Hole off the New Jersey coast
11 nautical miles NW (300 degrees T) of "Texas Tower" spot. Follows the 30 fathom depth line shaped with almost a cyrcle. The bottom type is also shelly material. Troll cedar plugs and spreader bars at 6-8 knots for yellowfin.
The surrounds going south are plenty of lumps already described. North of it, the area is more plain.
Also caught here: Mako, Bluefin, Mahi, Dorado, Skippie
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowfin & Bluefin Tuna | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
Most charters depart from Belmar - Closest to offshore canyons
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Recommended tackle for Tuna fishing.
50-class conventional combo for tuna trolling at the Hudson Canyon.
Heavy live-bait rod for chunking yellowfin off the Mud Hole.
4-8 oz slow-pitch and speed jigs for tuna and offshore bottom.

Ghanneey

Jiatai Fishing
Tuna trolling spreader bars. Short side, long side rigging-ready.

BLUEWING

BLUEWING
Padded gimbal belt + back harness for the long fight on offshore tuna.

GAFFER SPORTFISHING

SANLIKE
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Mako Hole is known for Tuna. Other species include Mako, Bluefin, Mahi, Dorado, Skippie.
Mako Hole is located 11 nm NW (300 degrees T) of "Texas Tower" spot. The nearest departure point is Barnegat Inlet.
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