Tuna Fishing

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.

The Atlantic bluefin tuna (Euthynnus alletteratus) is easily recognized by its dark spots next to the dorsal fins on the side. This tuna is common in tropical and temperate waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. The largest specimens weigh more than 17kg and are over 1.2m long.

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.

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.

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.

The dogtooth tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) is undoubtedly the star of jigging. It is one of the most popular species for fishing enthusiasts because it is a fighting machine. When you board one of these predators, apart from the backache, you will have an unforgettable experience. They can measure up to 2.5m and weigh up to 130kg.

Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) have a strong body with black stripes on the sides. Larger specimens can reach 1 m and weigh up to 10 kg. Fishing is mainly trolling with artificial lures in temperate and tropical waters.

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.