Tuna Masterclass | Matt Watson

Join Matt as he takes us on a deep dive into the world of tuna fishing. With the incredible Yellowfin run New Zealand has experienced this year, and the Bluefin season fast approaching, this is the perfect time to join us for this exclusive seminar as Matt shares his proven techniques for hooking up and landing these wickedly powerful game fish. Timestamps - 00:00 - Introduction 02:14 - Tuna species in New Zealand 02:29 - Skipjack & Albacore tuna 06:44 - Larger tuna species 09:14 - Where & how to find tuna 12:42 - Marking fish 16:05 - Patience is key 16:44 - Water temperature & colour 19:10 - Techniques 19:21 - Topwater 23:28 - Jigging 25:52 - Chunking 28:32 - Terminal tackle tips 31:12 - Live baiting 35:30 - Trolling 42:10 - Other essential gear 45:05 - Fish care 46:52 - Closing remarks For more fishing videos and educational resources from Matt, see app.ultimatefishing.tv or their YouTube channel ‪@UltimateFishingTV‬