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The FG Knot is considered the strongest braid to leader knot available. However is is not being utilized as the primary connection used for big game tuna in the Northeast.  Most Captains prefer a direct splice of leader into hollow braid, or utilize a loop to loop connection.  But learning the FG knot is a critical skill that when learned could just save an offshore trip for you.  Repairing a failed splice in less than ideal conditioning can be challenging even with the...

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The Espada series deputed by Strategic Angler in 2016 and has quickly distinguished itself as a primary option for the Northeast light tackle tuna crowd.  The original  prototypes were tested in the waters of Cape Cod on Bluefin Tuna by well reknown light Tackle Tuna pioneer Captain Domenic Petrarca from Coastal Charter Sportfishing, in addition to No Boundaries in French Polynesia.  Two versions came out of this testing processes and a a floating and sinking model...

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Marking the second reopening of the quota for the October-November subquota period.  The Atlantic Bluefin tuna fishery is set to reopen effective 12:30 a.m., Monday November 12th through 11:30 p.m., Friday November 16th, 2018.

This action is intended to provide a reasonable opportunity to harvest the full annual U.S. bluefin tuna quota without exceeding it, while maintaining an equitable distribution of fishing opportunities across time periods. In addition, i...

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The Atlantic bluefin tuna General category fishery will reopen for three days within the October through November 2018 subquota period, effective 12:30 a.m., October 31 through 11:30 p.m., November 2, 2018.  This action is intended to provide a reasonable opportunity to harvest the full annual U.S. bluefin tuna quota without exceeding it, while maintaining an equitable distribution of fishing opportunities across time periods.  In addi...

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The stars were aligned.  As the full moon approached on departure day, excitement filled as we pack the truck to drive the 725 miles north to Prince Edward Island.  Word from Captain Bruce was that the bigger fish started to move in the week before as herring arrived to start their annual spawn.  With the gear packed we set off just after 1pm on Saturday wide eyed and ready for the trek ahead. With a few strong fronts forecasted the crew was optimistic we would get in 3...

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