Advice for bluefin

julian · Post by **julian** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:40 pm

Hi guys,
I have been offered a berth on a 45' yaught to sail to flinders and pearson island in western South Australia. I have been told that there is a serious chance that we will come across some big fish and since we have 5 days of sailing it would be foolish of me to not take some heavy gear.

I have a decent rod and reel available that i have used for sharks and snapper etc but really have no idea what kind of tackle and bait i need to be using for fish like tuna and anything else that could take a moving bait behind a yaught.

Here is a website with some of the fish that are caught in the area:
http://www.pearsonisland.com/pearsonisland/gallery.htm

Bearing in mind I will be on a yaught and not a powerboat, does anybody have any tips...?

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:15 am

Skirted lures in blue/black/purple/silver.

Live bait

Dunno how you'll go in such a big boat, blues spook real easily. I can't get anywhere near a school in my little boat with a 2 stroke.

Oh, you mean SBT? Got no idea, skirts of any kind should work though. Tuna love skirts.

julian · Post by **julian** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:56 pm

Ta,
If I end up going, and end up catching i will post the results here.
Cheers

D3V1L · Post by **D3V1L** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:30 pm

troll many lures behind...when i lived in aus we alwasy went sailing around the place..long leader and use a set level wing...that helps alot ive found when trolling behind sailboat

on another note...may i ask what kind of boat it is???...my family have ownd many boats..most recent a 45 footer as well...took me and my old man 2 months to sail it from adelaide over to perth...but best trip ever

dave