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Southern Canyons (Spencer, Lindenkohl, Poor Man's, Norfolk)

Southern Canyons (Spencer, Lindenkohl, Poor Man's, Norfolk)

Widest Thermal Break of the Year Lights Up Yellowfin on the Poor Man's Seam

A dirty blow gave way to the best canyon structure we've seen all season — and the bluefin found a shortcut at 20 fathoms while we wait on the first marlin flags.

Capt. Ray LugoJul 10, 2026
Southern Canyons (Spencer, Lindenkohl, Poor Man's, Norfolk)

Widest Thermal Edge of the Season Lights Up Poor Man's–Wilmington Seam for Yellowfin

A post-blow window with a 10-degree break on the shelf has tuna stacked on the 100-fathom line — and the white marlin clock just started ticking.

Capt. Ray LugoJul 8, 2026
Southern Canyons (Spencer, Lindenkohl, Poor Man's, Norfolk)

Warm water eddy sets up on Spencer and Lindenkohl, tuna and wahoo answer the call

A post-full-moon push of blue water put fish on the troll all week — just not everywhere, and not for everybody.

Capt. Ray LugoJul 4, 2026
Southern Canyons (Spencer, Lindenkohl, Poor Man's, Norfolk)

Poor Man's Canyon fires as bluefin crash the 78-degree break

Mid-Atlantic canyons heating up with tuna action as thermal structure sets up perfectly.

Capt. Ray LugoJun 26, 2026
Southern Canyons (Spencer, Lindenkohl, Poor Man's, Norfolk)

Poor Man's Canyon bluefin bite fires as thermal breaks stack bait deep

Mid-Atlantic canyons producing quality yellowfin and scattered bluefin as water temps stabilize in the 70s.

Capt. Ray LugoJun 25, 2026
Southern Canyons (Spencer, Lindenkohl, Poor Man's, Norfolk)

Bluefin blitz hits Poor Man's as 68-degree water stacks bait on the shelf

Spencer and Lindenkohl firing on the troll while Norfolk holds yellowfin in the deep.

Capt. Ray LugoJun 24, 2026
Southern Canyons (Spencer, Lindenkohl, Poor Man's, Norfolk)

Canyon water hits 67 degrees as yellowfin and mahi push into Spencer Canyon

Offshore trolling window opens as shelf temps climb above feeding threshold.

Capt. Ray LugoJun 19, 2026
Southern Canyons (Spencer, Lindenkohl, Poor Man's, Norfolk)

Yellowfin blitz fires Spencer Canyon as 72-degree water holds bait tight

Wahoo and mahi crashing the edges while bluefin work the thermocline at 80 feet.

Capt. Ray LugoJun 17, 2026
Southern Canyons (Spencer, Lindenkohl, Poor Man's, Norfolk)

Yellowfin explosion at Spencer as warm water pushes north from the Gulf Stream

Norfolk and Lindenkohl firing on live bunker as 72-degree water holds bait tight to the ledges.

Capt. Ray LugoJun 12, 2026
Southern Canyons (Spencer, Lindenkohl, Poor Man's, Norfolk)

Canyon intel thin as offshore buoys go dark, but the calendar says Spencer first

With 44017, 44039 and 44040 offline, June timing and the last published SST chart from June 8 carry the load for southern canyon planning.

Capt. Ray LugoJun 10, 2026