Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
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Dogtooth Tuna Description
Dogtooth Tuna are a fantastic gamefish found in the South Pacific and the Indian Ocean. They have a wicked set of teeth and frequently bite through thick leaders. They generally live near reefs and are adept at bricking anglers in the rocks.
Dogtooth Tuna attain weights of over 200lbs although I’m told that fish of that size require a lot of luck to land. They are one of this planet’s great gamefish. I haven't caught many of them but I've done a decent amount of research on them. I’ve never landed a large one but it’s on my list.
Dogtooth Tuna Tackle
Dogtooth Tuna are generally caught either trolling or jigging. For trolling for large ones a 50 W type trolling outfit with 100lb braided line should be sufficient. For jigging, there are a number of specialized jigging rods from Japan that are light but can handle big fish. These rods are not cheap. Make sure you use a wire leader. Click here for tackle recommendations.
Dogtooth Tuna Techniques
Dogtooth Tuna can be caught with bait and lures.
Dogtooth Tuna Lures
Dogtooth Tuna can because caught trolling Rapala type lures. The few I have caught were all caught this way. Troll on the outside of the reef.
There are a number of jigs that people use for these, mostly from Japan. I haven’t fished them enough to recommend any but there is some good info on the sites below.
Dogtooth Tuna Baits
I have never caught a Dogtooth Tuna on bait but I’ve read they will take a variety of live baits which makes sense.
Where to get the big DogtoothTuna
The Coral Sea has some huge ones. Some big ones are also caught off the coast of Tanzania.
Other Dogtooth Tuna Resources
The above barely scratches the surface on how to catch Dogtooth Tuna. The resources below will provide a wealth of information:
Not cheap, but these guys will put you on the doggies: www.nomadsportfishing.com.au
Gymnosarda unicolor
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Other Species
Dogtooth Tuna Description
Dogtooth Tuna are a fantastic gamefish found in the South Pacific and the Indian Ocean. They have a wicked set of teeth and frequently bite through thick leaders. They generally live near reefs and are adept at bricking anglers in the rocks.
Dogtooth Tuna attain weights of over 200lbs although I’m told that fish of that size require a lot of luck to land. They are one of this planet’s great gamefish. I haven't caught many of them but I've done a decent amount of research on them. I’ve never landed a large one but it’s on my list.
Dogtooth Tuna Tackle
Dogtooth Tuna are generally caught either trolling or jigging. For trolling for large ones a 50 W type trolling outfit with 100lb braided line should be sufficient. For jigging, there are a number of specialized jigging rods from Japan that are light but can handle big fish. These rods are not cheap. Make sure you use a wire leader. Click here for tackle recommendations.
Dogtooth Tuna Techniques
Dogtooth Tuna can be caught with bait and lures.
Dogtooth Tuna Lures
Dogtooth Tuna can because caught trolling Rapala type lures. The few I have caught were all caught this way. Troll on the outside of the reef.
There are a number of jigs that people use for these, mostly from Japan. I haven’t fished them enough to recommend any but there is some good info on the sites below.
Dogtooth Tuna Baits
I have never caught a Dogtooth Tuna on bait but I’ve read they will take a variety of live baits which makes sense.
Where to get the big DogtoothTuna
The Coral Sea has some huge ones. Some big ones are also caught off the coast of Tanzania.
Other Dogtooth Tuna Resources
The above barely scratches the surface on how to catch Dogtooth Tuna. The resources below will provide a wealth of information:
Not cheap, but these guys will put you on the doggies: www.nomadsportfishing.com.au
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