Skipjack Tuna vs Bonito - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

summers in kuwait · 08-26-2015, 08:20 AM

So last week I had reported catching a Bonito in about 140 ft north of the kelp. As I look at the pics between Bonito and Skipjack Tuna, Im pretty sure it was a Skipjack Tuna as the stripes were located on the lower portion of the fish, near the sides and belly and this was much larger than the usual Bonito that I've caught in La Jolla.

I wish I would have taken a pic (I know... no pics didn't happen) or kept the fish, but I had just got a yellow on board and didn't think anything of it at the time.

I see that they venture into our waters usually as the temps rise and currents support.

Just curious if others catch this species locally on a kayak?

Thanks!

08-26-2015, 08:20 AM	#1
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	Skipjack Tuna vs Bonito So last week I had reported catching a Bonito in about 140 ft north of the kelp. As I look at the pics between Bonito and Skipjack Tuna, Im pretty sure it was a Skipjack Tuna as the stripes were located on the lower portion of the fish, near the sides and belly and this was much larger than the usual Bonito that I've caught in La Jolla. I wish I would have taken a pic (I know... no pics didn't happen) or kept the fish, but I had just got a yellow on board and didn't think anything of it at the time. I see that they venture into our waters usually as the temps rise and currents support. Just curious if others catch this species locally on a kayak? Thanks!