Wahoo!





Body elongated and covered with small, scarcely visible scales. Iridescent blue at the back and silvery sides with a pattern of vertical blue bars. The wahoo is found worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas. In most parts of its range, it is considered a highly prized catch. Although it is referred as a pelagic species is often available not too far from land. It reaches a good size and is a very hard fighter when shot. The flesh of the wahoo is white, delicate, and highly regarded by many gourmets; indeed the Hawaiian name for the fish, Ono, is also the Hawaiian word for delicious.
Definitely at the top 3 of blue water preys, along with tunas and billfish.

Common names:
Wahoo, ono, peto
Scientific name: acanthocybium solandri
Locations: Atlantic ocean, Indian Ocean, Pacific ocean
Hunting techniques: blue water hunting
Gun suggestion: 120-140cm or tuna gun
WR: 56,7 kg, Bruce Gaudino, Mexico 2002
Other characteristics: tremendous runs after the shot
Taste: excellent
Gunner: Mike Takach

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