The southwest corner of Stellwagen Bank is one of the most popular pieces of the bank, in part because it is a manageable run from the Cape, Plymouth and the South Shore. Where the bank's southwest edge meets the deeper water, current concentrates sand eels and other bait, and bluefin set up to feed.
The ground
Fish the edge and the drop along the southwest side, where the shallower bank falls into deeper water. The exact productive spot shifts with the wind, the tide and where the bait is holding on a given day.
How to fish it
Start by trolling the edge to locate fish and bait, then switch to jigging or popping when you mark or see fish. When they are up on sand eels, small profiles matter.
Tip Work the edge, not just the top of the bank. The tuna often hold where the bottom drops off, so run your spread and your marks along the contour where shallow meets deep, that seam is where the bait gets pinned.