The smallest member of the Thunnus genus and the sister fish of prized catches such as the Yellowfin and Bluefin Tuna, the Blackfin should not be overlooked neither as a game fish nor as a meal.
The species is considered to be one of the toughest light tackle fish, with flesh quality comparable to that of the Yellowfin. What the Blackfin lose in size, they make up in numbers and willingness to bite.
These pelagic fish usually feed close to the surface, where they often swim in large, similar sized schools mixed with Skipjack Tuna, with larger Blackfin close behind, deeper and in fewer numbers. They prefer warm waters above 70°F, but also migrate from very hot to cooler seas during the summer.
How big
Blackfin Tuna grow to about 40'' and up to 50lbs. They are commonly caught anywhere between 2 and 20lbs, with the average fish being about 7lbs.
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What matters is taste value linked with commercial value.
ReplyDeleteNo heard of blackfin one. Commercial value not known yet.
Bluefin is the most valuable? In Far East likely so.