Since the fish is not picky, you can use a range of techniques to catch it, such as live jigs, bait, trolling, and poppers. It eagerly takes live bait such as squid and small fish, which you can catch in the area beforehand. Commonly this fish is used as bait for billfish and tuna.

What is the best bait to catch blue runners?

Blue Runner Fishing Tips

Troll for blue runners with single hook mackerel spoons and tip them with squid to attract the fish. Troll slowly towards a wreck or a reef. Use shrimp as natural bait to attract this fish rather than crustaceans, which can slip off the hook easily.

How do you catch a rainbow runner?

Medium poppers like the 5-1/2" Yo-Zuri Sashimi Bull or Rapala Skitter Pop work well. They are also often caught while trolling various minnow plugs or skirts. Rainbow Runners will eagerly take live baits like small fish and squid. Any bait fish caught in the area they live should work.