https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tutorial-videos-1/what-we-are-all-about 2026-02-14T13:02:42-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/Publication9_520x500_520x500_83dd1bd0-3a30-4340-b1db-e4d5603ff66f.gif?v=1771092162 2/27/24 Why we started Bluefin Plus https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/testing/viper-41-strength-test 2026-02-14T14:21:34-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/testing/hogy-protail-5-strength-test 2026-02-14T14:58:04-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/9._6oz_protail_Olive_520x500_520x500_8713f6ea-66bd-46d1-97bd-fa71e7e711ea.webp?v=1771099084 12/10/23 Hogy protail hook test 5.5" 2oz. Hook pull test in the shop https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/testing/hogy-protail 2026-02-14T14:57:07-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/Diagram_Pro_Tail_Palle_1024x1024_520x500_520x500_ea8803b0-fccc-4752-bbcf-48062dd2f272.webp?v=1771099027 2/23/24 Hogy protail hook test 6.5" 5oz. Hook pull test in the shop https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/on-the-hunt/video-1 2026-02-14T13:08:36-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/unnamed_10_7bfb475c-7654-42b6-8d92-2d4684f977e0.jpg?v=1771092516 2/23/24 We found the life, now what? https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/on-the-hunt/video-2 2026-02-14T13:16:18-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/on-the-hunt/video-3 2026-02-14T13:18:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/unnamed_6_55390c8a-2625-4598-af4a-7433f1684b86.jpg?v=1771093081 2/23/24 Where to start looking Part 3 https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/testing/curve-point-treble-4x 2026-02-14T13:48:21-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/how-to-rig-a-lure 2026-02-14T13:05:39-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/how-to-rig-a-jig 2026-02-14T13:05:59-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/TUNA_RIGGED_SAND_EEL_JIG_DIAGRAM_1024x1024_520x500_520x500_2474fb41-5e31-4d38-8dd2-3b710225bac4.webp?v=1771092359 2/23/24 How we rig our jigs. Hook, split ring, solid ring edition https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/testing/stinger-treble-hook-strength-test 2026-02-14T13:32:32-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/testing/150lb-varivas-split-ring-strength-test 2026-02-14T13:44:40-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/testing/bkk-split-ring-strength-test 2026-02-14T13:45:22-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/trilene-knot 2026-02-16T12:02:53-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/trilene.knot_520x500_520x500_c53887f8-2df5-403a-8b6c-5f453fc53fcb.jpg?v=1771261373 2/23/24 Trilene knot. Let's tie one together https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/testing/spro-split-ring-strength-test 2026-02-14T13:38:25-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/testing/spro-split-ring-video-2 2026-02-14T13:36:24-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/IMG_0298_520x500_520x500_4fdfa1f6-8f24-4027-ab67-ccda1d1c12da.jpg?v=1771094184 1/1/24 Part 2 Spro 150lb split ring. Pull test in the shop https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/what-reels-we-use 2026-02-14T13:04:33-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/alfc-daiwa-bg-mg-10000-spinning-reel_1_520x500_520x500_46765134-a55f-49ed-989d-d4e422e56962.jpg?v=1771092273 5/5/24 When we spool with solid, this is what we use and why https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/reels-we-use-3 2026-02-14T12:52:37-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/C-16-White_1100x_900x_520x500_520x500_39c7c5ff-8289-4341-8859-a8d6170b5076.webp?v=1771091557 5/5/24 When and why we spool with hollow core, and the advantages https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/splicing-hollow-core-video-1 2026-02-14T12:51:06-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/Picture3_520x500_520x500_ff6eaae4-5259-4310-98ae-f573d22d1a6a.gif?v=1771091466 2/8/24 Part 1 Splicing Cortland C-16 hollow core. Insertion and needle choice https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/splicing-hollow-core 2026-02-14T12:49:53-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/hollow-core-saga-part-2 2026-02-15T14:37:40-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/unnamed_55.jpg?v=1771184260 2/9/24 Part 2: Cortland C-16 hollow core. Lets finish with glue and serve it https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/my-take-on-circle-hooks 2026-02-14T13:58:58-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/know-your-drag-setting 2026-02-10T10:19:50-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/testing/mustad-hook-strength-test 2026-02-14T13:33:52-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/testing/bkk-viper-41-strength-test 2026-02-14T13:46:18-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/splicing-a-reverse-locking-end-loop 2026-02-14T13:28:07-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/rigging-soft-plastics 2026-02-14T13:02:57-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/IMG_1701_520x500_520x500_edb87a36-386c-4b33-afad-14909ff02625.jpg?v=1771092177 4/30/24 Do poppers work at Cape Cod? This is how and when we use them. https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/lures-we-use-and-how-we-use-them 2026-02-14T13:02:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/lures_520x500_520x500_b00e23ac-db27-4d81-8761-e7a16a0f8756.jpg?v=1771092121 4/30/24 Some of our most productive lures 2023 & 2024 season https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/rigging-soft-plastics-for-tuna 2026-02-14T13:03:17-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/IMG_1102_520x500_520x500_aca8dc01-ab6a-47ac-b1c9-3a594f24fd32.jpg?v=1771092197 5/5/24 Lures that we used 20 years ago (That would still work today) https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/testing/20lb-test-leader-material 2026-02-14T13:48:58-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/leader_pic_520x500_520x500_0eb9325c-f703-4b18-b854-2e2f327aa366.jpg?v=1771094938 5/14/24 20lb Mono Vs Fluoro abrasion test in the shop https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/testing/40lb-test-leader-material 2026-02-14T13:26:05-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/IMG_1834_520x500_520x500_7711b755-5be5-479a-a20c-ce6b6b60c404.jpg?v=1771093565 5/18/24 40lb Leader abrasion test in the shop https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/my-way-of-crimping 2026-02-14T16:20:24-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/unnamed_33.jpg?v=1771104024 5/18/24 How we crimp our leaders and why, techique and tackle https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/why-we-put-the-assist-hooks-on-our-jigs 2026-02-14T16:19:08-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/unnamed_40.jpg?v=1771103948 5/18/24 What is a jigging assist hook? Why they help hookup ratio https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/leader-length-and-why 2026-02-14T13:22:11-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/0D6A1280_520x500_520x500_41b74f7d-945c-4b89-be0d-af40357305c7.webp?v=1771093331 5/28/24 Leader length for casting rods and why its different from jigging https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/three-ways-we-tie-our-leader 2026-02-14T15:43:43-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/unnamed_9_520x500_520x500_2c6716b7-fcea-4724-aa23-2c6d9a566927.jpg?v=1771101823 5/31/24 Mainline to leader connections https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/pe-rating 2026-02-14T13:47:33-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/IMG_1986_520x500_520x500_a25555cb-44a0-438d-abb6-71345f43b210.jpg?v=1771094853 6/6/24 PE rating : What does PE mean and why it's different from LB test https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/lure-techniques 2026-02-14T13:23:59-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/IMG_1985_1_520x500_520x500_6c54fe51-1303-4258-a21c-b4d1246132dc.jpg?v=1771093439 6/6/24 Lure rigging techniques that would still work today https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/on-the-hunt/learn-to-read-the-birds 2026-02-14T12:58:04-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/IMG_0410_520x500_520x500_a9f3bd96-ab5e-4420-8b88-a461de29ba2f.jpg?v=1771091884 6/27/24 Learn to read the birds and it will change your game. https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/drag-full-spool-vs-empty-spool 2026-02-16T12:03:45-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/IMG_2195_520x500_520x500_6faddecc-7def-4d31-953b-ee0eb47155e2.jpg?v=1771261425 7/5/24 Drag: full spool vs empty spool. Wow, the difference is crazy https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/terminal-tackle 2026-02-10T10:28:40-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/on-the-hunt/mistakes-i-ve-made 2026-02-14T13:19:25-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/on-the-hunt/new-finding-life-what-do-we-do-now 2026-02-14T13:11:49-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/new-knots-for-tying-heavy-leader 2026-02-14T12:54:35-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/new-knots-and-why-they-break 2026-02-14T12:56:45-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/Picture4_520x500_520x500_2bbf6524-a47c-4a62-84e9-4494101e43c2.gif?v=1771091805 10/11/24 Knots and why we think they break https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/on-the-hunt/new-topwater-lures-we-use-the-most 2026-02-14T13:57:58-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/new-fg-knots-does-a-short-fg-knot-hold 2026-02-16T12:04:07-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/testing/new-treble-hooks-old-vs-new 2026-02-14T12:57:13-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/on-the-hunt/new-soft-plastics 2026-02-14T13:17:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/IMG_3670_520x500_520x500_3896b8b6-fd1e-4623-b0b7-539f5d47ff76.jpg?v=1771093054 12/19/24 Our top producing soft plastics (2023-2024) https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/new-tiagra-80w-drag-setting 2026-02-14T12:51:23-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/dec4_520x500_520x500_c020b992-125f-4aac-b2d9-e9082ff4a982.png?v=1771091483 12/19/24 Shimano Tiagra 80W. Important features and why we fish them https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/new-seasoned-line-vs-new-line 2026-02-16T12:06:13-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/C-16-WhiteComp_1100x_1_520x500_520x500_520x500_e08ddf00-f56f-49a7-b118-cc9334a793b3.webp?v=1771261573 12/19/24 Should you replace your braid after each season? https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/new-drag-setting-for-our-80s 2026-02-14T12:54:15-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/new-top-shot-on-your-80s-continued-from-drag-setting-your-80s 2026-02-14T13:07:51-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/new-how-i-set-the-drag-on-my-80s 2026-02-14T12:53:39-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/rigging-your-bait-rods-balloons-bands-weight 2026-02-10T11:02:51-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/1-19-25-new-offshore-loop-quick-way-to-add-abrasion-resistance-onto-your-hook 2026-02-10T11:01:52-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/1-19-25-new-choosing-which-size-circle-hooks-i-use-on-a-daily-basis 2026-02-10T10:11:37-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/new-2-22-2025-things-i-bring-on-the-boat-for-everyday-use 2026-02-10T10:26:38-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/testing/does-melting-the-tag-end-of-your-crimp-make-a-difference 2026-02-14T13:25:31-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/new-2-22-2025-how-i-prepare-my-reels-before-spooling-them 2026-02-14T11:04:55-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/new-3-17-25-what-to-look-for-in-the-spring-time-when-rigging-your-reels 2026-01-03T13:30:37-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/new-3-17-25-mistakes-i-see-reeling-against-the-drag 2026-02-18T16:50:45-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/testing/new-3-17-25-reasons-why-a-dressed-hook-benefit-hook-up-ratio 2026-02-16T16:40:57-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/4-6-25-new-how-we-tie-our-fg-knot 2025-12-21T17:29:43-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/IMG_4888.png?v=1766356183 4/6/25 How we tie our FG KNOT https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/new-4-6-25-what-knots-we-use-like-why 2026-02-14T14:37:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/avani-shock-leader-maguro3_720x_b0bde1ea-0a2f-4681-a271-15b3bd348320.webp?v=1771097822 4/6/25 3 Knots. Still some our favorites but check out our updated videos https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/4-6-25-new-maximize-while-minimizing-your-gear 2026-02-14T16:01:30-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/unnamed_13_cc4cc43c-5cea-4417-97c5-d5f1bd74e935.jpg?v=1771102890 4/6/25 Mono vs Fluoro. Does it really matter? https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/on-the-hunt/5-7-25-new-dial-down-whats-needed-for-your-boat-mistakes-i-made 2026-02-08T15:48:38-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/unnamed_12_655aba89-b78c-40d9-ac10-43c7cef1eea9.jpg?v=1770583718 5/7/25 Prioritize Your Gear. Don't Need to Bring the Kitchen Sink https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/5-7-25-new-gafts-and-knives-on-our-boat-when-dealing-with-tuna 2026-02-10T10:33:33-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/on-the-hunt/5-7-25-new-what-you-need-to-know-about-whales-when-looking-for-tuna 2026-02-14T13:09:27-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/unnamed_11_dc7b7cdd-a57c-43ed-aac6-d3965835e0d2.jpg?v=1771092567 5/7/25 Whales - What they mean and why they're important https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/new-line-to-line-splice 2026-02-14T12:55:23-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/6-14-25-new-locking-your-end-loop 2026-02-10T10:36:41-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/on-the-hunt/6-14-25-new-a-couple-ways-to-hook-your-lure-up-could-save-your-rod-lure-leader 2026-02-14T13:27:15-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/new-7-10-2025-part-2-putting-my-floater-bait-out 2026-02-14T11:28:51-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/new-7-10-2025-part-3-putting-your-down-rod-down 2026-02-10T10:18:34-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/new-10-5-25-double-checking-things 2026-01-03T14:50:30-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/new-10-5-25-wind-ons-and-everythign-i-use 2026-02-14T12:37:49-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/new-10-5-25-part-1-how-i-make-my-wind-ons 2026-02-14T12:34:26-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/new-10-5-25-part-2-wind-on 2026-02-14T12:36:49-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tutorial-videos-1/our-goal-here-at-bluefin-plus 2026-02-19T17:28:33-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/what-lures-worked-best-for-us 2026-02-14T12:52:19-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/new-12-21-25-line-twist-how-it-happens-and-what-it-means 2026-02-14T13:20:05-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/new-12-21-25-what-size-reel-should-i-buy-14k-18k-20k 2026-02-14T13:18:33-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/new-12-21-25-lets-open-up-my-bag-after-the-season 2026-02-15T14:05:55-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/new-12-21-25-conserve-your-energy-in-a-fight-lets-straight-rod-that-fish 2026-02-14T12:51:37-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/new-2-6-26-heavy-leader-knots-part-1 2026-02-14T14:31:26-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/new-2-6-26-heavey-leader-knots-part-2 2026-02-14T14:26:38-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/techniques/new-2-6-26-build-a-simple-bait-leader 2026-02-10T10:23:30-05:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/new-03-28-26-lets-add-some-split-rings-and-hooks-to-our-most-popular-topwater-plus 2026-06-14T19:48:56-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/frame_0000_e95b052e-a4c6-4268-85ee-4d5bfff1b491.jpg?v=1781480936 03.28.26 - Let's add some split rings and hooks to our most popular topwater plus https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/new-03-28-26-no-intel-start-of-the-season-5-lures-that-we-have-on 2026-06-14T19:49:24-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/IMG_2566_673f019e-e9fc-47a4-828b-c80031f54500.jpg?v=1781480964 03.28.26 - No Intel? Start of the season? 5 Lures that we have on... https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/new-03-28-26-do-poppers-always-work-when-to-throw-them 2026-06-14T19:49:44-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/8265/0918/articles/IMG_1705_1_538805c4-375c-45fe-abea-bb3d6d9f7883.jpg?v=1781480984 03.28.26 - Do poppers always work? When to throw them... https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/tackle/new-06-14-2026-loose-braid-issues-and-how-to-fix-it 2026-06-14T19:53:02-04:00 weekly https://bluefinplus.com/blogs/on-the-hunt/new-6-14-2026-lets-go-find-them 2026-06-14T20:10:48-04:00 weekly