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Old 03-25-2016, 10:55 AM
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Default Re: Targeting Wahoo in the Northeast

Yes a few of them caught every year by people trolling for Tuna. I'm no expert but from what I've read, higher speed trolling is key, many who target them are trolling as fast as 14 -18 knots and wire leaders are a must. So are weighted or diving lures since most bites occur below the surface.

They are a warm water fish so look for opportunities when warm water eddies and clear water come inshore. They are structure related fish so looks for temp breaks, weedlines, pots etc.

I would think your best opportunities are going to be in late summer early fall when the water temps are up... Some people say they usually arrive the same time as False Albies.

Good luck Moonzy!!

I think the next time I'm out targeting Mahi and school Bluefin, I'm going to drop a deep line in my spread and see if anyone is home
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