Fast swimmers and ferocious fighters, few fish are as fun to catch as the yellowfin tuna. This fish often feeds near the surface, so it is possible to use topwater techniques. Scale your tackle to the size and weight of the fish you're targeting. Depending on their size, they will attack any variety of baits you offer so be ready for a harsh strike on your line. Anglers should try to keep their line tight, especially as the fish gets near the boat because you lose the safety factor of line stretch. Seen as the alternative to those capturing and eating the rarer bluefin tuna, the yellowfin are still in the near-threatened category meaning that pleasure anglers should take lots of care when handling these big fighting fish. This species of tuna are also a top predator in the marine food chain, and so, maintaining a balance in the ocean environment is vital. Only take what you need as a pleasure angler and be sure to gently return those you do not intend to eat.