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Dogtooth tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
Overview
The dogtooth tuna, also known as white tuna, is a species of pelagic marine fish which belongs to the family Scombridae. Despite the name "tuna", it is not actually a tuna. Instead, it is a bonito.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Small Tuna
Bridle hook small tunas.
- Skipjack Tuna
Effective trolled or drifted.
- Mackerel
Use a wire leader when using mackerel.
- Squid
Good all-around bait; easy to rig.
- Pilchards
Chum with pilchards to bring tuna in.
Artificial Lures
- Yo-Zuri Hydro MagnumTrolling LureBuy
Excellent for high-speed trolling.
- Halco Laser Pro 190Trolling LureBuy
Works well at various trolling speeds.
- Shimano Butterfly JigJigBuy
Effective jigging near reefs.
- Williamson Popper Pro 130PopperBuy
Great for surface strikes when tuna are active.
- Nomad DTX Minnow 200Trolling LureBuy
High-speed trolling, deep diving lure.
Techniques
Look for Dogtooth tuna near reefs and drop-offs using a fish finder, and vary your trolling speed to find what triggers strikes.
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Where to Find Dogtooth tuna
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Dogtooth tuna?+
Popular baits for Dogtooth tuna include Small Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, Mackerel, Squid, Pilchards. Tip: Look for Dogtooth tuna near reefs and drop-offs using a fish finder, and vary your trolling speed to find what triggers strikes.
Where can I catch Dogtooth tuna?+
Dogtooth tuna can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Zambales, Philippines; จังหวัดลพบุรี, Thailand; Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia. WikiCatch lists 11 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Dogtooth tuna get?+
Dogtooth tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) can reach up to 248.00000190734863 cm in length and 131 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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