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Tuna

Video, detailed instruction, tackle recommendations, locations, destinations, news and much more for Tuna fishing!

There are three major large tuna species in the Northeast. Bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, and bigeye tuna. Bluefin tuna is further split into school size, mediums, and the biggest fish in the Northeast; giant tuna. Pound-for-pound they are the toughest fighting fish in the ocean. “Bucket list” sizes are 1000lbs for giant tuna, 150lbs for yellowfin tuna, and 300lbs for bigeye tuna.

900lb+ Giant Bluefin Tuna on Standup - Lessons Learned!

Capt Andy LoCascio - 12/26/2019

We have been Giant Bluefin Tuna fishing with Capt Troy Bruce of Bruce Brothers Charters (Prince Edward Island, Canada) for many years, and this year we had a very special fish.  This trip is very…

Big Yellowfin Tuna on a Popper

Capt Andy LoCascio - 03/10/2014 - Views: 36311

Capt Andy LoCascio lands a 57″ (approx. 120lb) yellowfin tuna on a popping plug while fishing with the Sportfish Galapagos crew in Galapagos, Ecuador.  This was one of dozens of fish that were caught on…

Tuna Attacked by Sea Lion

Capt Andy LoCascio - 03/05/2014 - Views: 15431

Fishing for yellowfin tuna in the Galapagos can be very difficult.  The fish can be as large as 150lbs and can easily fall prey to sharks and sea lions.  Male sea lions can be as…

Yellowfin Tuna Guide - Video Edition!

Capt Andy LoCascio - 09/21/2013 - Views: 44907

The Yellowfin Tuna Plugging Guide has become one of the most popular features on Northeast Angling.  It contains all the information an angler needs to target big tuna on popping plugs.  Here is the new…

Three Days - Three Giant Bluefin Tuna (700-900-950)

Capt Andy LoCascio - 08/13/2013 - Views: 52871

When Capt Andy fished with captain Troy Bruce and mate Ryan Young of Bruce Brothers Charters out of Prince Edward Island, Canada they suggested there was no need to wait until September to visit them….

Do you Dare? Giant Tuna on Stand-up Gear

Capt Andy LoCascio - 08/12/2013 - Views: 54389

Giant bluefin tuna are arguably the toughest fish on the planet.  These fish range from 500lbs up to (and sometimes over) 1100lbs.  These fish are typically fought from a fighting chair or with the rod…

New Tackle Recommendations

Capt Andy LoCascio - 05/16/2013 - Views: 104377

The crew from Northeast Angling has put together a complete list of tackle recommendations along with tips and techniques for all of the regional saltwater species.  Each list includes the rods, reels, line, terminal tackle,…

900lb Giant Bluefin Tuna - Video

Capt Andy LoCascio - 03/21/2013 - Views: 44709

Here is the long awaited first video from the Prince Edward Island, Canada giant tuna trip!  Two more videos are still to come (with Mitch and Steve). This fish (and all the others caught on…

Venice Louisiana - Underwater Tuna!

Capt Andy LoCascio - 02/07/2012 - Views: 399411

While offshore fishing with the Mexican Gulf Fishing Company, Capt Andy, Capt Scotty, Mitch Wergiles and Steve Palmo got behind a shrimp boat and chummed up this massive ball of tuna and bonito. The yellowfin…

Day 2 of 15 - Galapagos Islands - Tuna and Wahoo

Capt Andy LoCascio - 03/01/2011 - Views: 302127

Despite the solid marlin bite, both of today’s groups elected to target yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and also to spend some time jigging for pargo, African pompano, and some of the many other hard fighting species…

Day 1 of 15 - Galapagos Fishing - Wow!

Capt Andy LoCascio - 02/28/2011 - Views: 278666

There was only one word to describe the fishing today; very simply “wow”!  There are not enough exclamation marks to do the day justice.  I long ago lost count of how many days I have…

Yellowfin Tuna Solo Style

Capt Andy LoCascio - 09/16/2010 - Views: 598767

Capt Andy LoCascio hooks, fights, gaffs, and lands a big yellowfin tuna in the Gulf of Mexico while fishing the oil rigs outside of Venice, LA

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