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Wahoo are found though out
the world’s tropical waters. They are also considered one of
the fastest of the pelagic game fish with speeds around 60
miles per hour. They are found around the 180-line out to
the deep drop-offs. They are also found in the Gulf Stream
and the edges of deep banks and seamounts.
Wahoo feed on small
baitfish, flying fish, mackerel, small tuna, ballyhoo and
they also like squid. The most popular bait used is a
ballyhoo, mullet or strip bait behind a bright bullet type
lure or skirt. This is usually fished off of a downrigger to
take the bait down to the fish.
The Cairn Swimmer and the
Marauder are specially designed artificial lure for Wahoo.
All lures and baits should be trolled at double speed if
specifically targeting the ‘Hoo. Most are caught as bi-catch
to Tuna or Marlin; not a bad bi-catch. They’re delicious. |
