Description: Florida Tuna Fishing off Venice Florida is a fishing trip to be remembered. The Blackfin Tuna has a bluish-black back with gray to silver sides and a white belly. A broad, brown stripe is located along the upper portion of the eye. There is a prominent yellow to golden-colored lateral band present on the sides. Small iridescent areas located on the sides of the abdomen are silvery. This area is sometimes marked with vertical rows of pale dots along with slightly elongate spots between these rows.
Food Value: Excellent. The "filet mignon" of fish. Great for Sushi.
Where found: Found offshore in warmer water during summer months, on or near the surface usually near offshore reefs, along current lines over reefs and banks.
Size: Common 10 to 30 pounds.
Florida Blackfin Tuna Record: 45 lbs., 8 ozs.
Blackfin Tuna Fishing Techniques: Casting, Drifting, Still Fishing and Trolling.
Remarks: Blackfin Tuna spawning occurs June to September in the Gulf of Mexico. Various fish, squid, shrimp, crabs, constitute the Blackfin Tuna diet. To book a Florida Tuna Fishing trip call Captain Tom Masse at 941-544-6138
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