Other common names:
Little Tuna.
Mackerel Tuna.
Identification:
Upper body green-blue with darker stripes.
Lower body silver with 3-5 dark spots near pectoral fins.
Short pectoral fins.
Dark caudal keel and finlets.
Temperature range:
21 - 30 Celsius (70 - 86 Fahrenheit).
Typical location:
Near islands, bays, over reefs, around flotsam and bait fish.
In open water along current lines.
Fishing methods:
Trolling small lures, feathers, plastic squid or minnows.
Casting shiny metal lures.
Fly-casting often in combination with chum.
Fighting characteristics:
A fast fighter with repeating runs. |
