Tuna jigging - Page 2

Muddskipper · 07-05-2006, 02:30 PM

This exactly how I have caught my YFT, granted they were the size of the Blk fin I was fishing for, but hey it was a YFT,

BTW
I released them to get bigger since I didnt gaff em

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Originally Posted by CaptEddie

Ive caught a good amount of yellowfin jigging. Being that all I do is drop it down 150 feet and put it in the rod holder and crank it up as fast as I can. Cant remember the last time I actually jigged it LOL Mostly just tryig to catch blackfin to chum for the yellows. Ole fashioned 8 ounce diamond jig.

Minnow · 07-05-2006, 03:49 PM

I caught my first jig yellowfin after tired of jigging and reeling in the jig, but have to stop for a moment to take a rest. As i rest, for marely 5 seconds, suddently i got a hook up and brought in a nice 60-70# yellowfin.

mcgolfer · 07-05-2006, 04:47 PM

i have caught lots of yellowfins jigging but most were in the 10 to 70lb range. the few larger units that i have the chance to fight i have broken off in the intial run due to me not wanting to tangle with others onboard and not wanting to get spooled when fishing with reels that only put out 22lbs of drag when hammered down. i believe that if you are in a good school of yellowfins that you will get the jig bite whether you jig it fast or slow....rick

ksong · 07-05-2006, 04:56 PM

I fished Baltimore Canyon out of Indian River, RE years ago.
I jigged for several hours for nothing. I went to bathroom while putting my rod in the rod holder. When I returned, I found my rod moved down violently.
That was the only yellowfin tuna we caught on the boat that day.

We sometimes use outriggers to jig itself and catch many tuna by doing this.

There is no doubt slow jigging can catch yellowfin as I caught close to 1000 tuna on slow jigging, but the question is whether fast jigging is better than
slow jigging or not. It might work better than slow jigging. You never know because very few guys have tried.

SkeeterRonnie · 07-05-2006, 11:25 PM

I dont have a lot of experience with tuna, have only been twice. Both times on Deep Sea Hdq... Last trip I did bring one to gaff, and lost a couple other 60-70# class fish on the pink/white River to Sea knife jig (10 oz). I was throwing it out as far as I could and just letting it fall back towards the boat without reeling- I would pop the line up, let the slack tighten up, then pop it again. I only had 2 of those jigs- lost them after 2 hours. Flouro gave out. A couple of them pulled hooks out while diving straight down.... All the while I thought I had a frieght train on the end of my line... I did catch all the blackfin I would have ever wanted if I dropped it straight down half a spool, and reeled backup as fast as possible while making the jig dance...

Minnow · 07-05-2006, 11:30 PM

Wecome SkeeterRonnie.

What size fluoro leader was it? just curious

SkeeterRonnie · 07-06-2006, 09:13 AM

I was using a 60# flouro leader about 3 feet long tied to a SPRO power swivel, then 65# Spiderwire stealth. I caught a few blackfin before trying the method I listed above, so I SHOULD HAVE replaced the leader.... live and learn...

Is anyone having sucess using a larger leader- such as 100-125# flouro.?? I am thinking I will go up to 80# for the added abrasion resistance next time.

bighead · 07-06-2006, 10:07 AM

Not to hijack the thread but can someone tell me if jigging or popping tends to produce larger fish.

ksong · 07-06-2006, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkeeterRonnie

I was using a 60# flouro leader about 3 feet long tied to a SPRO power swivel, then 65# Spiderwire stealth. I caught a few blackfin before trying the method I listed above, so I SHOULD HAVE replaced the leader.... live and learn...

Is anyone having sucess using a larger leader- such as 100-125# flouro.?? I am thinking I will go up to 80# for the added abrasion resistance next time.

When tuna are in 50-100 lbs range, I use 80 lbs fluoro canbon leader line at night. IF I feel tuna are line shy during daytime, I go down to 60 lbs.

I usually attach a small bead above the swivel to prevent the swivel from going into the guides if I have to use a swivel. I had an experience guides were damaged by the swivel when tuna charged just before gaffing.

Bazztex · 07-09-2006, 09:09 PM

TJ
I caught three YFT on 8oz Chrome Diamond jigs doing the updrift side with the cast and drop method. One 5# Baby, One at 20# and One about 40#. These were accidental catches as I was making the drops for BFT to stock the chunk bait kitty.

Both the 20 & 40# fish hit the 8oz Diamond jig on the fall just as I was lifting the rod to add a little action. I guess you could call that a slow technique since Diamond Jigs dont fall as fast as Knife Jigs.

www.ShootNhunt.com has the Williamson Abyss and Bethos knife Jigs fairly cheap with a single pre-rigged assist hook.

07-05-2006, 04:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
mcgolfer Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: antlers oklahoma Posts: 411	i have caught lots of yellowfins jigging but most were in the 10 to 70lb range. the few larger units that i have the chance to fight i have broken off in the intial run due to me not wanting to tangle with others onboard and not wanting to get spooled when fishing with reels that only put out 22lbs of drag when hammered down. i believe that if you are in a good school of yellowfins that you will get the jig bite whether you jig it fast or slow....rick __________________ there is no limit on tackle

07-05-2006, 04:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
ksong Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,284	I fished Baltimore Canyon out of Indian River, RE years ago. I jigged for several hours for nothing. I went to bathroom while putting my rod in the rod holder. When I returned, I found my rod moved down violently. That was the only yellowfin tuna we caught on the boat that day. We sometimes use outriggers to jig itself and catch many tuna by doing this. There is no doubt slow jigging can catch yellowfin as I caught close to 1000 tuna on slow jigging, but the question is whether fast jigging is better than slow jigging or not. It might work better than slow jigging. You never know because very few guys have tried. Last edited by ksong : 07-05-2006 at 05:01 PM.

07-05-2006, 11:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,236	jigged tuna I dont have a lot of experience with tuna, have only been twice. Both times on Deep Sea Hdq... Last trip I did bring one to gaff, and lost a couple other 60-70# class fish on the pink/white River to Sea knife jig (10 oz). I was throwing it out as far as I could and just letting it fall back towards the boat without reeling- I would pop the line up, let the slack tighten up, then pop it again. I only had 2 of those jigs- lost them after 2 hours. Flouro gave out. A couple of them pulled hooks out while diving straight down.... All the while I thought I had a frieght train on the end of my line... I did catch all the blackfin I would have ever wanted if I dropped it straight down half a spool, and reeled backup as fast as possible while making the jig dance...

07-06-2006, 09:13 AM	#17 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,236	flouro size I was using a 60# flouro leader about 3 feet long tied to a SPRO power swivel, then 65# Spiderwire stealth. I caught a few blackfin before trying the method I listed above, so I SHOULD HAVE replaced the leader.... live and learn... Is anyone having sucess using a larger leader- such as 100-125# flouro.?? I am thinking I will go up to 80# for the added abrasion resistance next time. Last edited by SkeeterRonnie : 07-06-2006 at 09:16 AM.

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07-05-2006, 03:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
Minnow Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richardson Posts: 1,168	I caught my first jig yellowfin after tired of jigging and reeling in the jig, but have to stop for a moment to take a rest. As i rest, for marely 5 seconds, suddently i got a hook up and brought in a nice 60-70# yellowfin.

07-05-2006, 11:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
Minnow Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richardson Posts: 1,168	Wecome SkeeterRonnie. What size fluoro leader was it? just curious

07-06-2006, 10:07 AM	#18 (permalink)
bighead Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 225	Not to hijack the thread but can someone tell me if jigging or popping tends to produce larger fish.

07-09-2006, 09:09 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bazztex Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Metro Mess Posts: 146	TJ I caught three YFT on 8oz Chrome Diamond jigs doing the updrift side with the cast and drop method. One 5# Baby, One at 20# and One about 40#. These were accidental catches as I was making the drops for BFT to stock the chunk bait kitty. Both the 20 & 40# fish hit the 8oz Diamond jig on the fall just as I was lifting the rod to add a little action. I guess you could call that a slow technique since Diamond Jigs dont fall as fast as Knife Jigs. www.ShootNhunt.com has the Williamson Abyss and Bethos knife Jigs fairly cheap with a single pre-rigged assist hook.

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