverbend Resort on the banks of the world famous Kenai River offers guided alaska salmon and halibut fishing charter packages with cabins on the river.

Hawaii Sunset Cruise - Observe Hawaiian Humpback whales while sailing the waters of the famous North Shore, the least crowded whale watching spot on Oahu. Our Small groups give you a personal and up-close experience.

Oregon Coast Lodging - Information on Lodging on the Oregon Coast, Motels, Hotels, Camping, Vacation Rentals & Homes, RV Parks, Bed & Breakfast Inns. Where to stay on the Oregon Coast.

Oregon Coast Vacations - Information on planning Oregon Coast Vacations, activities, lodging, dinning, camping, RV Parks, fishing, beaches, parks and more.

Oregon Salmon Fishing - Providing quality fishing trips on inland and coastal streams and bays in Northwest Oregon.

Pheasant Hunting - Midwest premier hunt club and kennel in the scenic Loess Hills with close to 10,000 acres of prime hunting ground, the natural habitat provides unlimited challenges for groups of all sizes.

Alaska Glacier Tours - Experience the beauty of Kenai Fjords National Park and Resurrection Bay while cruising in comfort aboard our custom-built catamaran in Seward, Alaska.

Custom Aluminum Jet Boats - Rogue Jet Boatworks superior products, a passion infusing superior craftmanship to name a few: full length box girders, surfboard keel-plates, laminar flow intakes, reinforce gunnels and a Lifetime Hull Guarantee.

Skagway Sportfishing Charter - Skagway Alaska fishing charters for trophy salmon. Master Guide Greg Jones gives all out effort. Experience heart-pounding sportfishing action.

Sell Timeshares - The leading Full Service Timeshare Resale Company and vacation rental agency. Thirty years of experience ready to go to work for you when you want to buy, rent or sell your timeshare resort.

Buy, Rent or Sell Timeshares - We offer 1000's of timeshare vacation resorts available for renting. Easy to find resorts and simplified rental process. Call us for questions or browse our Vacation Center for reviews, blogs and more.

Gold Beach Oregon RV Parks - Turtle Rock Resort, Southern Oregon Coast RV Park at Gold Beach Oregon - on the Ocean Front near the Rogue River. Gold Beach RV Park, Gold Beach Vacation Rentals, Cabins and Cottages at Hunters Creek.

California Steelhead Fishing - Every winter thousands of ocean going Rainbow Trout leave the Pacific ocean and return to California rivers and creeks where they were born, making California the ideal winter steelhead destination.

Oregon Vacations - Coast - Information for Oregon Vacations in Southern Oregon and on the Southern Oregon Coast. Oregon Vacations in Southern Oregon.

Montana Elk Hunting - Hunts - Montana Elk hunting with experienced Montana Elk Hunting guides. Elk Hunts Horse Pack Trips in a secluded backcountry camp on horseback for a 7-day hunt pack trip, Montana Fly Fishing Pack Trips also.

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BC Fishing - BC fishing guide for British Columbia fishing, Vancouver, BC. BC Sturgeon fishing, BC Salmon fishing with British Columbia fishing charter on the Fraser River of British Columbia.

Everglades Fishing - Everglades fishing charter in Everglades National Park, FL. Catch Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish with Everglades fishing guide Captain Tony Polizos.

Columbia River Fishing - Columbia River fishing guide for the Columbia River, Lewis River, Wynoochee River, Cowlitz River, and Buoy 10. Catch Sturgeon, Steelhead, and Salmon with Washington fishing guide Captain Jerry Brown.

Alaska Fishing Charter - Alaska salmon and halibut fishing charters with professional guides and first class kenai river lodge packages.

Alaska Fishing Vacation - Looking for an Alaska salmon fishing vacation? Our Alaska fishing vacations combine halibut charters, fly outs, bear viewing, and rainbow trout fly fishing make us the place to stay for your Alaska fishing vacation.

Alaska Fishing Vacations - Alaska salmon fishing vacations with over 30 years experience, spend a week in our office!

Alaska Fishing Lodge - Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge is a remote sport fishing and fly fishing lodge located in the Bristol Bay area of Western Alaska.

Fishing Charter Seattle - Fishing Seattle, "You'll Have Fun" catching salmon, viewing marine wildlife and enjoying spectacular scenery while you are fishing near Seattle on calm Puget Sound year-round.

California Striper Fishing - Bob will take you to the teeming Central Valley Rivers that host some of the California Fishing in the world. Half day and full day trips can be booked for the American, Sacramento and Feather Rivers.

Alaska Salmon Fishing - One of the oldest outfits on the peninsula. Well established, family owned and operated charter fishing. In this business, experience counts, over 15 years of knowledge and expertise to make your trip a success.

Skagway Alaska - M&M Tours is based in Skagway, Alaska. We offer land, air, and water-based tours owned and operated by resident Alaskans who call this frontier their home. Visit M&M Tours for all your Skagway, Alaska tour needs.

Alaska Fishing Trips - Kenai Riverfront Alaska fishing lodge offers vacation packages with all inclusive fishing trips and lodging.

Prince of Wales – Alaska Fishing Lodge - Southeast Alaska Fishing Lodge – Luxury Alaska Fishing Lodge at Craig Alaska located on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska.