Tuna Fishing In The Caribbean: A Compact Guide

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Mar. 13, 2023: If you’re looking for a vacation destination that is best for tuna fishing, the Caribbean should be on top of your list. The place has numerous fishing grounds, spoiling you for choices. Additionally, you can use multiple fishing methods and enjoy your fishing experience.

Thanks to its rich coral reefs, the Caribbean is home to several species. One of the commonly found fish species is tuna. However, several factors could influence the success of your fishing trip to the Caribbean. In fact, you may need more than just a single day to maximize your fishing experience. Therefore, a long-range fishing trip could come in handy. A long range fishing guide could help you plan your stay.

On that note, here’s a compact guide to Tuna fishing in the Caribbean:

Common Tuna Fishing Methods

Depending on the species and adaptability, you can use several methods to catch tuna fish. But, you must be an experienced angler to settle on a specific technique.

Here are some common fishing techniques that can help you have a successful fishing experience in the Caribbean:

Trolling: This technique involves maintaining a speed of 5-8 knots. It’s also specific to some tuna species. Remember, the deeper you set the bait, the slower you troll. You might want to spread your tackle from the back of the boat, creating an illusion of a school of fish and luring your prey to the bait. If you’re alert, you can make an easy kill.

Chumming: This technique works best if you’re fishing in shallow waters. It aims at bringing the fish up and making the kill before it can swim deeper. It has proven appropriate for catching yellowfin.

Casting Spin Reels: Anglers use fast spinning reels to lure the bluefin, one of the heaviest tuna species weighing nearly a hundred pounds. High-end spin reels can easily make the kill. You might want to boat the fish once you trap it. However, if you’re after the experience’s thrill, you can carry it to the shores.

Considering the various techniques, you should first research the species you want to catch when fishing in the Caribbean.

Tuna Fish Characteristics You Should Know

Tuna is one of the most expensive fish, making the species a highly coveted catch. However, some countries support selling sustainably caught tuna.  Every angler would love to catch several of them throughout their fishing career.

So, before you head out to catch the tuna, it’d be best to learn some characteristics and adaptations. This way, you can outsmart them and go for a quick kill.  Here’s a list of some features you should know:

They’re warm-blooded and can thus stay in the tropics, such as the Caribbean.

They’re endothermic and can maintain their body temperature even in cool waters.

They have a missile-like shape that gives them a fast speed ability underwater.

The best time to hunt them is when they’re looking for food.

These unique features can help you create an excellent trail when hunting for tuna. Bring appropriate bait, such as small fish like eels or squids. The wrong lure could spook them, and they’ll run fast into hiding.

Best Seasons For Tuna Fishing In The Caribbean

The Caribbean should top your list of destinations if you adore marine life. But fishing is best during specific seasons. Water and wind changes contribute to the presence of fish in the sea. Some will migrate to hotter areas while others move to cooler regions. It also means some can go beyond the safe points, making it challenging to fish around that time.

As such, it’s best to know when to go fishing in the Caribbean. High fishing seasons are from January to June; you’d want to visit within this period.

Some fish species are only caught inshore. Therefore, if you’re fishing offshore, you might not get to some specific species. For instance, Tuna can only be caught if you’re deep fishing.

They’re also seasonal species. Although you can fish the yellowfin all year round, there are peak seasons when you can easily catch your prey. For such reasons, to make the most of your tuna fishing experience, planning your trip around the peak seasons would be best.

Tuna Species Found In The Caribbean

As highlighted above, there are several tuna species. However, you can only find some specific species when fishing in the Caribbean. They include the following:

Yellowfin

Bigeye

Skipjack

Albacore

Pacific bluefin

Depending on the species you’re after, you should also consider an appropriate fishing technique. For instance, tropical tunas such as the big eye and yellowfin can only be caught when fishing offshore. Therefore, prepare to go deep fishing to increase your chances of catching the Tuna.

Conclusion

The Caribbean is an ideal place to go for tuna fishing. To enjoy the experience, plan your fishing trip around the peak seasons. This way, you’ll have increased chances of catching the fish. Remember to bring the right gear and polish your fishing skills for a guaranteed catch.

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Commonwealth Day to be celebrated around the world

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Commonwealth Day will be celebrated on Monday with observances, speeches, exhibitions and cultural events across the 56 Commonwealth member countries.

With ‘Forging a Sustainable and Peaceful Common Future’ as its theme, the day aims to unite 2.5 billion Commonwealth citizens in celebration of their shared values and principles, and in pursuit of a common future, centred on sustainability and peace.

This will be the first Commonwealth Day presided over by His Majesty King Charles III as King and Head of the Commonwealth. The day will also mark the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Commonwealth Charter, which outlines the values and principles that unify the 56 Commonwealth countries, representing one-third of humanity.

In her Commonwealth Day Message, the Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland KC, paid tribute to Her late Majesty The Queen for her seven decades of service and welcomed His Majesty The King for his first Commonwealth Day as the new Head of the Commonwealth.

Speaking on the role of the Commonwealth in her message, she said:

“We stand together now to face the challenges of the moment and seize the opportunities of tomorrow. Where there is violence and conflict, we work for peace. Where there is insecurity, we protect the culture, process and institutions of democracy. Where there is poverty, we tackle it. Where there is injustice, we challenge it.

“Where our brothers and sisters have their lives threatened and disrupted by the impacts of climate change, we stand with them, working tirelessly for climate action and a more sustainable world. I believe profoundly that our family of 56 nations and 2.5 billion people is stronger, more vibrant, more connected and more purposeful than ever.”

Drawing attention to the growing co-operation within the Commonwealth at a time of polarisation, Secretary-General Scotland added: “Our unique qualities and advantages mean that the Commonwealth in 2023 is not simply a part of the international system, it is a beacon within it. These qualities shine in the fact that, with a multilateral system under strain, the Commonwealth is growing, precisely because of what we stand for and what we can deliver.”

She continued: “So, on this tenth anniversary of our [Commonwealth] Charter, as we renew our commitment to its values and to each other, let us resolve together to ensure that in the years to come, we make the peaceful and sustainable common future we all strive for a reality for the whole Commonwealth.”

Around the Commonwealth, cities will host inter-faith, multi-cultural observances to mark the day. One of the largest gatherings will be the traditional service at Westminster Abbey in London and will be attended by The King, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, senior government officials, other dignitaries and hundreds of young people.

At the service, the theme will be expressed through musical performances, testimonies and readings from individuals representing several Commonwealth countries, including ‘Amalgamation Choir’, an all-female choir from Cyprus.

Commonwealth Day has been celebrated on the second Monday in March every year since 1977. In recent years, there has been a shift away from a single-day observance towards a full-week celebration, with Commonwealth Day as its focal point.

This year, as part of the Commonwealth of Nations Flag for Peace initiative, each Commonwealth country and every UK city will receive a flag, which they can raise on Commonwealth Day in celebration of the values of the Commonwealth Charter, including democracy, human rights, sustainable development, equality and respect.

Parliamentarians, mayors and high commissioners in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe will also mark the day with various activities, including speeches and cultural events.

The Commonwealth Secretariat has also produced a special quiz for students to learn more about the modern Commonwealth and its diverse membership. Schools around the Commonwealth can download and use the quiz free of charge.

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