How-To: New Jersey Ghost Bluefin Tuna Fishing

We head on with Captain Rob Radlof of Waterman charters in search of the notoriously hard to catch late fall New Jersey "Ghost" Bluefin. During our trip the fish were keyed in on micro hake and rain fish, making it exceptionally difficult to get bit. We switched gears from topwater and soft baits and found success working the mid-water column using Hogy 2oz Epoxy Jig Lures in Anchovy.

Filming Date

Species
  • Tuna
Technique
  • Jigging
Fishery
  • Offshore
Region
  • Northeast
Rod

7' 6" MH St. Croix Mojo Tuna Jigging Rod

Reel

Shimano Stella 10k

Line

65lb Power Pro Slick

Leader

80lb Fluoro