b'Trolling using outriggers such as these larger poles with fixed stainless-steel bases from Oceanblue (on Extreme) or handy drop in outriggers for smaller trailer boats are vital.WATER COLOUR In Godzone we have caught most of our bluefin in deep blue coloured water. It is often near green water or patchy green water but that is not essential.Over previous seasons, we have also caught 80% of tuna in a deep blue water colour and 20% in blue/green coloured water.BIRDS The best birds to look out for are petrels and shearwaters.There are many different types but generally the larger ones with brown underwing are best indicators of nearby game fish. These are also known as marlin birds to game COLOUR CHANGEStemperature break and your halfwayfisherman. These petrels are our Bait is often found around colourthere.A good colour change,birds to look for when out trolling changes and subsequently thatstemperature break and current linewide.Find working shearwaters and where youll find the tuna.Combinealong with birds is the perfect recipeyou are in the right place to locate a strong colour change with a goodfor locating SBT. feeding tuna. /FISHINGINGODZONE45'