Pensacola Fishing Forum - View Single Post - How far out for tuna from Ft. Morgan in May??????

Chris V · 01-22-2008, 05:14 PM

You'll have to take quite a little ride if you want to reliably find yellowfin. Running far southwest to the rigs would be the closest. I would start at the marlin and work my way southwest if you have the range. The lump is a pretty good distance from you but the tuna bite is picking up down there. I wouldn't make a one day trip out of it though. If you're not picky and you just want to catch some tuna, go to the petronius. Its usually loaded with blackfin all year. They are reliable and easy to catch and they are great eating as well. Another option is to head southeast toward the nipple and chunk for them. You probably won't see any yellowfin but there is usually a lot of blackfin there in the winter. Start chunking with pogies or butterfish until you can catch some bonitas and than start chunking with them.

01-22-2008, 05:14 PM	#4
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,541	RE: How far out for tuna from Ft. Morgan in May?????? You'll have to take quite a little ride if you want to reliably find yellowfin. Running far southwest to the rigs would be the closest. I would start at the marlin and work my way southwest if you have the range. The lump is a pretty good distance from you but the tuna bite is picking up down there. I wouldn't make a one day trip out of it though. If you're not picky and you just want to catch some tuna, go to the petronius. Its usually loaded with blackfin all year. They are reliable and easy to catch and they are great eating as well. Another option is to head southeast toward the nipple and chunk for them. You probably won't see any yellowfin but there is usually a lot of blackfin there in the winter. Start chunking with pogies or butterfish until you can catch some bonitas and than start chunking with them. __________________