WikiCatchFrigate tuna
Auxis thazard
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Small Mackerel
Effective trolled or drifted.
- Anchovies
Good for chumming and hook bait.
- Sardines
Chunking or whole on a circle hook.
- Squid
Versatile bait for various techniques.
- Small Herring
Trolled at moderate speeds.
Artificial Lures
- Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LCMinnow PlugBuy
Excellent for fast trolling.
- Williamson Sailfish CatcherTrolling LureBuy
Classic choice behind a spreader bar.
- Shimano Butterfly JigJigBuy
Effective for deep water jigging.
- Daiwa Salt Pro Minnow DSPM150FMinnow PlugBuy
Good for casting into feeding frenzies.
- Kastmaster XLSpoonBuy
Cast far to reaching distant fish.
Techniques
Look for birds diving or surface activity to find feeding schools of frigate tuna, and match your lure size to the baitfish they are feeding on.
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Where to Find Frigate tuna
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Frigate tuna?+
Popular baits for Frigate tuna include Small Mackerel, Anchovies, Sardines, Squid, Small Herring. Tip: Look for birds diving or surface activity to find feeding schools of frigate tuna, and match your lure size to the baitfish they are feeding on.
Where can I catch Frigate tuna?+
Frigate tuna can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Paraná, Brazil; Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia. WikiCatch lists 7 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Frigate tuna get?+
Frigate tuna (Auxis thazard) can reach up to 64.9999976 cm in length and 5 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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