The Blue Fin tuna also known as SBFT or BFT shows up in early July in some of the offshore holes and sticks around till late November. This fish can be taken on heavier spinning gear and fly rods up to 15wt with the right weather conditions and feeding patterns. Nothing beats seeing fish up to 180lb clearing the water in pursuit of baitfish like tinker mackerel, sand eels, half beaks, krill, herring, codfish, and even bluefish. This fishery is tough to judge as these fish move from day to day and we need them feeding on top for the best chance of a hook up so things change fast and be ready when they do.

"Goto" Flies for School Blue fin
Clousers in all white, blue/white, chart/white Size 1/0-4/0
Skok's Mushmouth various colors Size 1/0-4/0
RM Pamet River Special
Tinker Mack Patterns
PNP Offshore Sand Eel Pattern
PNP Big bird Half Beak (Sore Patterns)

Flashy flies really help with the pelagic fish like tuna. Make your flies as "foul proof" as possible. All BFT flies should be tied on quality hooks from Owner or Gamakatsu. These fish are the real deal and why not have a good hook ready for the fish of a lifetime.

**14-15wt fly rods are a must for these fish as they pull hard and take plenty of backing. We fish Cape Cod and off Rhode Island for these fish from July until they leave in late October. I provide most gear for these fish but these fish vary from weight and size so check with me prior to fishing to see what gear will be suitable before bringing your own stuff.