Newbee to Fishing Tuna

[cmoney]

We were planning trip out to Toms Canyon Monday night...could get the crew together.

Since being a newbee to canyon and tuna fishing, looking for some insight.
What are optimal conditions?
What's best wind direction?
Water temp?
Water color?
Since we'll be arriving at night, best bait to use for chunking? Trolling...ballyhoo, or artificial?
We'll be heading out from Barnagat, on a 28ft.

[ped579]

Welcome Aboard cmoney,

I myself have no clue of what to expect out there but the guys that do will be alonmg later as they are either out there now or are working.  Be patient and your questions will be answered.

I an a surf pounder, if you want to learn about that aspect of our sport that I can do.

Where are you sailing out of and what kind of boat and equipment do you have?  I know the guys will be asking as they usually do so be ready.

Again Welcome Aboard.

Happy Catching

Paul

[Capt. Mike]

We were planning trip out to Toms Canyon Monday night...could get the crew together.

Since being a newbee to canyon and tuna fishing, looking for some insight.
What are optimal conditions? Temp breaks and water clarity breaks. Consult a SST services Roffs is a good one to use.What's best wind direction? I would not be too concerned with the direction of the wind for conditions.Water temp? Again difference of water temps of 3 or more degrees.
Water color? Usually were green and cobalt blue water meet.
Since we'll be arriving at night, best bait to use for chunking? Trolling...ballyhoo, or artificial? At night chunk with butter fish. You will need at least 6 flats for chunk, 1 for whole bait, flat of anchovies, about 5 lbs. of whole squid. Trolling spreader bars a must, mix in some skirted ballyhoo, with some naked, and green machines are very productive at day ligh.
We'll be heading out from Barnagat, on a 28ft.
If you plan to anchor you will need about 1400' of line.

Good Luck

[cmoney]

Thanks, much help.

Now we just need the the ocean and winds to calm a bit.