On November 11, 2024, angler Earl Gill IV hooked a monster Pacific yellowfin tuna while fishing aboard the Excel ... leader and 100-pound braid line. His reel was an Okuma Makaira level drag.

Gill was fishing in 150 feet of water on Nov. 11 when he hooked the fish. He fought the tuna from the boat’s stern using a rail-style rod with an Okuma Makaira 20 lever drag 2-speed reel, spooled with ...

Discover whether a baitcast or spinning reel is better for your bass fishing style. Learn the pros and cons of each, tips for beginners, and expert advice on reel selection. / Abu Garcia | Daiwa ...

Tuna fisherman in the Azores are only allowed to use a pole and fishing line. Now, new quotas may spell the end of their industry altogether. The fishermen's workday starts in the early hours.

alongside yellowfin tuna spotted in deeper waters. Notably, wahoo and even a few sailfish have been landed in the purple depths offshore. Bottom fishing on the reefs remains fruitful, with red ...

The right configuration and charging setup for your trolling motor battery is a key concern for many enthusiasts. After all, the performance of your battery directly impacts the efficiency and ...

Below are quotes by Graham on the Butterfly Tuna from A Treasury of New Zealand Fishes. “While fishing for groper at the North Reef in 75 fathoms (137m), Mr J. Dow of Oamaru, foul-hooked a large ...

A recently launched partnership in Taiwan has set up a fishery improvement project (FIP) for the nation's tuna fishery, aiming to achieve certification to the Marine Stewardship Council standard.

“The History of Sportfishing” is a 12-part documentary filled with compelling vintage footage and photos, including ...

But in recent years, bluefin tuna populations have experienced an incredible rebound after countries introduced more sustainable fishing quotas and cracked down on illegal fishing. The ...