Tuna fishing a common pass time for locals and Tourists alike in Massachusetts

Tuna fishing a common pass time for locals and Tourists alike in Massachusetts. Many enthusiasts come up especially during the Tune Fishing seasons as the tunas in this area are particularly delectable. Deep Sea Fishing takes place with gusto in the whole area especially Gloucester, Massachusetts and other neighboring islands like Nantucket etc. Gloucester has been one of the hottest Tuna fishing ports on the east coast for decades. Some of the largest tuna to over 1000 lbs have been caught within 3 miles of Gloucester.

The current around Cape Ann forms an eddie that creates a breeding ground for herring, the favorite food of Tuna. Gloucester is also close to Jefferys Ledge that has historically held the most and the largest Tuna. Local businesses like Martha's Vineyard Spotlight, High hook Fishing Ltd. and Carryn Ann Charters are all involved in the Business. Tuna, is a big fish and often weighs upwards of 35 lbs and can go up to about 1400 lbs.

The different types of Tuna are School Tuna, the fish feeds early in the morning and the best season for hunting it will be Late July which is when large Tuna Charters hit the ocean to hunt the fish. The US Government has regulated the fishing of the creatures and so it has to be done in moderation. Tuna feed early in the A.M. most times of the year. Tide change is also important when trying to get a Tuna bite. Since, Tuna fishes are the strongest fishes in the Atlantic Ocean they can only be fished with trolling rigs as they are extremely heavy and intelligent animals they have to be baited substantially.

Blue fin Tuna is another Tuna variety available in the area but it is a protected species. It is also extremely important. Another effective method of catching Tuna is Live and dead baits can be deadly for Tuna. Live baits are caught in a net set out by the crew and or caught by you on rod and reel. The boat is then anchored on a productive edge of a bank; these are Tuna Fishing Massachusetts. The baits are set out at different depths to entice the passing fish for a snack. Chumming is effective to attract tuna into a feeding mode.