Tuna fishing in full swing
Tuna are finally in range of recreational and charter fleets. In the past few days the boats of Prowler Charters, out of Bandon, have taken 125 nice albacore tuna. The news has spread like wildfire and droves of boats are gearing up for this exciting fishery. The tuna are out approximately 20 miles and you will have to check Terrapin temperature charts to find at least 59-degree water. The warmer water has moved into the area in long fingers and it’s necessary to find these edges.
Not only is albacore tuna one of the finest table delicacies, but it may rank as one of our top game fish. I had reports of a 43-pound tuna being taken offshore from Charleston. That would be one heck of a fight! You will need to be very careful in smaller boats traveling these distances across an open ocean. I highly recommend that you fish with a buddy boat so you can stay in communication. You’ll find more fish this way and have a much safer trip.
