Buoy Area off the New Jersey coast
Following part of the 40 fathom depth line, the area forms a wavy line that looks like two fingers. 54 nautical miles E (90 degrees T) from the Y "F" buoy in Cape May. Troll cedar plugs and spreader bars at 6-8 knots for yellowfin.
The surrounding characteristics are composed by sandy and muddy material as a bottom type.
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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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Check AvailabilityOffshore tackle for the 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.

CAPT JAY FISHING

TitanixHook
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

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Spencer Fingers is known for Tuna.
Spencer Fingers is located 54 nm E (90 degrees T) from the Y "F" buoy in Cape May.
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