Bigeye tuna fishing
Bigeye tuna(Thunnus obesus), known in the Canary Islands as tuna, is a member of the tuna family, along with bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna and albacore. They can exceed 2 meters and weigh up to 200 kg.
This pelagic fish is fished in temperate and tropical seas (except the Mediterranean). Trolling is the best fishing technique.
Species similar to Bigeye tuna
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The bluefin tuna(Thunnus thynnus) is a pelagic fish that can weigh up to 500kg. The largest bluefin tuna, in fact, weighed 780kg. These large predators can be fished offshore by trolling, jigging, spinning or baiting.
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The bonito(Sarda sarda sarda), also called Sierra in the Canary Islands, is a fast tuna and a hunter of sardine, anchovy, horse mackerel and mackerel. It has a dark striped back, while its belly is silver. They can reach 80 cm in length and weigh up to 8 kg.
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Also known as llampuga(Coryphaena hippurus), the dorado has its very peculiar shape with its flattened head, a long dorsal fin and its vivid colors ranging from dark blue and green on the top and yellow on the sides.
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The wahoo(Acanthocybium solandri) or wahoo, also called Ono in Hawaii (translated means "delicious"). It is a species very appreciated by Anglers for its delicious meat, but also for its impressive strength and speed.
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Yellowfin tuna(Thunnus albacares) is a species of tuna found in tropical and subtropical oceans. It is smaller than bluefin and bigeye tuna. It is immediately recognizable by its long, bright yellow dorsal and anal fins.
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The best fishing charters for Bigeye tuna
Balancal Big Game Fishing
Funchal, Madeira, Madeira
Santa Cruz II
San Javier, La Manga del Mar Menor
NATIVE CREW | MADEIRA FISHING & TOURS
Funchal, Madeira
Moira Fishing Adventure
Los Cristianos, Tenerife