โ† Fish Guide
Yellowfin Tuna
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Yellowfin Tuna

ุงู„ุชูˆู†ุฉ ุตูุฑุงุก ุงู„ุฒุนุงู†ู

Tonneh / Tuna Asfar

Intermediateโœ“ CommonScombridae

Yellowfin Tuna are pelagic powerhouses that roam the open Red Sea in large schools, often following temperature breaks and current edges. They hit hard, run fast, and test your gear to its limits. Schools often mix with skipjack and are located by bird activity or surface boils.

Local names ยท what anglers actually call it

ุงู„ุชูˆูŠู†al-Tawin

tuna (general term used by Red Sea anglers)

source: egyhunters.com forum โ†—

Size

50โ€“200 cm

Depth

0โ€“250 m

Record weight

up to 200 kg

Habitat

Open water, offshore seamounts, temperature breaks

Best seasons

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Fishing techniques

TrollingJiggingPopping

Baits & lures

Trolling skirted luresFeathersJigs 80โ€“300gStick baits

Did you know?

Yellowfin can swim at over 75 km/h โ€” faster than a cheetah over distance.