Bluefin Tuna fishing
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.
For Ernest Hemingway the bluefin tuna is "The king of all fish". For recreational Anglers, the bluefin is the most desired fish because of its speed and strength.
Top Bluefin Tuna Fishing destinations
The three species of bluefin tuna - Atlantic, Pacific and southern bluefin - have divided the world's seas among them, except for the polar areas.
Can you eat Bluefin Tuna?
Starting from more than 5000 years ago, bluefin tuna and mankind have had a very close relationship. Japanese Anglers have been hunting this predator for more than 5000 years.
Cave paintings of bluefin tuna from the Stone Age have been found in Sicily. Ancient cultures such as the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks and Romans have fished bluefin tuna from the Strait of Gibraltar to the Bosphorus.
Bluefin tuna has always been eaten: marmitako, tuna with onions, Garum sauce (used to season food in ancient Greece or Rome), sushi, sashimi...
Species similar to Bluefin Tuna
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Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga). It has quite large eyes and differs from other tunas because it has a longer and larger pectoral fin (hence its Latin name: alalunga). The largest specimens can reach 1.40 m and weigh up to 40 kg.
MORE INFO >Albacore
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Amberjack ( Seriola dumerili), also known as Amberjack, Lemon Fish, Verderol and in the Canary Islands Medregal, inhabit the rather warm waters of the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. The best way to fish them is by jigging or with live bait. They can weigh up to 80 kg.
MORE INFO >Amberjack
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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.
MORE INFO >Bigeye tuna
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The Blue Marlin(Makaira nigricans) is probably the most iconic species for sport Anglers. This fantastic fighter feeds mainly on fish, octopus and squid. It is usually caught trolling offshore, using artificial lures or natural bait (bonito, mackerel...).
MORE INFO >Blue Marlin
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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.
MORE INFO >Dorado
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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.
MORE INFO >Wahoo
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The white marlin(Kajikia albida) is a beautiful fish that can be caught offshore in temperate and tropical waters. This fantastic electric blue fighter feeds mainly on fish, octopus and squid. It is usually caught trolling offshore, using artificial lures or natural bait (bonito, mackerel...).
MORE INFO >White Marlin
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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.
MORE INFO >Yellowfin tuna
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The best fishing charters for Bluefin Tuna
Pursuit 2570 Offshore
Siniscola Nuoro, Sardinia
26,25 ft
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Stamas Tarpon 25
Porec, Croatia
24,61 ft
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Scout 260/262 Sportfish EBRO DELTA
L'Ampolla, Ebro Delta
26,00 ft
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