Category: Fish

“Troll the spoon on a planer about 50 feet down, around 8 or 9 knots,” McElveen says. He uses 50 feet of 80-pound monofilament between the planer and the spoon. “A snap swivel at the spoon helps keep wahoo from biting off, and also prevents the line from twisting as the spoon spins.” What depth […]

the full moon. The day of the full moon is usually slower, with the best bite at mid-day.” Capt. Tony DiGiulian of Fort Lauderdale said that when the moon rises and sets during those days, as well as when the moon is directly overhead, can be the absolute best times to hook a wahoo. What […]

The “general” rule is to set the reel’s drag to 1/3rd of the line’s breaking strength. So if the reel is spooled with 50lbs mono, set the drag for 15lbs for the fight. How many pounds of drag is a wahoo? To troll for wahoo beneath the waves — wahoo typically bite below the surface […]

Hooks should be 7/0 to 10/0 depending on the size of your bait. Most of the trolling lures you are going to use will be rigged with ballyhoo. Choosing good ballyhoo will help with how long your baits will last. How do I know what size hook to use? Fishing hook sizes are generally referred […]

Biology. Atlantic wahoo grow fast, up to 8 feet and 158 pounds, though they are commonly between 3.3 and 5.4 feet long. They have a short life span, up to 5 or 6 years. They are able to reproduce at about 1 year old. What is the largest wahoo ever caught? 183poundsThe biggest Wahoo ever […]

Which fish should I avoid? (Note: Marlins are billfish similar to swordfish and often have higher-than-normal mercury levels as well. And while the mackerel species includes Hawaiian ono or wahoo, average levels in ono are only half as high, 0.4 ppm/Hg, putting it in the moderate-to-high-level category.) Does wahoo have high mercury? Total mercury concentrations […]

wahoo (n.) As the name of North American trees or shrubs, 1770, from distortions of native names; especially the “burning bush,” from Dakota (Siouan) wahu, from wa- “arrow” + -hu “wood.” In reference to the winged elm, it is from Muskogee vhahwv. Where did the expression wahoo come from? Official University of Virginia sports documents […]

About 50 percent of Hawaii’s commercial wahoo harvest is taken by trollers.Wahoo. Calories: 167 Total Fat: 9.4 g Saturated Fat: 2.4 g Cholesterol: 64 mg Sodium: 78 mg Is wahoo a healthy fish to eat? Hawaii Wahoo is an excellent source of healthy, extra lean protein. It is also low in saturated fat and low […]

Do not eat ANYTHING in the belly cavitie area. Wahoo have some serious parasites in the belly and if you get them, oooohhh my. Very long and intensive meds and bills. Are wahoo good eating? Wahoo is a great eating fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Because it has a meaty […]

Ono is a Hawaiian word meaning “good to eat.” It is commonly known as wahoo and is a close relative of the king mackerel. Built like a torpedo, they are fast swimmers. Ono rarely school, but groups are often found around fish aggregation buoys. Is wahoo the same as mackerel? It is best known to […]

Ono is a Hawaiian word meaning “good to eat.” It is commonly known as wahoo and is a close relative of the king mackerel. Built like a torpedo, they are fast swimmers. Ono rarely school, but groups are often found around fish aggregation buoys. What does Ono wahoo taste like? Wahoo (Ono) Flavor Profile. Ono […]

It transmits data via ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart and can connect to any device that accepts those protocols, and comes with both a rubber mount meant for your bike as well as a shoe mount. Does Wahoo Elemnt work without phone? Though the ELEMNT/BOLT/ROAM does not require a phone to record data, certain features outlined […]

wahoo (n.) As the name of North American trees or shrubs, 1770, from distortions of native names; especially the “burning bush,” from Dakota (Siouan) wahu, from wa- “arrow” + -hu “wood.” In reference to the winged elm, it is from Muskogee vhahwv. What does the word wahoo mean? Definition of wahoo (Entry 4 of 4) […]

Registered. Typically we use/eat the fish within 3 days of being refrigerated, if we know we will not use them within 3 days, we put them in a little water and ziploc freezer bag, and freeze them (with plenty of room for freezing expansion). How long is wahoo good for? Shelf life for Wahoo is […]

I always freeze wahoo for 7 days @ -10 before consuming raw….if there is anything parasitic, it will be destroyed by the cold, just as by heat. HACCP compliance is required by all sushi bars and freezing sashimi prior to consumption is law. How long does wahoo last refrigerated? Typically we use/eat the fish within […]

184 pound. The wahoo belongs to the tribe of Spanish mackerels. Wahoo can grow to 6 feet long and about 100 pounds. And some grow quite a bit bigger. The all tackle world record for wahoo belongs to Sara Hayward for a 184 pound fish caught in 2005 in Cabo San Lucas. What is the […]

It is white and firm; similar to halibut. It is my favorite white fleshed fish! What fish is wahoo similar to? king mackerelWahoo, a member of the Scombridae family of mackerels and tunas, is closely related to the king mackerel. Hawaiian lore has it that the name wahoo comes from European explorers’ misspelling of “Oahu” […]

Atlantic wahoo grow fast, up to 8 feet and 158 pounds, though they are commonly between 3.3 and 5.4 feet long. They have a short life span, up to 5 or 6 years. They are able to reproduce at about 1 year old. For males, this is when they reach 2.8 feet in length, and […]