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Can You Eat Skipjack Tuna?

Skipjack is a type of tuna that is typically a medium-sized fish in the tuna family. They can grow to be about 3 feet in length on average and can normally be found in both tropical and water with warm temperatures...

dogtooth tuna

Dogtooth Tuna 

The Dogtooth tuna is a large fish that resides in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.    Another name for the Dogtooth tuna is the White Tune. Alternatively, its scientific name is Gymnosarda unicolor.   ...

atlantic bonito

Atlantic Bonito 

The common names for the Atlantic Bonito are the Northern Bonito, Common Bonito, and Oceanic Bonito. Its scientific name is Sarda sarda.    The Atlantic Bonito is a smaller and streamlined member of the tuna...

little tunny

Little Tunny

Little tunny is a type of tuna in the Euthynnus genus. It is the most common tuna in the Atlantic Ocean and is sometimes known as false albacore. Here’s everything you need to know about Little Tunny:   Species...

Skipjack Tuna

Skipjack Tuna

The skipjack tuna is part of the Scombridae genus and is known by many names, including balaya, ocean bonito, victor fish, and striped tuna. Here’s everything you need to know about this species of tuna.  ...

blackfin tuna

Blackfin Tuna

The blackfin tuna is the smallest member of the Tunnus genus. Here’s everything you need to know about this unique member of the tuna family.   Species Description The blackfin tuna is relatively small...

Albacore Tuna

Albacore Tuna

The Albacore tuna belongs to the Thunnus genus and may also be known as Pacific albacore, longfin tuna, and German bonito. Here’s everything you need to know about Albacore tuna. Species Description Albacore tuna are...

bigeye tuna

Bigeye Tuna (Thunnus Obesus)

Bigeye Tuna There’s a large variety of tuna species in our oceans. Many of them are difficult to tell apart from the other species.  The Bigeye tuna is a popular open water fish that shares many similarities...

yellowfin tuna

Yellowfin Tuna

Yellowfin tuna are incredibly strong and fast fish. This is one of the fastest types of tuna and can reach speeds of up to 50 mph. These qualities have made them a top catch by sport fishers who appreciate their...

Bluefin Tuna Close Up Underwater

9 Types of Tuna Every Angler Should Know

Tuna are one of the most sought after fish species on the oceans by recreational and commercial fishermen.  They are not only great for eating, but they are also one of the hardest fighting fish to reel in.  For these...

tuna fishing

How Long is Tuna Fishing Season?

Tuna is one of the most popular species of fish to target, both because it’s fun to catch and delicious to eat. But when can you catch tuna? Usually, tuna fishing season ends when the winter is in full swing. An...

best tuna lure to catch bluefin

The Ultimate Fishing Lures for Tuna

It is no surprise that most lures catch more fisherman than fish.  If I walk into a tackle store, I’ll walk out with more fishing lures and tackle than I will ever need.  Do I really need the same lure in five...