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Salt Reaper Fishing Charters | Cape Cod MA

Tuna School 101

Learn to tuna fish like the best.

Catching Tuna

Tuna School 101 is a multi-day day course that gives you hands on experience instead of just sitting and listening to a fishing seminar. There are two courses to choose from; a three day course with two days on the water and one day of learning the ins and outs of rigging, lure selection and combinations of rod and reels.The second option is a two day course with just one day on the water. The groups are limited to a maximum of four people for each session; this allows for a small, personal setting so we can dive into exactly what you want to learn and move at a speed that works for you. These groups can be private parties or open to individuals. This is a great opportunity for newcomers to the tuna game and seasoned vets that just want to learn a few new tricks for their bag. The class will be focused on both recreational and giant class fishing.

 

Pricing per Person

  • $1,400 for 3 days
  • $950 for 2 days
  • Max of 4 people 

 

On the Water

  • Live bait options 
  • Kite fishing 
  • Bump trolling 
  • Dead sticking 
  • Drifting 
  • Rods and reels
  • End game tactics 
  • Harpoon rigging 
  • Run and gun tactics 
  • Jigging – slow pitch and speed
  • Bait fishing 
  • Chunking 
  • Stick baits and hard plastics
  • Creating a spread

 

Off the Water

  • Hands on rigging
  • Learn which lines and leader to use
  • Learn the best connections tailored to your combinations of fishing

 

We will also visit a local tackle shop to put rod and reel combinations in your hands to experience a wide range of options, as well as  different lure and hardware options. This will give you a better understanding of price points for outfitting your own boat, or how to setup your own custom gear for your next fishing adventure. 

Lunch will be provided after the tackle shop. This will give us some time to review what you’ve learned, and to answer any questions you might still have.

Understanding Marine Life Behavior

  • Birds
  • Whales
  • Surface baits

Using Electronics

  • Sonar and fish finder
    • Identifying different sized tuna
    • Identifying different types of baits
    • Identifying different species of fish and other marine life
  • GPS
    • Locating and marking prime fishing spots
    • Reading ocean floor contours
Using Electronics, sonar fishfinder, gps