The Regal Sword is a wreck complex on the east-of-Chatham grounds with a strong reputation for big bluefin. The wrecks and varied bottom hold serious bait, and that structure-and-bait combination has made it consistently productive for large tuna, with good ground fishing on the same piece.
The ground
The wreck structure and the bait it holds are the draw. The varied depths mean fish can be down deep on the structure, so heavy tackle and a good sounder pay off.
How to fish it
This is a spot where heavy jigs earn their keep, twelve to sixteen ounces to reach and work fish down on the structure. Jig the marks and troll the area; the same structure fishes well for groundfish too.
Tip Bring heavy jigs to the Regal Sword. The depth and structure mean you need enough weight, twelve to sixteen ounces, to get down and stay in contact with fish holding on the wrecks.