Capt. Kevin Albohn
This one is great for advanced or beginners. The canyons, and inside the shelf all the way to 40 fathoms, have been hot with bigeye and yellowfin tuna, especially casting & jigging. Learn what “must haves” you need before you leave the dock. Learn how to target the fish with a combination of chum and artificials. This talk will also cover how to be ready to target fish that are near the surface, casting stick baits and poppers.

Capts. Taylor & Bryan Sears (Mass Bay Guides)
The fishing effort for giant bluefin has increased drastically. We have to adapt to the crowds. Learn how to maximize your odds in the fleet, and be the boat getting bites instead of the one that watches. Learn where to set up, based on bottom, bait, and tide. Learn tricks on how to present your baits to shy fish, like stick baits. **There are 2 stick bait workshops in the bait-rigging lab at 5:00 PM Saturday & 11:30 AM Sunday

Capt. Jorge Polo
Whether you’re jigging mid-water areas for bluefin tuna or targeting bigeye and yellowfin at the canyons, this talk will help you maximize your bites and hookup ratios. Learn new tackle and techniques for slow pitch applications. Learn how to add SWYMY Tails to your jigs and see what happens!

Capt. Jack Sprengel & Max Disposito (Shimano)
This multi-angle 360 degree presentation covers how light conditions, boat characteristics, sea state, prop wash, and customized trolling spreads all work together to create more hook-ups. Learn key factors behind lure design and their placement at the surface and below. Learn how to match them to the properties of your boat to help maximize their efficiency. For veterans looking to step things up, this will also cover how to get more bites by incorporating casting into your trolling game! Whether you’re new to offshore fishing or looking to add more depth and consistency, you’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on fishing your own spread with a uniquely customized purpose.

Capt. John Bunar
This will cover some very effective techniques on drifting for bluefin tuna. Learn why and how fishing from a small open style boat is a huge advantage in the giant bluefin game. This will cover things you can do to increase your odds at getting bites and how to set up an effective drift while fishing from a center console.

Capt. Kyle Douton
This one is great for anyone new or getting back in to the tuna game. Instead of taking years to figure out what works, learn what you need and how to do it first hand. This will cover trolling spreads and bait-rigging set ups for tuna both inshore and offshore, as well as outfitting your boat. **There will be an open house session immediately afterward in the J&B Store for anyone interested in seeing tools/tackle in person.

Capt. Matt Perachio
During the past few seasons, the jigging game has revolutionized the way we catch bluefin tuna, especially giants. New and improved tackle, innovative terminal gear, modernized hooks, and bullet-proof connections have enabled fishermen to step up their game against much bigger fish. It is common knowledge that jigs work just as effectively as live bait. Learn what tools, tackle, and skills you need to get you in the game **Matt will be hosting a connections workshop after this talk at 4:30pm in Workshop Room 2.

Capt. Tommy Howd
Learn a detailed rundown on how to set up your vessel for swordfish after the sun goes down. This will include what you need for tackle, how to set up your drift, what baits and lights you will need, where to position them, & where to start fishing based on bottom.