| If you are a fishing enthusiasts but have never | | | | catching bluefin tuna or other big-game fish. You should |
| experienced the thrill of big game fishing, then fishing | | | | avoid charters who claim they know where to find |
| for bluefin tuna should be your entree into this exciting | | | | these sea giants but can't document or prove their |
| sport. Bluefin tuna is a delicacy and highly prized by | | | | claim. |
| sushi connoisseurs and should be on the list of "must | | | | Scheduling a date and an experienced crew is not the |
| catch" for every big-game angler. | | | | only things you need to worry about. You should also |
| The bluefin is one of the swiftest and most elusive fish | | | | use professional-grade equipment (rod, reel, etc) that is |
| you'll every attempt to catch. Their speed and size is | | | | designed for big game angling. If you are an occasional |
| what makes them popular among experienced | | | | big-fish angler, investing in this type of equipment might |
| anglers. Bluefin tuna weighing almost 1000 pounds have | | | | not be cost effective. That's why the boat you |
| been caught in Ireland. Smaller size tuna are also | | | | choose to hire should provide all the necessary |
| commonly captured. | | | | equipment you'll need to catch a bluefin tuna. Most |
| Hunting a bluefin tuna requires patience, careful planning | | | | skippers include the rental of this equipment with the |
| and a little research. The Northeast coast of the United | | | | price of the charter. Other skippers will charge an |
| States and the Western coast of Ireland are two | | | | extra nominal charge. Before finalizing your charter |
| popular areas where bluefin tuna have been frequently | | | | boat reservation, make sure what equipment is |
| captured. On the Northeast U.S. coast, June through | | | | included so that you won't incur any unexpected |
| November is the peak seasons for bluefin. On the Irish | | | | expenses. You should also be aware that you might |
| coast, August through November is the best time for | | | | also be responsible for equipment that is damaged or |
| bluefin tuna angling. Depending on your budget and | | | | loss. Verify your reservations "terms and conditions" |
| travel preferences, either location is an excellent choice | | | | before confirming your charter. |
| for capturing a trophy bluefin tuna. | | | | Most boats come equipped with a "fighting chair". This |
| Bluefin tuna can only be caught in the deep waters - | | | | is a chair that is anchored to the boat's deck from |
| they never approach shallow coastal shores. Their | | | | where you can easily "fight" the pull from a big-game |
| specific habitat has resulted in enterprising anglers to | | | | fish. The chair is designed to anchor your fishing rod |
| establish themselves as knowledgeable experts in | | | | such that it makes it easier for you to reel in large |
| locating and capturing bluefin tuna. Your best chance | | | | powerful fish. Although this specialized equipment is not |
| to catch one is to charter a private boat with a | | | | required, having a fighting chair makes reeling in your |
| reputable skipper who uses well maintained equipment. | | | | giant bluefin tuna a more memorable experience. |
| The skippers should have a verifiable reputation for | | | | |