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Species Spotlight: Mahi Mahi (Dorado)
The Mahi Mahi is one of the Oceans prettiest fish and will readily hit lures and dead baits presented by anglers who are big game fishing. The Dorado will provide anglers using light tackle with endless fun as they hit hard and run fast when hooked. Name: Mahi-Mahi Also known as: Dorado, Dolphinfish Scientific Name: Coryphaena Hippurus Mahi Mahi Description […]
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Species Spotlight: Amberjack
Name: Amberjack Also known as: N/A Scientific name: Seriola dumerili AMBERJACK Description Amberjacks are tough, fast game fish from the family Carangidae, that are found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Amberjacks are normally an olive-green colour or brownish-black in colour. Amberjacks are the largest of the jacks and these fish usually have dark stripes extending from nose to in front of their […]
Species Spotlight: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Name: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Also known as: Tunny, Northern Bluefin Tuna, Giant Bluefin Tuna Scientific Name: Thunnus Thynnus BLUEFIN TUNA Description The Atlantic Bluefin Tuna is the top predator and true giant of the sea, reaching sizes in excess of 1000lb this fish reaches lengths the same as a small-sized family car. These warm blooded amazing fish are easily recognized […]
Species Spotlight: Black Marlin
The Black Marlin is a well-known game fish, known for its immense speed and size, which are found mostly in tropical and subtropical waters like the Pacific ocean. This species is known for feeding on fish, squid octopods and other small Crustaceans often in shallow waters. Name: Black Marlin Scientific Name: Black Marlin Istiompax indica Also known as: Marlins, Short Nosed Sword Fishes, […]
Species Spotlight: Tarpon
Species: Tarpon Also known as: Silver King, Sabalo Latin Name: Megalops cyprinoides TARPON Description Because of their large size, legendary strength and stamina, magnificent beauty, and habit of jumping when hooked, the Tarpon is among the world’s most prized game fish. Tarpon are toothless and they swallow their prey whole. Adult Tarpon are four to eight feet long and weigh anything […]
Species Spotlight: Dogtooth Tuna
Name: Dogtooth Tuna Also known as: White Tuna Scientific Name: Gymnosarda unicolour DOGTOOTH TUNA Description The Dogtooth Tuna Gymnosarda Unicolor can reach up to 250cm in length and weights of over 130 kg have been recorded. These large-sized Tuna have a streamlined shape and a distinctive colour to their bodies. Dogtooth Tuna have a stunning blue-green colour on their backs […]
Species Spotlight: Wahoo
The Wahoo ( also known by the Hawaiian word “ono” ) is a favourite fish of many big game anglers. A very fast growing fish which is often mistaken for a king Mackerel is also known for being good to eat with its large circular flakes of meat that have a firm texture but short shelf life. This sleek superfast […]
Species Spotlight: Queenfish
Name: Queenfish Also known as: Giant Queenfish, Talang Queenfish, Leatherskin, Giant dart Scientific Name: Scomberoides Lysan Queenfish Description The body and head have a dusky green to a bluish back and a grey to silver coloured belly. The larger individuals are often golden, especially towards the belly, the sides have five to eight large, dull blotches above or touching the lateral line and […]
Species Spotlight: Yellowfin Tuna
Name: Yellowfin tuna Also know as: Yellowfin Scientific Name: Thunnus Albacares YELLOWFIN TUNA Description The Yellowfin Tuna is an amazing fish to catch especially when using light tackle, these fish hit hard and are solid lumps of muscle. The second dorsal fin of the yellowfin Tuna and the anal fin are bright yellow, giving this fish its common name. The main body of […]
