Southern Bluefin Tuna Pre-Season Seminar Series - Gisborne

In response to the tragic 2024 season, where too many of our mates lost their lives on the water, the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council and Coastguard have teamed up with some bluefin legends to run pre-season seminars across the North Island and beyond.

The goal is simple: support our fishing community to prepare for the Southern Bluefin Tuna season by sharing knowledge, improving safety, and helping everyone get home safe.

Seminar Topics

• Setting up your boat and gear
• Spreads, lures, and rigging tips
• Vessel preparation
• Safety equipment and planning
• Maps, charts, and navigation for SBT hotspots
• Techniques: trolling, jigging, topwater
• Insights from local experts
• How to work around commercial fleets
• Tips for how to cross a bar
• Sharing knowledge to help us all come home safe