Eliner posted the June 22, 2022 sea surface temperature (SST) charts for the Central California coast, noting that the conditions looked better than most years. SST charts are a critical tool for tuna fishermen, as water temperature is the primary factor driving albacore and bluefin distribution.
The topic likely included annotated SST images showing temperature breaks, upwelling zones, and the inshore edge of warm water that typically holds tuna. Eliner’s assessment that conditions looked promising would have been welcome news for Central California anglers planning their offshore trips.
The Central California SST forum was a unique feature of tunabite.com where Eliner regularly shared customized satellite data to help the community locate productive fishing grounds. These oceanographic posts were among the most valuable resources on the site for serious offshore fishermen.
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