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Acanthocybium solandri
Wahoo
Saltwater
About this species
A sleek, blue-barred mackerel among the fastest fish in the sea, capable of blistering runs. It slashes through bait schools near drop-offs, seamounts and current lines. High-speed trolling with skirted lures and wire leaders is the standard offshore tactic.
Season
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Depth
0 – 100 m
Habitat Spots
Offshore
Fishing Methods
TrollingLure
Bait & Rig
High-speed trolling at 12–16 knots with skirted lures or konaheads on wire leaders, or casting metal jigs to free-swimming fish.
Edibility & Taste
Excellent white-fleshed fish with mild flavor; best served fresh as steaks or sashimi and must be iced immediately after capture.
Similar Species
Unmistakable by its vertical blue bars on a blue-green body and extremely elongated mackerel-like build; no other species closely resembles it.
Record Weight
83.5 kg