Category: Fish

While this is suitable for vertical jigging, an 8- to 10-foot leader is preferable for casting since leader coils off the spool at a slower rate. go through the rod guides smoothly. With the longer leader, line color probably doesn’t make much difference, however I do have green and black C16 along with the white. […]

The Night Advantage Fishing under the cover of darkness provides a distinct advantage over daytime tuna techniques because gear size and strength — leaders, hooks, outfits and line — can be greatly increased. Can you troll for tuna at night? With the lack of a great night bite present in the canyons trolling at night […]

Bluefin Tuna migrate from their spawning grounds in the Sea of Japan and travel over 8,000km across the Pacific Ocean to the warm waters of California where they spend several years feeding and growing traveling up and down the coast between Mexico and as far north as Washington. What is the range of a bluefin […]

Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks (previously known as Wicked Tuna: North vs. South) is an American reality television series about commercial tuna fishermen based in the Outer Banks who fish for the lucrative Atlantic bluefin tuna off the coast of North Carolina. Where can I catch tuna in the Outer Banks? Best Bluefin Tuna Fishing Charters […]

It depends. Sometimes tuna are as close as 20 miles offshore, other days we run as far as 80 miles offshore. How far offshore do you have to go for tuna? You don’t have to travel very far to catch them – your fishing charter will take you about 50 miles offshore you will find […]

During certain times of the year in certain regions, and under the right conditions, yellowfin tuna swim very close to shore. This expands the numbers of anglers that can target them, as smaller boats can reach them when they are closer to shore. Can you catch yellowfin tuna from shore? Few locations in the world […]

Albacore generally show up 15-200 miles or more off the Pacific Coast in mid-July and stick around through September. Albacore are usually found where surface water temperatures are at least 59 degrees Fahrenheit and the water has a distinct clear blue color (this is where chlorophyll levels are around 0.25 mg/m3). Where are the tuna […]

Bluefin tuna cover thousands of miles on their annual migration, and it has been discovered that remote parts of the Gulf are used as their breeding grounds. Many of these bluefin tuna leave the Gulf after they spawn heading around the Florida peninsula. Where can I fish for bluefin tuna in Florida? Location: The Bluefin […]

The Gulf of Mexico is an important spawning location for bluefin tuna. As a result, it is always illegal to target bluefin of any size in the Gulf. The trophy bluefin fishery (73″ or greater) has a small 1.8mt quota reserved for incidental catches. However, these catches are also limited to one per vessel per […]

But remember that storing cans in places where the temperature exceeds 90°F (or 32°C) or freezing them is a bad idea. Will canned tuna go bad in heat? Canned tuna has a long shelf life when it is stored properly. Excessive heat can dramatically shorten the life span of canned tuna. Tuna that has been […]

White Tuna (Albacore) – The only species of fish that can be called “White Tuna” is Albacore. It is white to light pink in color and has a fairly firm texture. The flavor is mild; it has a very mild fish flavor. In many ways it is similar to a baked chicken breast – it […]

1 to 2 days. Canned Tuna or Salmon Will stay fresh after opening for 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator. Transfer opened canned fish to a sealed glass container or plastic bag. How do you keep canned tuna fresh after opening? Immediately refrigerate leftover canned tuna in a glass or plastic container. Do not […]

In the grocery stores, if you are shopping for ‘fancy white’ or simple ‘white tuna,’ you will find the albacore. It is more expensive than regular tuna. The fish is found in tropical and temperate waters across the globe and in every ocean as well as the Mediterranean Sea. Why is white tuna more expensive? […]

White tuna is composed of albacore and has a higher mercury level. Because albacore is a larger tuna species, it eats more fish that might contain mercury. This large tuna species has a firm texture and a light-colored flesh. What does it mean when tuna is white? Solid White Albacore Tuna, also known as white […]

White Tuna is not a thing. It’s a nick name… sometimes, it can (and you hope it’s this) refer to albacore white tuna or longfin tuna. But most of the time… it’s actually a fish called Escolar and this is the one you might have to worry about. Where does white tuna come from? Our […]

The black part you see in the picture is Bloodline/Red Muscle. The bloodline has a lot of blood to provide oxygen. Though many folks dislike the taste and smell of bloodline, it’s edible – full of nutrients. What is the black stuff in my can of tuna? That dark, nearly black area in the middle […]

“The Japanese government considers them toxic…. It is prohibited to sell or serve these ‘white tunas. ‘ It is that dangerous!” exclaims the chef. He adds that he personally would never purchase any fish marked “white tuna.” Is white tuna sashimi good? Also known as albacore, true white tuna is actually pinkish in color, milder […]

It’s just that the meat turns white when cooked in the canning process. All tuna loses its rosy hue and lightens up to some extent during cooking. Albacore is one of the smaller tunas. Does tuna change color when cooked? After tuna is cooked, it turns light in color, and this is what you see […]

White Tuna is not a thing. It’s a nick name… sometimes, it can (and you hope it’s this) refer to albacore white tuna or longfin tuna. But most of the time… it’s actually a fish called Escolar and this is the one you might have to worry about. Can you eat white tuna raw? The […]

Fuel costs $3.51 per gallon with an average of 140 miles per trip. How big of a boat do you need for tuna? SIZE. Tuna fishing occurs in some of the deepest and roughest waters on the planet, so you need to be prepared with a boat that is large enough to handle heavy waves […]