Del Stephens has become synonymous with West Coast tuna and for good reason, he’s a central figure on the northwest tuna scene.  Del’s been venturing offshore, at times WAY offshore for decades in search of prized, hard-fighting albacore tuna which he’s developed quite a reputation for catching.  His book, “The Dark Side, One Man’s Journey to the 125 Foot Line and Back”, is considered required reading for anyone getting serious about chasing Pacific albacore.  And his tuna exploits go well beyond the NW.  He’s fished them all over the world and caught most every specie of tuna available.  Bluefin tuna off the Oregon and Washington Coasts have become a new target for Del and developing fishery for the region’s tuna fleet. Bluefin tuna have been cruising the waters of the pacific northwest for hundreds of years and recent changes in management practices are starting to show a dramatic increase in their numbers. In the next few years more of these giant predators will be more prevalent and more will be landed. Del Stephens has caught over 50 of these giants fishing the Outerbanks of North Carolina as well as offshore of San Diego and will share the techniques to find them and how-to properly rig, catch and land them. Del’s seminars fill-up so get there early and be prepared to be informed.