SBT are a precious and limited resource, so once you’ve enjoyed your interaction, release them carefully so they survive
I love fresh SBT – but look after that delicate flesh the second it hits the deck! Bleed and gut it then stuff it with ice to lower the core temp.
When you’re fighting a fish and you stop to rest, so does the fish – and that can lengthen the fight time.
If you’re going out to catch SBT, take the right gear. With super light tackle you have to fight them too long.
There’s something special about bluefin – but we need to appreciate them and do our bit to enhance the fishery, so it’s even better for the next generation.