BLUEFIN TUNA STICKBAIT EXPLOSIONS – YouFishTV Australia

Winga and Joseph Fernand head to Port Fairy in Southern Australia to stalk and hunt southern bluefin tuna as they surface feed in the open ocean. The fish are shy and as a result are easily spooked by any trolling boat. Getting close to them is difficult. The solution, as demonstrated in this clip, is to cast stickbait lures into their path as they speed through the water near the surface. You’ll also see that casting accuracy and distance is the key to success and specialized casting gear is required not only to reach the tunny but to hook, fight and land them. The end result is not only exciting and explosive but amazingly effective. The is a partial episode of YouFishTV Australia