Skipjack Tuna

Name:

Skipjack Tuna

Other Names:

Aku

Arctic Bonito

Mushmouth

Oceanic Bonito

Striped Tuna

Victor Fish

Scientific Name:

Katsuwonus pelamis

Characteristics:

It is a streamlined, fast-swimming pelagic fish, common in tropical waters throughout the world, where it inhabits surface waters in large shoals (up to 50,000 fish), feeding on fish, crustaceans, cephalopods and mollusks. It is an important prey species for large pelagic fishes and sharks.

Fishing Tactics:

Start pouring chum overboard in regular intervals once you have reached a potential fishing area.

Cast your baited line into the trail of chum behind the boat. Once tuna begin to feed on the chum, it is easy to catch them if they think your bait is just another piece of chum.

Sightcasting small lures or flies to tuna is also popular in some parts of the world and can be a very effective method for catching tuna.