Author: Jaren Luke
Trolling for Yellowfin Tuna
So far it’s been a fantastic ahi (yellowfin tuna) fishing season this year with many large ahi being caught. Unfortunately, ahi season must come to a close for the year. However, there is a resident population of ahi around year-round but they aren’t widespread and usually don’t stray from the porpoise or spinner dolphin pod. They also are not as quick to bite the plastic skirted lures that are trolled behind a boat. This requires a drastic change in fishing technique.
We had a chance to use this different technique on a recent fishing trip on the west side of Oahu, Hawaii fishing on Anne’s Revenge with captain Garrett Lee. We spent the first two hours of the morning catching our live bait for the day. After catching about a dozen baits we had enough to last for a day out on the water. We trolled some lures around for a few hours looking for a porpoise pod with no bites. Finally we spotted the birds flying above the porpoise and the excitement started to build for what could be in store for us below the porpoise pile. There were two other boats around that were fishing the same pile and we watched as they fought landed a couple nice fish. So we let out two live baits on 80 pound Bullbuster fluorocarbon and got ourselves into position for the bite.
Anticipation kept building as we saw two large ahi jump completely out of the water in all its glory chasing bait right in front of the boat. Shortly after our outrigger clip snapped open and the reel started screaming signaling a big ahi was on. After a fifteen minute fight we had a beautiful 150 pound ahi in the boat to make for some delicious sashimi for dinner! Aloha.
Check out some of my other articles using Bullbuster fishing lines!
Prized Catch From The Deep (Hawaii Fishing)- We catch a rare bottom fish while bottom fishing off of Hawaii.
2015 Ulua Season Arrives!- We were stoked for the 2015 Ulna season to start. It was time to get our gear together, catch baits and start fishing.
Tips For Your Trolling Spread- This article talks about how to set up your trolling spread for less tangles and more fish!
Tips For Sticking More Fish While Kayak Fishing - This article covers a few tips for catching more fishing when kayak fishing. We are lucky to have a diverse selection of pelagic to catch while kayak fishing here in Hawaii.
How To Crimp Properly - This article covers proper crimping technique.
Night Marlin On Grander Leader - We catch a nice Blue Marlin on Bullbuster Grander Leader. We hooked this marlin on the way in from a long day of fishing.
Make Your Own News (Hawaii Fishing)- A great day of ahi fishing is interrupted by a BIG pacific blue marlin. We were not complaining.
Fish Fighting Techniques - An article on getting mentally prepared to catch big fish.
First Ulna Of 2015 - The first fish of every season is one of the most memorable. Here is an article on the first Ulna of the 2015 season.
Kayak Fishing Early Season Bite (Hawaii Fishing) - Early season kayak fishing bite. A nice ahi to start the 2015 Hawaii Kayak Fishing Season.
Deep Dropping With Bullbuster Braid (Hawaii Fishing) - We do some deep dropping to test out the new Bullbuster Braid!
Hawaii Bonefish Tournament (2nd Place) - I win 2nd place in Island Shorecasters Tournament.
Why Braid Sensitivity Is A Key To Success For Hawaii Kayak Fishing- I talk about why you need sensitive braid to catch nice bottom fish while kayak fishing in Hawaii.
