Dogtooth tuna fishing
The dogtooth tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) is undoubtedly the star of jigging. It is one of the most desired species by fishing enthusiasts as it is a fighting machine. Besides the backache, boarding one of these predators leaves you with an unforgettable experience.
They are mostly caught offshore around and above the shallows in tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Ocean, from Australia, French Polynesia and Vanuatu to Japan, and from the Maldives, the Red Sea to Madagascar. After the bite, the dogtooth tuna will shave your jig on his brutal run to the bottom of the sea where he will try to break the line. So don't let him see the bottom of the ocean, close the reel brake and cross your fingers that he holds the line!
They can grow up to 2.5m long and weigh up to 130kg.
Top Dogtooth tuna Fishing destinations
Dogtooth tuna is a pelagic fish commonly found around and above the shallows in tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The best fishing destinations for dogtooth tuna range from Australia, French Polynesia and Vanuatu to Japan, and from the Maldives, the Red Sea, Seychelles (Farquhar Atoll) to Madagascar.
How to fish Dogtooth tuna
The best and most fashionable way is jigging. Jigs of 200 to 300 grams with 80-pound bass are used in depths of 80 to 100 meters. Dogtooth tuna are usually moved offshore near shallows and steep edges.
With live bait they can also be caught using a bonito or rainbow runner. They are rarely caught with trolling lures.
Species similar to Dogtooth tuna
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MORE INFO >Amberjack
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The GT or Giant Trevally(Caranx ignobilis) is found in tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans from the Red Sea and East African coasts to Hawaii, the Marquesas Islands, southern Japan and northern Australia. It is a popping lover's dream.
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Grouper is the common name for different species of fish from the Epinephelinae family. By the way, sea bass also belong to this family. The preferred territory of the grouper is rocky areas, wrecks and reefs where it can hide.
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The Jack Crevalle (Caranx hippos) is a very popular species in sport fishing. It belongs to the Carangidae species. Jack mackerel, amberjack and giant travally also belong to this family. The jack crevalle can grow up to a length of 120 cm and a weight of 30 kg.
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The best fishing charters for Dogtooth tuna
Catch & Cook Adventure
Uturoa, Raiatea,
20,00 ft
4
Nosy Be Rêves de Pêche
Nosy-Be, Madagascar
32,81 ft
4
Poseidon fishing charter
Hurghada, Egypt
32,81 ft
5
