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A small, abundant tuna recognised by the dark wavy 'fingerprint' markings on its back and several dark spots below the pectoral fin. It forms fast surface schools close to the Egyptian Mediterranean coast and is a favourite light-tackle target.
Coastal pelagic water, surface schools over inshore shelves and around harbours
Surface feeding frenzies near shore at dawn and dusk in warm months
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Light–medium spin or light outfit; a is fine — small teeth, no needed.
Cast a small or into a surface-feeding school, or small feathers and lures.
Eating & safety
Bleed immediately after capture; the dark blood-rich flesh otherwise turns strong and unpleasant.
Best conditions: Surface feeding frenzies near shore at dawn and dusk in warm months
Often called 'false albacore', it is one of the fastest-accelerating fish for its size in the Mediterranean.